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critical INVALID_COLUMN_HEADER_NAMES

Invalid column header names

What this means

Header row uses unrecognized field names that don't map to Meta's catalog schema.

Why this happens

Specific issue affecting how Meta Commerce Manager processes your product data — see the linked official article for the exact mechanism and fix.

How to fix it

  1. Open the linked Meta Commerce Manager help article for the specific resolution steps.
  2. Identify which products are affected via Commerce Manager → Catalog → Diagnostics.
  3. Make the necessary corrections in your product data feed.
  4. Re-upload the corrected feed and verify the issue clears in the next processing cycle (typically 4–24 hours).

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