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How to fix: Conflicting returns values

Remove conflicting values from returns attribute

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Why this issue is happening

For one or more products, the returns [returns] attribute has been disapproved because it contains conflicting information. This happens when contradictory sub-attributes are submitted together.

For example, a conflict arises if a "no returns" or "lifetime returns" policy specifies a return window (such as submitting window_type = LIFETIME alongside window_days = 30). Similarly, this issue will trigger if a "no returns" policy includes restocking or shipping fees.


How to fix your issue

Review your returns [returns] attribute to ensure that you are submitting the correct, non-conflicting values for each sub-attribute you include.

  • Make sure "no returns" or "lifetime returns" policies do not have a specified return window.
  • Make sure "no returns" policies do not include restocking or shipping fees.
  • If you don’t need to provide optional sub-attributes for some products, you can simply leave the corresponding sub-attribute value blank.

Fix multiple products at once

  1. Navigate to Products in the Merchant Center, then select the Needs attention tab.
  2. Use the filter icon above the table to find all products affected by your issue.
  3. Select the download icon to download a list (.csv) of all affected products for all issues or this particular issue.
  4. Cross reference the downloaded list with your uploaded product data, and make sure that each affected product has a valid value for the returns [returns] attribute without conflicting sub-attributes.
  5. Reupload your corrected product data to the Merchant Center using your chosen upload method.

Next steps

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

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

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