Etsy: Failed to createListing. Invalid value for enum(made_to_order, 2010_2018, 2000_2009, 1999_1999, before_1999, 1990_1998, 1980s, 1970s, 1960s, 1950s, 1940s, 1930s, 1920s, 1910s, 1900s, 1800s, 1700s, before_1700)

Error:

- "Failed to createListing\nInvalid value for enum(made_to_order, 2020_2024, 2010_2019, 2003_2009, before_2003, 2000_2002, 1990s, 1980s, 1970s, 1960s, 1950s, 1940s, 1930s, 1920s, 1910s, 1900s, 1800s, 1700s, before_1700)."

Explanation and Resolution:

This error occurs when the product's Etsy 'When Made' field contains a value that is not one of Etsy's currently accepted options. Etsy periodically updates this taxonomy, so a value that was valid when the listing was first created or imported may no longer be accepted.

To resolve it:

1. Go to Products > All Products and open the affected product.
2. Click the Etsy tab in the left-hand channel list.
3. Open the When Made dropdown and choose one of the currently valid options: made_to_order, 2020_2024, 2010_2019, 2003_2009, before_2003, 2000_2002, 1990s, 1980s, 1970s, 1960s, 1950s, 1940s, 1930s, 1920s, 1910s, 1900s, 1800s, 1700s, before_1700.
4. Click Update to save, then resend/relist the item to Etsy.