Fix Marketplace Listing Rejections

Why Marketplace Listing Rejections Happen So Often

Marketplace rejections are rarely random. They usually come from predictable gaps in data, images, or compliance.

Common consequences of unresolved rejections include:

• Delayed launches and lost revenue

• Suppressed listings that never recover

• Repeated upload failures

• Manual firefighting across channels

• Poor account health signals

The fastest teams do not just fix rejections. They fix the system that caused them.

How to Fix Marketplace Listing Rejections Step by Step

Step 1: Identify the Exact Rejection Reason

Always start with the error message or code.

Look for:

• Error codes in processing reports

• Warning vs hard error classification

• Category specific validation notes

• Policy or compliance references

Do not guess. The error message usually points directly to the fix.

Step 2: Group Rejections by Root Cause

Fixing listings one by one is slow. Grouping reveals patterns.

Common root cause groups include:

• Missing mandatory attributes

• Invalid or outdated attribute values

• Incorrect category mapping

• GTIN or identifier issues

• Image non compliance

• Variant or parent child errors

Grouping helps you fix many SKUs at once.

Step 3: Resolve Feed and Validation Errors

Feed validation errors are the most common rejection type.

Typical fixes include:

• Filling missing required fields

• Correcting data formats and units

• Using allowed values from taxonomy

• Fixing duplicate or conflicting SKUs

• Aligning parent child relationships

Always fix issues in the source catalog, not just in one feed file.

Step 4: Fix Image Related Rejections

Images are a frequent rejection trigger, especially on Amazon and fashion marketplaces.

Check for:

• Background color violations

• Low resolution or blurry images

• Missing mandatory angles

• Watermarks or promotional text

• Incorrect image mapped to variant

Replacing one non-compliant image can unblock dozens of SKUs.

Step 5: Close Attribute Gaps and Conflicts

Attributes must match category and marketplace expectations exactly.

Common attribute issues include:

• Missing size or color

• Incorrect material or fabric terms

• Invalid size systems

• Inconsistent variation attributes

• Attributes applied at the wrong level

Attribute accuracy directly affects approval and discoverability.

Step 6: Follow the Correct Resubmission Flow

Resubmitting incorrectly can reset or worsen the issue.

Best practices for resubmission:

• Use the latest marketplace template

• Submit only corrected SKUs when possible

• Monitor processing reports closely

• Avoid multiple parallel submissions

• Allow time for processing before retrying

Controlled resubmission prevents endless rejection loops.

Common Marketplace Specific Rejection Themes

While each marketplace is different, patterns repeat.

Typical themes include:

• Amazon: GTIN mismatches, image rules, variation errors

• Flipkart and Myntra: attribute completeness, image angles

• Ajio and Nykaa: category specific attributes and branding

• Noon and GCC marketplaces: missing attributes and image clarity

Understanding these patterns speeds up diagnosis.

What Fixing Rejections Systematically Enables

Teams that fix rejections at the system level are able to:

• Launch SKUs faster

• Reduce repeat errors

• Improve feed readiness scores

• Protect account health

• Scale listings across channels

• Spend less time on manual fixes

Rejection handling is an operational capability, not a support task.

The Smart Way to Fix Listing Rejections: Catalogix by Streamoid

Catalogix is built to detect, fix, and prevent listing rejections across marketplaces.

With Catalogix, you can:

• Run channel specific feed validators

• Identify rejection causes at scale

• Fix errors directly in the core catalog

• Validate images against marketplace rules

• Resubmit clean feeds confidently

• Monitor acceptance and suppression trends

Catalogix turns rejection handling into a repeatable workflow.

Who This Guide Is For

• Marketplace sellers

• Fashion and retail brands

• Catalog and operations teams

• Agencies managing listings

• D2C brands expanding to marketplaces