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    Invalid Availability Value in Google Shopping Feed

    Your product has an invalid availability value. Google only accepts specific values: in_stock, out_of_stock, preorder, or backorder.

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    What This Error Means

    The availability field in your feed contains a value that Google doesn't recognize. Google Shopping requires one of four specific values for this field.

    Common mistakes include using variations like "available", "in stock" (with space), "yes/no", "true/false", or custom status labels from your e-commerce platform.

    Products with invalid availability values will be rejected because Google cannot accurately display their availability status to shoppers.

    How to Fix It

    1. Use exact values — The only accepted values are:in_stock, out_of_stock, preorder, and backorder.
    2. Use lowercase with underscores — Values are case-sensitive and must use underscores, not spaces.
    3. Map your platform's values — Create a mapping from your e-commerce platform's availability statuses to Google's accepted values.
    4. Choose the right value — Select the value that most accurately represents your actual inventory status.

    Examples

    Incorrect
    <!-- All of these are incorrect: -->
<g:availability>available</g:availability>
<g:availability>in stock</g:availability>
<g:availability>In_Stock</g:availability>
<g:availability>IN_STOCK</g:availability>
<g:availability>yes</g:availability>
<g:availability>true</g:availability>
<g:availability>1</g:availability>
<g:availability>available to order</g:availability>
<g:availability>limited stock</g:availability>
    Correct
    <!-- Only these four values are accepted: -->
<g:availability>in_stock</g:availability>
<g:availability>out_of_stock</g:availability>
<g:availability>preorder</g:availability>
<g:availability>backorder</g:availability>

    Additional Tips

    • in_stock: Product is available and ready to ship
    • out_of_stock: Product is not available for purchase
    • preorder: Product can be ordered but hasn't been released yet (add availability_date)
    • backorder: Temporarily unavailable but accepting orders (add availability_date)
    • Update your feed regularly to keep availability accurate
    • Consider hiding out-of-stock products from your feed entirely

    Related Issues

    Missing AvailabilityMissing PriceInvalid Price Format

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