Trading API Release Notes
The latest version of the Trading API has rolled out to all the API machines and is now available! Be sure to check out all the new features and known issues.
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These release notes go back four quarters. For older release notes, see the Release Notes archive.
Version 1267
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1267
For a current list of known issues, see the API Status page, or visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
.Index of Changed Calls - 1267
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
No changed calls in this release.
Schema Changes - 1267
Enumeration note: You need to use this release version or higher to retrieve new code list values that were added in this release. See Code Lists.
No schema changes in this release.
Announcements - 1267
Change Requests
See the API Status page for announcements regarding recently resolved or current system wide issues. Visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
Four Store Calls Scheduled for Decommission on September 30
The new Stores platform no longer supports custom store pages and other customization functionality, so the following four store calls are deprecated and scheduled for decommission on September 30, 2022:
Although these four calls still work and will continue to work up until the decommission date, it is recommended that they are no longer used since none of the customization features in these calls can be applied to stores in the Production environment
Additionally, the following containers and fields related to store customization in the GetStore call are also deprecated and scheduled for decommission on September 30, 2022:
- CustomHeader (string)
- CustomHeaderLayout (enum)
- CustomListingHeader (whole container)
- ExportListings (boolean)
- HeaderStyle (enum)
- HomePage (long)
- ItemListLayout (enum)
- ItemListSortOrder (enum)
- Logo.LogoID (int)
- Logo.Name (string)
- Theme (whole container)
- TitleWithCompatibility (boolean)
New Features - 1267
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1267.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1267
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
None for this release.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1267
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1267 and Changed Functionality - 1267.
None for this release.
Version 1257
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1257
For a current list of known issues, see the API Status page, or visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
.Index of Changed Calls - 1257
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
No changed calls in this release.
Schema Changes - 1257
Enumeration note: You need to use this release version or higher to retrieve new code list values that were added in this release. See Code Lists.
| Name | Part of Schema | Type of Change |
|---|---|---|
HitCounterCodeType |
Type | Removed |
Item.HitCounter |
Field | Removed |
Announcements - 1257
Change Requests
See the API Status page for announcements regarding recently resolved or current system wide issues. Visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
New Features - 1257
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1257.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1257
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
HitCounter field removed from WSDL
The HitCounter field has been removed from the WSDL. It can no longer be used in Add/Revise calls, nor will it be returned in GetItem, GetBidderList, GetSellerEvents, or GetSellerList.
HitCount field updates
The HitCount field will no longer be returned in GetItem or GetBidderList, but it will continue to be returned in GetSellerEvents and GetSellerList, but with a logic change. Instead of the HitCount value representing the lifetime hit count for listings, the value will be the total number of page hits within the latest 30-day period.
Quantity and StartPrice no longer returned in ReviseInventoryStatus
The Quantity and StartPrice fields will no longer be returned in the ReviseInventoryStatus response. However, these fields will function the same as before in ReviseInventoryStatus request. If users would like to verify if their price and/or quanity changes were successfully pushed out to the listing (or variation within a listing), they can use the GetItem call to verify the changes.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1257
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1257 and Changed Functionality - 1257.
None for this release.
Version 1255
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1255
For a current list of known issues, see the API Status page, or visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
.Index of Changed Calls - 1255
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
No changed calls in this release.
Schema Changes - 1255
Enumeration note: You need to use this release version or higher to retrieve new code list values that were added in this release. See Code Lists.
| Name | Part of Schema | Type of Change |
|---|---|---|
GetCategorySpecificsRequest |
Type | Removed |
GetCategorySpecificsResponse |
Type | Removed |
AspectUsageCodeType |
Type | Removed |
CategoryItemSpecificsType |
Type | Removed |
NameRecommendationType |
Type | Removed |
NameValueRelationshipType |
Type | Removed |
ProductRequiredCodeType |
Type | Removed |
RecommendationsType |
Type | Removed |
RecommendationValidationRulesType |
Type | Removed |
RelevanceIndicatorType |
Type | Removed |
SelectionModeCodeType |
Type | Removed |
UsageConstraintCodeType |
Type | Removed |
ValueFormatCodeType |
Type | Removed |
ValueRecommendationType |
Type | Removed |
VariationPictureRuleCodeType |
Type | Removed |
VariationSpecificsRuleCodeType |
Type | Removed |
Announcements - 1255
Change Requests
See the API Status page for announcements regarding recently resolved or current system wide issues. Visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
GetCategorySpecifics Call Decommisioned
The GetCategorySpecifics call has been decommisioned, and the call reference documentation has been removed. Additionally, all types exclusively used by GetCategorySpecifics have been removed from the Trading WSDL. You can see the full list of removed types in the Schema Changes section.
The alternative solution to GetCategorySpecifics is the getItemAspectsForCategory method of the Taxonomy API. For more information about migrating to the Taxonomy API and using the Taxonomy SDK, see the Taxonomy API migration guide.
New Features - 1255
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1255.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1255
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
None for this release.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1255
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1255 and Changed Functionality - 1255.
None for this release.
Version 1249
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1249
For a current list of known issues, see the API Status page, or visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
Index of Changed Calls - 1249
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
Schema Changes - 1249
Enumeration note: You need to use this release version or higher to retrieve new code list values that were added in this release. See Code Lists.
No schema changes in this release.
Announcements - 1249
Change Requests
See the API Status page for announcements regarding recently resolved or current system wide issues. Visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
New Features - 1249
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1249.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1249
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
Extended producer responsibility related information returned
Sellers can now return their listing's extended producer responsibility related information using the GetItem call.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1249
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1249 and Changed Functionality - 1249.
None for this release.
Version 1247
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1247
For a current list of known issues, see the API Status page and the Knowledge Base.
Index of Changed Calls - 1247
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
- AddFixedPriceItem
- AddItem
- AddItems
- GetBidderList
- GetItem
- GetSellerEvents
- GetSellerList
- RelistFixedPriceItem
- RelistItem
- ReviseFixedPriceItem
- ReviseItem
- VerifyAddFixedPriceItem
- VerifyAddItem
- VerifyRelistItem
Schema Changes - 1247
Enumeration note: You need to use this release version or higher to retrieve new code list values that were added in this release. See Code Lists.
No schema changes in this release.
Announcements - 1247
Change Requests
See the API Status page for announcements regarding recently resolved or current system wide issues. Visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
Winter 2022 Seller Updates Available
The Winter 2022 Seller Updates have been released. Below is a high-level summary of the updates:
- More robust sales data available under Performance tab in Seller Hub
- Updates and expansion for all Promoted Listings products (Standard, Express, and Advanced)
- More sellers will get the option of requiring all buyers to provide payment details before making a Best Offer on a listing, reducing the risk of Unpaid Items for Best Offer transactions
- More sellers will get the option of requiring all buyers to provide payment details before making a Best Offer on a listing, reducing the risk of Unpaid Items for Best Offer transactions
- Upcoming updates to order fees and credits
- Sellers will now be refunded the $0.30 per-order fee for orders that are cancelled at the buyer's request
- The additional final value fee charged to Below Standard sellers will increase from 5% to 6% (of sales price)
- Final value fees will have a slight increase for most categories (0.3% for Store sellers and 0.35% for non-Store sellers). See the Selling Fees Updates table for the full list of fee increases.
- Listing Subtitle fee increases by $0.50 for both fixed-price and auction listings
- Starting in May 2022, sellers will get partial final value fee credits for partial refunds
- Starting in June 2022, the Promoted Listings Standard fee will be calculated based on the total order cost (including applicable taxes and shipping), and not just the sales price
New Features - 1247
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1247.
None for this release.
Changed Functionality - 1247
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
None for this release.
HitCounter and HitCount Fields Deprecated
Hit counters are no longer displayed in View Item pages, so the HitCounter and HitCount fields are no longer applicable and are scheduled for decommission. For developers/sellers who are interested in seeing page views and listing performance, the getTrafficReport method of the Sell Analytics API can be used.
Currently, if the HitCounter field is used in the request payload of an add/revise/relist/verify call, the field will be ignored and a warning message will be returned.
Until both fields are decommissioned, the HitCounter and HitCount fields will still be returned in GetItem, GetBidderList, GetSellerEvents, and GetSellerList. For HitCounter, the default value for the marketplace will be returned, such as NoHitCounter or HiddenStyle.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1247
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1247 and Changed Functionality - 1247.
None for this release.
Version 1235
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1235
For a current list of known issues, see the API Status page and the Knowledge Base.
Index of Changed Calls - 1235
These calls were added, modified, deprecated, or affected by documentation changes in this release. The changes are described below as well as in each call's Change History.
New Calls
No new calls in this release.
Changed Calls
- AddFixedPriceItem
- AddItem
- AddItems
- RelistFixedPriceItem
- RelistItem
- ReviseFixedPriceItem
- ReviseItem
- VerifyAddFixedPriceItem
- VerifyAddItem
- VerifyRelistItem
Schema Changes - 1235
Enumeration note: You need to use this release version or higher to retrieve new code list values that were added in this release. See Code Lists.
Note: Support for extended producer responsibility regulations and custom policies will become active mid-December 2021. Additional resources such as the custom policies resource (for the Account API), the getExtendedProducerResponsibilityPolicies method (for the Sell Metadata API), and the Custom Policies help page will also become active.
| Name | Part of Schema | Type of Change |
|---|---|---|
ExtendedProducerResponsibilityType |
Type | New |
Item.ExtendedProducerResponsibility |
Field | New |
Item.ExtendedProducerResponsibility.ProducerProductId |
Field | New |
Item.ExtendedProducerResponsibility.ProductPackageId |
Field | New |
Item.ExtendedProducerResponsibility.ShipmentPackageId |
Field | New |
Item.ExtendedProducerResponsibility.ProductDocumentationId |
Field | New |
Item.ExtendedProducerResponsibility.EcoParticipationFee |
Field | New |
CustomPoliciesType |
Type | New |
Item.CustomPolicies |
Field | New |
Item.CustomPolicies.TakeBackPolicyId |
Field | New |
Item.CustomPolicies.ProductCompliancePolicyId |
Field | New |
Item.Variations.Variation.VariationExtendedProducerResponsibility |
Field | New |
VariationExtendedProducerResponsibilityType |
Type | New |
Item.Variations.Variation.VariationExtendedProducerResponsibility.Item.Variations.Variation.EcoParticipationFee |
Field | New |
Announcements - 1235
Change Requests
See the API Status page for announcements regarding recently resolved or current system wide issues. Visit the Support page for account support, technical support, and other support resources.
New Features - 1235
This section describes new features that have been added as of this release. New features can involve new calls, new capabilities, and/or new fields added to existing calls.
For logical or functional changes to existing features and calls, including code list changes, see Changed Functionality - 1235.
Note: Support for extended producer responsibility regulations and custom policies will become active mid-December 2021. Additional resources such as the custom policies resource (for the Account API), the getExtendedProducerResponsibilityPolicies method (for the Sell Metadata API), and the Custom Policies help page will also become active.
New Schema added to support custom policies
To support custom policies, policy IDs can be specified in add, revise, relist, or verify calls. This feature is supported by a limited number of sites and specific categories. Refer to the Metadata API to return the enabled sites and categories. To create and manage custom policies, see the Account API.
- CustomPolicies: This container and its child fields are used to specify custom policy IDs.
New Schema added to support extended producer responsibility regulations
To support new extended producer responsibility regulations, information about the producer of a new item can be specified in add, revise, relist, or verify calls. This feature is supported by a limited number of sites and specific categories. Refer to the Metadata API to return the enabled sites and categories.
- ExtendedProducerResponsibility: This container field provides information about the producer of the new item. This includes producer, packaging, shipment packaging, and added documentation IDs, and the EcoParticipationFee.
- VariationExtendedProducerResponsibility: This container field defines variation-specific Extended Producer Responsibility information, specifically the EcoParticipationFee in add, revise, relist, or verify calls.
Changed Functionality - 1235
This section describes logical or functional changes that have been made to existing functionality, including new code list values and/or changes in validation rules.
New Error Codes for 1235
Below is the list of the new error messages that rolled out with the 1235 release. All of these messages are related to using Extended Producer Responsibility. The long version of each message is used below.
- (Warning)
21920322:replaceable_value is not applicable and has been dropped. - (Error)
21920323:replaceable_value is required for this category. - (Warning)
21920324:Eco Participation Fee is not applicable for the condition and has been dropped. - (Error)
21920325:Eco Participation Fee is not valid and needs to be a number between replaceable_value and replaceable_value. - (Error)
21920326:replaceable_value is not valid. - (Error)
21920327:replaceable_value cannot be revised if the item has a bid or is ending within 12 hours.replaceable_value business day(s). - (Warning)
21920328:Same policy ID(ies) replaceable_value cannot be specified multiple times. - (Error)
21920329:Only replaceable_value policies can be specified, But given policies are replaceable_value. - (Error)
21920330:The specified replaceable_value policy(ies) replaceable_value are not found. - (Error)
21920331:The policy(ies) replaceable_value is not of type replaceable_value. - (Warning)
21920332:Item level Eco Participation Fee will be ignored for MSKU items.
These error and warning messages can be viewed in the Errors By Number page.
Documentation Changes and Errata - 1235
This section lists additional documentation changes and corrections that were made with this release and that are not already mentioned in New Features - 1235 and Changed Functionality - 1235.
None for this release.