How to fix: Item missing required attribute

Add a valid value for the required attributes for this item

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Why this issue is happening

For one or more of your products, no value was included for one of the required attributes for vehicle ads, such as the link template [link_template] attribute. As a result, your offer has been disapproved.


How to fix your issue

To resolve this issue, you must submit a valid value for the required attributes for vehicle ads.

Fix products one by one directly in Merchant Center

Step 1 Go to Products in Merchant Center, then select the Needs attention tab.

Step 2 Use the filter icon above the table to find all products affected by your issue.

Step 3 Click on the title of the product that you want to fix, then click Edit product.

Step 4 Add a valid value for the required attributes.

Step 5 Select Save.

Fix multiple products at once

Step 1 Go to Products in Merchant Center, then select the Needs attention tab.

Step 2 Use the filter icon above the table to find all products affected by your issue.

Step 3 Select the download icon to download a list (.csv) of all affected products for all issues or this particular issue.

Step 4 Cross-reference the downloaded list with your uploaded product data, and make sure that you add a valid value for the required attributes.

Step 5 Re-upload your corrected product data to Merchant Center using your chosen upload method.


Next steps

After making the requested changes, check that you've fixed the issue by making sure that it's no longer listed on the 'Needs attention' page.

Bear in mind: It may take some time for your change to be reflected on the 'Needs attention' page.

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