How to fix: Missing link template [link_template]

Add the link template [link_template] attribute to your in-store products

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Reasons why the issue is happening

One or more of your products is missing the link template [link_template] attribute. When using store-specific product page with in-store availability and price, you must provide a link template [link_template] with the store code [store_code] ValueTrack parameter to all your local products. You can also add the optional mobile link for template [mobile_link_template] attribute to deliver an in-store product page that is optimized for mobile devices and to track mobile clicks.

Your link template must follow the landing page requirements for the store-specific product page with in-store availability and price feature. If you aren't able to provide a link template [link_template] with the store code [store_code] ValueTrack attribute so that you can direct customers directly to a specific store, you should opt into product page with in-store availability instead.

Note: If you're already submitting the ads redirect [ads_redirect] attribute in your product data source, you must include the store code [store_code] ValueTrack parameter for both the ads redirect [ads_redirect] attribute and the link template [link_template] attribute.

How to fix the issue

Fix products one by one directly in Merchant Center

Step 1 Go to Products in the 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 you want to fix, then click Edit product.

Step 4 Update those products data to ensure link template [link_template] and ads redirect [ads_redirect] have a store code [store_code] ValueTrack parameter.

Step 5 Select Save.

Fix multiple products at once

Step 1 Go to Products in the 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 4Filter the downloaded report so that you only view products with:
“Issue title” = Missing value [link_template].

Update those products data to ensure link template [link_template] and ads redirect [ads_redirect] have a store code [store_code] ValueTrack parameter.

Step 5 Reupload your corrected product data to the Merchant Center using your chosen upload method.

Note: It may take some time for your change to be reflected on the Diagnostics page.

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