Spreadsheet Tip# 1: How to update product quantities in bulk

Spreadsheet import to update the quantity in bulk:

Note: It is mandatory to use the “SKU” or “ProductID” field when using a spreadsheet to update your items.

These fields are required when trying to update product quantity for multiple products:

  • SKU: Enter the SKU value in the column or
  • ProductID: Enter the product ID  in the column.
  • AvailableQTYincrease: Enter the quantity in this column to increase the initial quantity by.
  • AvailableQTYdecrease: Enter the quantity in this column to decrease the initial quantity by.

 

Steps to import the file:

  • Go to Inventory > Manage/Search inventory.
  • Choose “Import/Update products from a file” and a pop-up will appear.

  • In the pop-up, scroll down to the section titled “ASYNC IMPORT & UPDATE.”
  • Click on “Choose file” to select your excel file and then click on Import button

  • ASYNC import will run in the background without interrupting your current work.
  • Return to this section in a few minutes to see the progress of the import.
  • If there are any errors, you will be able to download the error report by clicking on the floppy disk icon.

Error_Reports

Expected Results:

  • If your item had 0 quantity and you upload value 1 through the spreadsheet, the total quantity after import will become 1.
  • If your item had some existing quantity, let’s say 1, and you uploaded value 2 through the spreadsheet, the total quantity after import will become 3.
  • The same process runs for negative values.

Download the sample file here.

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