REJECTION · GOOGLE MERCHANT CENTER

Google Merchant Center: Missing MPN

Error message
Missing required attribute: mpn

What's happening

When GTIN is unavailable, Google requires either MPN (Manufacturer Part Number) + brand, or explicit identifier_exists=false. The combination missing-GTIN + missing-MPN + missing-identifier_exists triggers automatic disapproval for branded products.

Affected fields:mpngtinidentifier_existsbrand

Manual fix

Source the MPN from each manufacturer (typically on the product datasheet or invoice from suppliers), enter it into your CMS, propagate through feed export.

Fix it with Emberfeed

Set identifier_exists with a single field rule: if g:gtin is empty AND g:mpn is empty AND g:brand is set, write g:identifier_exists=false. Google accepts the product. One rule covers every product without an MPN.

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