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Managing Imported Drafts: How to monitor import status progress

Your guide to checking the progress and success of draft uploads.

Introduction

This article will guide you through the process of checking the status of draft imports in AutoDS. Whether you're importing products via a CSV file, URL, or manual upload, you'll learn how to easily identify successful imports and take action when a draft needs attention. 

Benefits

  • Quickly identify which products were successfully imported.
  • Easily locate and fix any drafts that failed to import.
  • Stay in control of your product upload process.
  • Save time by resolving issues efficiently before publishing listings.

Quick Jump


Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Go to the “Drafts” Page

  1. On the left menu, click “Drafts”.
  2. You’ll see all imported products (image 1) that haven’t been published yet.
  3. You’ll receive a message (image 2) confirming that your product upload has been submitted to the import process.




Step 2: Review the “Status” bar

Each product draft has a status label in the right-hand column. These indicate whether the import was successful or if there’s an issue to address.

 


Draft Statuses Explained

Here’s what each status means:

Status

Description

Next Step

Import In Progress

 The system is currently importing the product. This can take up to 30 minutes or more, depending on how many products are being imported or uploaded.

Wait for the import to complete. If not completed within 30 minutes, wait up to 24 hours before retrying, this could be due to server overload.

Imported Successfully

The product was imported without issues and is ready for editing or publishing.

Edit the draft or publish it directly.

Failed to Import

There was a problem with the product import. Hover over the status to view the reason for failure.

Correct the issue or delete the draft.

 

💡 Tip: Hover over any draft status for more details.

When a draft fails to import, hovering over the status label often reveals the exact reason—such as “Internal error to the application.”. This helps you quickly identify and resolve issues without the guesswork.

For additional troubleshooting help, check out our guide on Solutions for eBay’s Common Error Messages.

 



Possible Issues & Workarounds

Here are some common reasons why imports fail and what to do about them:

Issue

Explanation

Solution

Unsupported URL

The product link is not from a supported supplier.

Use a link from a supported supplier or upload via another method.

Out of stock

The product is no longer available from the supplier.

Remove the draft or choose a different product.

Missing details

Important product data could not be retrieved.

Try reimporting the product manually.

 



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What happens if a product is stuck in “Import in Progress”?
 A: Wait a few minutes. If the status doesn’t change, refresh the page. If it still doesn’t update, try reimporting the product or contact our support team.

Q: Can I delete failed drafts?
 A: Yes. Simply select the draft and click Delete.

Q: Can I edit a draft before publishing it?
 A: Yes. You can change the product title, description, pricing, and other details before publishing.