Common Errors in Product Catalog Management and How to Fix Them

Distinguishing Between Individual and Bulk Editing

Basic information (product name, product description, affiliate commission) can be edited directly on each product. However, bulk product images must go through a separate path: Products > Bulk Tools > Bulk Edit Product Images—bulk images cannot be edited through the individual product editing interface.

Common Errors and How to Fix Them

• Pasting incorrect image link formats during bulk upload/edit: always get links from the Product Media Center, do not use image links from external sources—TikTok Shop confirms this is the most reliable way to reduce image upload errors.
• Incorrect size charts for the fashion category: must accurately reflect the actual product dimensions, do not upload unrealistic images—violations will be handled according to the Terms of Service, which is more severe than a regular display error.
• Confusing non-sale products with active products in the same listing: when creating items to be used as gifts (not for sale), do not upload them together with products that are both for sale and not for sale—this easily leads to review rejection.
• Prohibited keywords when using AI tools to write descriptions: the system will warn you and will not generate content if you enter keywords that violate policies—check the catalog again instead of repeatedly trying random keywords.

Risks to Keep in Mind

Bulk editing an incorrect data field (for example, mixing up columns in the uploaded file) can simultaneously affect dozens or hundreds of products. Always test with a small group of products before applying bulk changes to the entire catalog, and download a backup of the current product data before overwriting.

Source

TikTok Shop Seller Academy — Product category, Product Management and Bulk Edit Product Images articles (seller-vn.tiktok.com/university)