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How to start selling on eBay, best practices, and frequently asked questions

Ziggy avatarTaj Singh avatarMichael Goldmeier avatar
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Common eBay Errors and How to Resolve Them

Error: Variation Specifics provided does not match with the variation specifics of the variations on the item
Error: Missing name in the variation specifics or variation specifics set.
Error: Input data for tag <Item.{####}> is invalid or missing. Please check API documentation.
Error: Before you can list this item we need some additional information to create a seller's account.
Error: Selected category is not enabled for variation listings
Error: Input data for tag <Item.ShippingDetails> is invalid or missing. Please check API documentation.
Error: The item cannot be listed or modified. The title and/or description may contain improper words, or the listing or seller may be in violation of eBay policy.
Error: When specifying SKU for InventoryTrackingMethod, the SKU must be unique within your active and scheduled listings
Error: Input data for tag <Item.ConditionID> is invalid or missing. Please check API documentation.
Error: One or more parameter values in the input request are invalid. Check the response for ErrorParameters elements to determine which parameters have invalid values...
Error: It looks like you've reached the number of items and amount you can list.
Error: The tags Brand is/are disabled as Variant.
Error: Input data for tag <Item.PictureDetails.PictureURL> is invalid or missing. Please check API documentation.
Error: Please enter a valid postal code.
Error: Invalid store category ID, 0, since it is non-leaf. So item has been listed to the 'Other' store category
Error: The quantity must be a valid number greater than 0.
Error: Return Policy Attribute returnDescription Not Valid On This Site
Error: Variation listings must include at least one variation
Error: Input data for tag <Item.ItemID> is invalid or missing.
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