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Troubleshooting Common Issues
How to fix common problems with CSV imports and Shopify syncing
Last updated: September 13, 2025
Quick solutions to common problems you might encounter.
CSV Import Issues
Excel Files Not Supported
What you’ll see: “Excel files are not yet supported. Please save as CSV”
How to fix:
- Open your file in Excel
- Click File → Save As
- Choose “CSV (Comma delimited)” format
- Upload the new CSV file
No Provider Selected
What you’ll see: “Please select a provider first”
How to fix:
- Use the provider dropdown at the top
- Select an existing provider or create a new one
- Then upload your CSV file
CSV Parsing Error
What you’ll see: “CSV parsing error” or “Failed to parse CSV”
Common causes:
- File is corrupted
- Special characters in data
- Incorrect delimiter (needs to be comma)
How to fix:
- Open file in Excel or text editor
- Remove any special characters or emojis
- Make sure it’s comma-separated
- Save and try again
Required Columns Missing
What you need: These three columns are required:
- Shopify Order Reference
- Processing Started
- Carrier Pickup
How to fix:
- Check your column headers match exactly
- Column names are case-sensitive
- Don’t use variations like “Order Number” or “Ship Date”
Shopify Sync Issues
No Orders Found
What you’ll see: “No orders found in time range”
Common causes:
- Selected date range has no orders
- Store is new with no orders yet
- Orders are draft or archived status
How to fix:
- Try “All Time” sync option
- Check you have completed orders in Shopify
- Make sure orders aren’t just drafts
Sync Taking Too Long
Normal times:
- Under 1,000 orders: 1-2 minutes
- 1,000-10,000 orders: 2-5 minutes
- Over 10,000 orders: 5-15 minutes
If it’s taking longer: The sync continues in background - you can leave the page and come back.
Export Failed
What you’ll see: “Failed to export data. Please try again.”
How to fix:
- Wait a moment and try again
- Try a smaller date range
- Check your internet connection
Data Matching Issues
Orders Not Matching
Your CSV orders aren’t linking to Shopify orders.
How to fix:
- Check order number format matches
- We handle formats like:
#1001,1001,SHOP-1001 - Make sure you synced Shopify orders first
- Verify the orders exist in your Shopify admin
Dates Not Recognized
Accepted formats:
2025-09-13(recommended)09/13/2025Sep 13, 2025
How to fix: Format your date columns as YYYY-MM-DD in Excel before saving as CSV.
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