FormattingError Code Solution
How to Fix Shopify CSV Error: Variant Grams Must Be Numeric
Variant Grams contains non-numeric characters like "500g" or "1.1 lbs".
Exact Shopify Importer Exception:
Validation failed: Variant Grams must be a valid positive number
Root Cause Analysis
Units included directly inside the integer grams field.
Manual Resolution Steps
- 1Strip unit strings from Variant Grams and move unit to Variant Weight Unit.
Example Broken Payload Triggering This Error:
{
"Handle": "protein-powder",
"Variant Grams": "1000g"
}Automate This Fix in Your Browser
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