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warning TITLE_OR_DESCRIPTION_VALUE_INV

Title or description value invalid

What this means

CAT_VALIDATION_ERROR_TITLE_INVALID and CAT_VALIDATION_ERROR_DESCRIPTION_INVALID fire when text content includes disallowed characters, all caps, excessive punctuation, or HTML markup. Strip HTML and promotional symbols before submitting the feed.

Why this happens

Snap Catalog Manager validates titles against character limits, casing rules, and content policies — promotional language, all-caps, special characters, or keyword-stuffed titles are rejected.

How to fix it

  1. Trim title to the channel's character limit (most: 150–200 chars).
  2. Use Title Case — capitalize first letters of major words, not entire words. Remove ALL CAPS phrases.
  3. Remove promotional language: 'SALE', 'Best Quality', 'Free Shipping', 'Buy Now', etc.
  4. Format consistently: Brand + Model + Key Specs + Color/Size + Pack.
  5. Re-submit; title updates typically propagate within 1–4 hours.

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