One common issue eCommerce sellers face is duplicate SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) appearing in their inventory, which can cause syncing errors across platforms --this is mostly common to Shopify sellers.  In this article, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to resolve this issue:

Step 1: Identify Duplicate SKUs in Shopify

• Log into Shopify: Navigate to your Shopify admin panel.
• Go to Products > Inventory: This section displays all your products along with their SKUs.
• Search for Duplicates: Look for repeated SKUs in the list or use Shopify’s search bar to locate specific items.

Step 2: Bulk Edit SKUs in Shopify

• Select All Products:
  • Use Shopify’s bulk edit feature to modify multiple products at once.
  • Click on “Bulk Edit” after selecting all products.
• Remove Existing SKUs:
  • In the bulk edit table, clear the current SKUs column for all selected products.
  • This step removes the duplicates and prepares your inventory for a clean synchronization.
• Save Changes:
  • Confirm your edits and save changes to the inventory list.

Step 3: Sync Products with QuickSync

• Access QuickSync Dashboard:
  • Log into your QuickSync account and go to the dashboard.
• Enable Sync Options:
  • Select the Sync Products button.
  • Check the boxes for Create Products and Create SKUs. 

These settings ensure that any missing products are recreated. Unique SKUs are automatically assigned during the sync process.

• Run the Sync Process:
  • Click on the “Start Syncing” button.
  • Allow a few moments for QuickSync to process the data.
  • Once complete, your inventory will have unique, clean SKUs.

Step 4: Verify the Sync Results

• Confirm that all SKUs are now unique.
   

Handling duplicate SKUs doesn’t have to be a headache. By following these steps, you’ll save time, reduce errors, and create a seamless experience for your customers across platforms.