Walmart Marketplace upload repair
Walmart error: Short Description too short or too long
Applies to: MP_ITEM, MP_MAINTENANCE
What causes this error
shortDescription is a required field with enforced minimum and maximum character lengths. Empty values, one-liners under the minimum, or pasted long-form copy over the maximum are all rejected.
How to fix it
Option A: fix it manually
- Filter for blank shortDescription values first — these fail as missing-required.
- Check each description against the min/max length for your product type.
- Rewrite out-of-range entries to fit the bounds while keeping it readable.
- Re-upload once all rows are within range.
Option B: fix it automatically
The fixer can identify the exact row and field, but you may need to provide the final seller-specific value.
Schema key: shortDescription
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