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Your Shopify variant SKUs don’t match NetSuite item numbers, causing automated order processing to fail when the system can’t find the right products. This SKU mismatch breaks inventory sync and creates manual work for every order with variant products.
The solution is comprehensive SKU mapping validation that identifies mismatches and helps you build systematic fixes for variant naming patterns.
Build SKU mapping validation reports using Coefficient
Coefficient provides powerful SKU mapping capabilities that surpass NetSuite’s basic item lookup functionality. NetSuite’s native item records don’t easily accommodate complex SKU mapping scenarios or provide comprehensive mismatch reporting across integrated systems.
How to make it work
Step 1. Create comprehensive SKU mapping reports with Records & Lists import.
Pull NetSuite item records including item numbers, UPC codes, and custom SKU fields. Apply filters to identify items with missing or malformed SKU data that commonly cause Shopify variant matching failures. This shows you exactly which items need SKU fixes and what patterns are causing problems.
Step 2. Use drag-and-drop comparison to identify naming pattern differences.
Use the column reordering feature to compare NetSuite item numbers with Shopify variant SKUs side-by-side. This helps identify systematic naming pattern differences like prefixes, suffixes, or format variations that break automated matching. Look for patterns you can fix with bulk updates rather than manual one-by-one corrections.
Step 3. Set up automated daily monitoring for new SKU mapping issues.
Create SuiteQL queries to identify new items lacking proper SKU mapping or items where recent changes broke existing mappings. Focus on recently created or modified items to catch mapping problems before they cause order processing failures.
Step 4. Cross-reference subsidiary assignments with store configurations.
Build custom reports that cross-reference NetSuite item subsidiary assignments with Shopify store configurations to ensure variant availability matches across systems. This prevents situations where variants are available in Shopify but restricted in NetSuite, causing order fulfillment problems.
Eliminate SKU mapping headaches
Proactive SKU mapping validation prevents order processing failures and eliminates manual work caused by variant mismatches. Start building your SKU validation system today to automate variant handling across Shopify and NetSuite.
