Steps to Import an Inventory File into ChannelSale Using the Bulk Import Method
- Log in to ChannelSale.
- Navigate to:
Inventory → Manage Products → Products → Bulk Upload Inventory Items - On the Bulk Upload Inventory Items page, select Inventory from the Process Type dropdown.
- Select Custom Product File from the Feed Type dropdown.
- Select the File Format you wish to upload.
- Select the inventory file from your computer that you want to import, and then click Retrieve Sheet Name.
- Proceed with mapping the required fields in your file, such as:
- SKU
- Stock Quantity
- Retailer Price
- Once all required fields are mapped, click Import to begin the import process.
- 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.
- Once the file passes validation, verify that the bulk import has been completed successfully.
- 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 inventory and pricing information were imported successfully.
- Verify that the SKU, quantity and pricing information are correct before proceeding with marketplace feeds or updates.
How to Review the Inventory Import Report
- Log in to ChannelSale.
- Navigate to Home.
- Locate the Custom Format Bulk Inventory Manual Entry section and click the plus (+) icon to expand the details.
- Click Error Details to review the errors identified during the import process.
- Open the original feed file and make the necessary corrections based on the reported errors.
- Save the updated file and re-upload it using the bulk import process.
- Return to the Import Report and review the errors again to confirm that they have been resolved.
- Repeat the correction and re-upload process, if necessary, until the file is imported successfully
How to Review Current Inventory
- Log in to ChannelSale.
- Navigate to:
Inventory → Manage Products → Products → All Products - On the All Products page, you can view your current product catalog.
- The page displays both active and inactive products, allowing you to review the inventory and prices of products in your catalog.
- Use the available search or filter options to locate specific products and review their inventory details as needed.
