Draft listing with Variations error - Task ID

[munchonko]

I'm trying to upload a listing that has a few variations. I can succesfully upload it using the "Add" template, which has the Relationship fields within in it. But if I then change the Action field from "Add" to "Draft", it fails.

"Unable to find Task Action Id for task Draft"

I've downloaded the "Draft" template, but the variation field (Relationship, etc) are not shown. 

Does anybody have any ideas how to upload listings with multiple variations, without the listing going live straight away? I want to be able to add more photos, change fonts, styles, etc. 

Thanks for your help!

[alvisinwales · Accepted solution]

You could schedule it.

[munchonko]

@alvisinwales Yes,  you are right. It seems the only qay is to "ADD" with a scheduled Date & Time at some point in the future. 

It's a slight annoyance that the Draft function does not work with Variations, but Scheduling works. Though there is a danger that an unchecked listing goes live if you forget to either finalise it, rescehdule it or delete it. 

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. 

[alvisinwales]

Yes, you've got watch that.

I reschedule all my listings once a week using the Trading API.

https://developer.ebay.com/devzone/XML/docs/Reference/eBay/ReviseItem.html

eg

<Item>
<ItemID>123123123123</ItemID>
<ScheduleTime>2024-09-21 04:03:24</ScheduleTime>
</Item>