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The SKU and MFPN are two of the mandatory data fields in your product data file. 

A full overview on all mandatory and optional product data fields can be found in the Product Manager - Product data file guidelines. 

 



FAQ Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)


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titleWhat is a SKU?

A SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is an item number created by the seller for internal and external purposes. A SKU is not a unique number and each seller creates SKU's in their own way.


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titleWhat is the difference between a SKU and a MFPN?

An MFPN is assigned by the manufacturer and cannot be modified. A SKU can be modified or can be assign by yourself.


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titleWhat makes a product unique?

The combination of MFPN and SKU makes a product unique in the Onetrail database.


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titleI have associated the wrong SKU with the MFPN. What should I do?

You need to remove the line with the wrong SKU/MFPN combination from your data file. Upload your modified data file. Re-uploading the file makes the wrong SKU/MFPN combination obsolete.

Next step is to add the correct SKU/MFPN combination to your data file and upload the document.

When this doesn't work out ask our support team to remove the article. 





FAQ Manufacturer Part Number (MFPN)


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titleWhat is a Manufacturer Part Number (MFPN)?

This is the article number of the manufacturer. A manufacturer assigns a number to each of its products. This is unique number and cannot be modified.


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titleDoes an MFPN have a maximum length?

Yes, 30 characters


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titleWhich characters can't be used with a MFPN?
  • Space at the beginning " ". A space in the code is allowed.
  • Uppercase ISO basic Latin alphabet: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
  • Numbers between 0-9
  • Allowed characters: \+.@:<>*#&/_=()- All other character are not allowed.
  • Space at the end " ". A space in the code is allowed.


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titleCan I use the same MFPN twice?

No, that is not possible and not allowed. A Manufacturer Part Number is a unique number and cannot be modified.


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titleWhat does the /OT addition mean in a MFPN?

When a manufacturer uses fairly generic Manufacturer Part Number codes, chances are they already exist in our database. Onetrail makes the Manufacturer Part Number unique by adding an /OT or /OT1 etc.


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titleWhat is the difference between a MFPN and a SKU?

An MFPN is assigned by the manufacturer and cannot be modified. A SKU can be modified or can be assign by yourself.


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titleI have associated the wrong MFPN with the SKU. What should I do?

You need to remove the line with the wrong SKU/MFPN combination from your data file. Upload your modified data file. Re-uploading the file makes the wrong SKU/MFPN combination obsolete.

Next step is to add the correct SKU/MFPN combination to your data file and upload the document.

When this doesn't work out ask our support team to remove the article. 




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