More than 2 Variation Options in CSV upload causes failure errors

[aspireswimwear]

I have 5 Variations with up to 5 options for each variation (Top-Size, Bottom-Size, Back-Cut, etc.). If I follow the examples that I find in eBay's documentation and forums I only find examples with 2 Variations. I can get any of my Variations to work perfectly if I limit it to 2. If I try to add a Third it gives an error on upload.

I'm guessing I don't have a handle on the correct way to add more than 2 Variations. Here is what I use for 2 Variations and it works perfectly.

Relationship	RelationshipDetails
	Top-Size=XL;L|Bottom-Size=XS
Variation	Top-Size=XL|Bottom-Size=XS
Variation	Top-Size=L|Bottom-Size=XS

When I add a third Variation it causes an error/failure. (I fill all the other fields correctly like price, quantity, etc.). I think I only need an example to follow or an explanation on what I'm not understanding. 

Relationship	RelationshipDetails
	Top-Size=XL;L|Bottom-Size=XS|Top-Inserts=WithoutBraPads
Variation	Top-Size=XL|Bottom-Size=XS
Variation	Top-Size=XL|Bottom-Size=XS
Variation	Top-Size=L|Bottom-Size=XS
Variation	Top-Size=XL|Top-Inserts=WithoutBraPads
Variation	Top-Size=L|Top-Inserts=WithoutBraPads

[shipscript · Accepted solution]

When you have three droplists (variation attributes), every combination that will be available for purchase must include a value (option) from each droplist.

Relationship	RelationshipDetails
	Top-Size=XL;L|Bottom-Size=XS|Bra Pads=Yes;No
Variation	Top-Size=XL|Bottom-Size=XS|Bra Pads=Yes
Variation	Top-Size=XL|Bottom-Size=XS|Bra Pads=No
Variation	Top-Size=L|Bottom-Size=XS|Bra Pads=Yes
Variation	Top-Size=L|Bottom-Size=XS|Bra Pads=No

If you need help creating your variation grouping for your spreadsheet, this online tool can help:

https://www.isdntek.com/ebaytools/VariationBuilder.htm

Variation Builder - multi variation

[shipscript]

@aspireswimwear 

Another way to approach this is to double up on the tops, listing with and without pads.

Relationship	RelationshipDetails
	Bottom Size=S|Top Size=L;L with pads;XL;XL with pads
Variation	Bottom Size=S|Top Size=L
Variation	Bottom Size=S|Top Size=L with pads
Variation	Bottom Size=S|Top Size=XL
Variation	Bottom Size=S|Top Size=XL with pads

[aspireswimwear]

Oh my gosh, I missed that tool completely. Ebay limits have put a kabosh on the number of variation attributes I can use, (3 vs 5) but I'll get that limit raised soon enough and all will be good. You need a button for donations. Thank you for being an invaluable member to the world of eBay.