Common Etsy Errors and Solutions

Learn how to avoid and fix errors while connecting or creating listings on Etsy.
Etsy Listing Errors
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Etsy Product Details Errors

Oh dear, you cannot sell this item on Etsy
The Etsy Error: "Oh dear, you cannot sell this item on Etsy." occurs when a product listing does not comply with Etsy's marketplace policies, typically due to missing or incorrect information regarding production partners.
There was an error saving your listing
This error occurs when Etsy is unable to save a product listing due to various issues, such as technical problems, missing required fields, or incorrect data formatting.
Unable to List Product
An "Unable to List Product" error occurs when there is an issue preventing a product from being successfully listed on Etsy, which could be due to various factors such as missing required information, policy violations, or technical glitches.
Price Change Not Reflected
A "Price Change Not Reflected" error occurs when updates to a product's price on Etsy do not display correctly on the listing, potentially due to caching issues, synchronization problems, or delays in processing the change.
Inventory Error
An "Inventory Error" occurs when there is a discrepancy or issue with the inventory data on Etsy, which can prevent the proper listing, updating, or sale of products.
Error Saving Listing
An "Error Saving Listing" occurs when Etsy encounters a problem while attempting to save a product listing, which can be due to missing required information, incorrect data formatting, or temporary technical issues.
Invalid Weight Value
An "Invalid Weight Value" error occurs when the weight provided for a product listing on Etsy is not recognized as valid, which can prevent accurate shipping calculations and successful listing of the product.
Duplicate SKU
A "Duplicate SKU" error occurs when a product listing on Etsy attempts to use a Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) that is already assigned to another product in the seller's inventory, causing conflicts in inventory management and tracking.

Etsy Product Variants Errors

Products must all have the same properties in the same order.
This error occurs when product variants on Etsy do not have consistent properties or attributes listed in the same order, causing confusion and potential listing issues.
You must specify each combination of variations with the same properties in the same order.
This error occurs when the variations of a product on Etsy are not specified with consistent properties and in the same order for each combination, leading to confusion and potential listing issues.

Etsy Media Errors

Etsy Policies Errors

Product Deactivated
A "Product Deactivated" error occurs when a product listing on Etsy is deactivated by Etsy, often due to policy violations, expiration, or actions by the seller, making the product unavailable for purchase.
Intellectual Property Infringement
An "Intellectual Property Infringement" error occurs when a product listing on Etsy violates intellectual property (IP) rights, such as trademarks, copyrights, or patents, leading to the listing being removed or deactivated.

Etsy Shipping Errors

Shipping Profile Name Mismatch
A "Shipping Profile Name Mismatch" error occurs when the shipping profile associated with a product listing does not match any existing shipping profiles in the seller's Etsy account, causing issues with listing the product.
Shipping Label Purchase Failed
A "Shipping Label Purchase Failed" error occurs when there is an issue preventing the purchase of a shipping label on Etsy, often due to incorrect shipping details, insufficient funds, or technical glitches.
Invalid ZIP Code
n "Invalid ZIP Code" error occurs when the ZIP code provided for a shipping address or during the setup of shipping profiles on Etsy is not recognized as valid, leading to issues with processing orders or calculating shipping costs.
Invalid Shipping Data
An "Invalid Shipping Data" error occurs when the shipping information provided for a product listing or order on Etsy contains errors or inconsistencies, preventing accurate calculation of shipping costs or successful order processing.

Etsy System Errors

Exceeded Rate Limit
An "Exceeded Rate Limit" error occurs when too many requests are made to Etsy's API in a short period, surpassing the allowed request threshold, leading to temporary restrictions on further requests.
Error 613: API Rate Limit Exceeded
Error 613 occurs when the number of API requests made to Etsy exceeds the allowed rate limit, causing further requests to be temporarily blocked until the rate limit resets.
Uh-oh! Something went wrong
The error "Uh-oh! Something Went Wrong" is a generic error message on Etsy indicating an issue with listing products, which can be due to a variety of factors including technical glitches, missing required information, or connectivity problems.
Technical Issue Saving Listing
A "Technical Issue Saving Listing" error occurs when Etsy encounters a problem saving a product listing, often due to temporary server issues, connectivity problems, or data formatting errors.
Too Many Requests
"Too Many Requests," occurs when an Etsy user or application exceeds the allowed number of API requests within a given timeframe, resulting in temporary restrictions on further requests.
Payment Processing Failed
A "Payment Processing Failed" error occurs when Etsy is unable to complete a transaction due to issues with the payment method, technical glitches, or validation errors.

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