Error: Invalid [shop_section_id] should be a int value. Template has this: '...'

How to fix "Error: Invalid [shop_section_id] should be a int value. Template has this: '...'"

This error occurs when you enter a non-number value into the shop_section_id column.

The shop_section_id is a special number assigned by Etsy. You cannot choose your own shop_section_id, it will be assigned when you create a shop section.

To retrieve your shop_section_id:

  • Select your shop sections when generating a template
  • Find your shop_section_id on the Shop Page (must be logged in)
  • Export your listings from Etsy

shop_section_id values must be:

  • A profile string such as MyShippingProfile (2201237)
  • A whole number
  • A positive number
  • Only uses the characters 0-9

See the Template Docs: shop_section_id for more details.

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