How to import your products into ChannelSale using a flat file

Steps to Import a File into ChannelSale Using  the Bulk Import Method

1. Log in to ChannelSale.
2. Navigate to:
   Inventory → Manage Products → Products → Bulk Upload Inventory Items
3. On the Bulk Upload Inventory Items page, select Catalog or Inventory from the Process Type dropdown.
4. Select Custom Product File from the Feed Type dropdown.
5. Select the File Format you wish to upload.
6. Select the inventory file from your computer that you want to import, and then click Retrieve Sheet Name.
7. Proceed with mapping the required fields in your file, such as:
   • SKU
   • Product Title
   • Description
   • Merchant Category
   • Image URL
   • Brand
   • Stock Quantity
   • Retailer Price
   • Other required inventory attributes
8. Once all required fields are mapped, click Import to begin the import process.
9. Review the Import Report by navigating to the Home page. Check the upload and validation results for any errors or missing fields. If errors are reported, review the error details, correct the file, and upload it again.
10. Once the file passes validation, verify that the bulk import has been completed successfully.
11. After the import is complete, navigate to Inventory → Manage Products → Products and search for a few SKUs from the uploaded file to confirm that the products and inventory information were imported successfully.
12. Verify that the SKU, quantity, price, and other relevant product information are correct before proceeding with marketplace feeds or updates.

How to Review the Import Report

1. Log in to ChannelSale.
2. Navigate to Home.
3. Locate the Custom Format Bulk Catalog Manual Entry section and click the plus (+) icon to expand the details.
4. Click Error Details to review the errors identified during the import process.
5. Open the original feed file and make the necessary corrections based on the reported errors.
6. Save the updated file and re-upload it using the bulk import process.
7. Return to the Import Report and review the errors again to confirm that they have been resolved.
8. Repeat the correction and re-upload process, if necessary, until the file is imported successfully.

How to Review Current Inventory

1. Log in to ChannelSale.
2. Navigate to:
   Inventory → Manage Products → Products → All Products
3. On the All Products page, you can view your current product catalog.
4. The page displays both active and inactive products, allowing you to review the current status of products in your catalog.
5. Use the available search or filter options to locate specific products and review their inventory details as needed.

Important Notes

• • Ensure the file is in the supported format and contains all required product and inventory information before uploading.
  • Select the correct Process Type (Catalog or Inventory) based on the type of data being imported.
  • Make sure Custom Product File is selected as the Feed Type when importing a custom file.
  • Click Retrieve Sheet Name after selecting the file to ensure the correct worksheet is identified.
  • Carefully map all required fields to the corresponding columns in your file. Incorrect field mapping can result in inaccurate or incomplete product data.
  • Ensure that SKU/Product ID values are unique and accurate to prevent products from being created or updated incorrectly.
  • Verify that inventory-related values, such as Quantity and Price, are in the correct format.
  • After clicking Import, always review the Import Report for successful, failed, or skipped records.
  • If the import report shows errors, correct the source file and re-upload it rather than proceeding with incorrect data.
  • After a successful import, verify a few products under Inventory → Manage Products → Products to confirm that the data was imported correctly.
  • Do not proceed with marketplace feeds or updates until the imported product and inventory data has been verified.