Do we support variant SKU Metafield as a Product Identifier?
Yes, syncX: Stock Sync supports the use of variant SKU metafields as a product identifier. This feature allows you to use a custom metafield value for identifying product variants, which can be particularly useful when your store has complex variant structures or when the default SKU field doesn't meet your needs.
A variant SKU metafield is a custom field in Shopify that allows you to define an additional identifier for your product variants. Unlike the standard SKU field, a metafield can be customized to store any type of information, providing greater flexibility in managing your inventory and product data.
Follow the steps below to configure a variant SKU metafield in SyncX: Stock Sync:
Open syncX: Stock Sync.
Go to Edit Settings > Matching Column (Step2) > Find Product Identifier Field.
Select Variant Metafield that created as the identifier in your Shopify admin.
Enter the namespace and key for the Variant SKU Metafield (e.g., syncx.variant_sku).
Step 1: Create a Variant SKU Metafield in Shopify
Go to your Shopify Admin.
Navigate to Settings > Custom Data > Variants.
Click on Add definition.
Name your metafield (e.g., "Variant SKU Metafield").
Set the namespace and key (e.g., syncx.variant_sku).
Choose the content type (usually a single-line text).
Click Save to create the metafield.
Step 2: Add Values to the Variant SKU Metafield
Navigate to the product you want to edit.
Scroll down to the Variants section.
For each variant, click Edit.
In the Metafields section, find the newly created Variant SKU Metafield.
Enter the desired SKU or identifier or use syncX: Stock Sync to update the Variant Metafield.
What is a Variant SKU Metafield?
A variant SKU metafield is a custom field in Shopify that allows you to define an additional identifier for your product variants. Unlike the standard SKU field, a metafield can be customized to store any type of information, providing greater flexibility in managing your inventory and product data.
Follow the steps below to configure a variant SKU metafield in SyncX: Stock Sync:
How to Configure in syncX: Stock Sync
Open syncX: Stock Sync.
Go to Edit Settings > Matching Column (Step2) > Find Product Identifier Field.
Select Variant Metafield that created as the identifier in your Shopify admin.
Enter the namespace and key for the Variant SKU Metafield (e.g., syncx.variant_sku).
If you want to learn how to add a metafield to variants, here are the steps:
Step 1: Create a Variant SKU Metafield in Shopify
Go to your Shopify Admin.
Navigate to Settings > Custom Data > Variants.
Click on Add definition.
Name your metafield (e.g., "Variant SKU Metafield").
Set the namespace and key (e.g., syncx.variant_sku).
Choose the content type (usually a single-line text).
Click Save to create the metafield.
Step 2: Add Values to the Variant SKU Metafield
Navigate to the product you want to edit.
Scroll down to the Variants section.
For each variant, click Edit.
In the Metafields section, find the newly created Variant SKU Metafield.
Enter the desired SKU or identifier or use syncX: Stock Sync to update the Variant Metafield.
Updated on: 22/08/2024
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