Facebook - commerce account Not aproved Error with Facebook

[Irreversivel]

Hello, I've been struggling lately trying to link the store to my Facebook page.  

I followed all the procedure in shopify via the "sales channel +". the facebook shop and instagram shopping both show as ACTIVE.

But when i open the "customize Shop" and go to the commerce manager page the store show up as Unpublished. And I get a message from Facebook saying:

"shop updates can't be published because your commerce account didn't pass our standard review", no explanations or any other option to know what is wrong or not in compliance with their policy. Some of my products ( simple tshirt) also just got the " Not approved " stamp don't now why? 

What can one do to get the shop working with Facebook and get then to approve/ allow publishing of the store? 

Any help or advise is welcome as i exhausted all the options i could think of. Thanks! 

Facebook and insta both active on shopifyunpublished error in facebookError/ no option to publish within the mannager commerce account

[bluviolet]

did you find a fix for this? I am having the same issue

[Dod1]

My only solution was to delete my facebook business page. Create a new business page and start the process again with the shopify facebook app. Disconnect all instagram and ad accounts on the old facebook page. Whatever you can unlink basically before starting again. I'd even wait the 14 days it takes to be able to delete the old page. Use a different commerce manager then when starting again.

I am now approved on facebook and insta after doing this but it took me 2 months to get here and facebook chat support are not good. They can only read back to you what is on their support website. Which is also completely useless and confusing information.

[gg8]

Hey I am having the same issue, so should I delete everything and start from scratch? i don't understand whats the commerce account? its something new and its very confusing. I will appreciate if you can help me with that

[Dod1]

If it's a new page delete the business page. This takes 14 days but you can create a new page in the mean time. In commerce manager delete your ad accounts and unlink it from your instagram. 

On your instragram make sure you have a business account and have all you information correct, In the personal information part of instagram make sure your email, phone number and DOB. Make sure you have your website listed in your BIO and make sure your contact options are fully completed, email, phone and address. I'm not sure if needed but try have your facebook and instagram page called the same. So you insta handle should be the same as your facebook page name.

On your website make sure you have, privacy policy, shipping policy, returns policy, payment policy, terms and conditions links in your footer. Make sure your address and contanct email and number is also listed in your footer. (More for google sales channeI think).

Create your new facebook business page. Follow the steps and make sure all the address info, contact info etc is complete. Upload a few posts. 

Install the facebook app in shopify and when you get to the part about the commerce manage try to create a new one and if that won't work use your personal facebook account as the commerce manager for everything. 

That's pretty much what I did and I was surprised it worked. I had given up but then an email arrived saying I was now approved. It arrived probably a few weeks after me doing all of this. My old facebook page was in delete mode and once the 14 days expired I deleted it. 

[Leap4artnc]

This is why I will never have a store on FB. I have over 2600 “fans” and I have done this before. The last time I did this I had 3700 people. And FB knows this. 

I think at times that FB doesn’t want us all to Have Stores. They do make money from ads or boosts. 

I hate the fact that Instagram and FB are Linked. My dog has a page and they wanted info. Well my dog is 5 years old. Too young for a page. Four hours later they got a lot of complaints. Had they not asked?

one of my FB ads wasn’t approved. Why? Because the ad said “At Leap4artNC we believe Love Makes the World Go Round. 

when I took that out and said We believe in Love it ran. BUT it was too late for Valentine’s Day. 

[JeremySkeggs]

Update--The issue for me maybe that I'm setting up a USA website but I'm not in the USA, to use the new feature you need to be registered in the country you are selling.   *** This is a speculation on my part from trying to use a another app to sort it out instead and that is what it says***

[alikpapa]

Hi Everyone! I have the same issue. Instagram approved the commerce account, but Facebook denied it twice. I have no ability to even go in and ask for another review. We sell paintings and have zero issues with our products. It is insanity trying to get this shop approved. Now I am locked out from asking for another approval for our Facebook commerce account.

I contacted Shopify to see if they have any information on this issue and they have been getting several calls. Facebook is aware of the issue from denying commerce stores for no apparent reason.

YOU CAN SUBMIT A TICKET TO FACEBOOK TO REVIEW !! submit a ticket at www.facebook.com/help/contact/commerce good luck!! Everyone should start submitting tickets to Facebook so it forces them to fix this issue quicker 🙂

[sbako1]

I'm having the exact same problem. 

I set up my FB commerce profile last week, linked it to my shopify website. However my website was not finalized at the time so I had it password protected. 

Due to this reason I believe FB denied publishing my store to my FB Commerce. (which is fair enough to be honest)

But heres the thing. Comes today, I am about to launch my store, I go live and get rid of my password protected website. 

Request a review from FB for my commerce store ot be approved on FB, but it got denied again!

Maybe i was meant to wait several hours since getting rid of my password? 

Now i am stuck. Cant request another review. No idea where to contact FB. 

Someone please help i have been trying to resolve the matter for over 4 hours now. 

[linda1507]

I’ve had the same issue for 4 weeks – FB shop in review – contacted Fb they stated I just had to be patient.

Shame on Shopify for not trying to sort this it – seems to be a definite glitch in the system

[sapphire86]

Hi, were u able to resolve this? After being rejected from 2 shop reviews? 

[Skmn]

Nope. Legit nightmare. Created a new business account but my insta somehow is still attached to the old even after I disconnected. Literal shit show.

[sapphire86]

Did you try creating a new facebook business page? It looks like I'll have
to resort to that. What a ridiculous process.

[gg8]

hi, how do you create a new commerce account?

[MANDC]

Did anyone figure this out?

[Chefallen]

The main thing is like stated in above comment. Make sure you have enough followers and page for at least a month. I was able to get my Instagram approved with another business page I had. I did in on Instagram on mobile just have to enter items manually. For some reason all my accounts are linked to my main Facebook. Still waiting to see if Facebook will approve me i had another business page. Just make sure to reach out to Facebook before you do appeal. They will send you links to double check everything.  The link to commerce customer server is on the solved post comment here. Other then that I'm not tripping. I have  a Pinterest shop and Instagram. Being that Facebook owns Instagram. Its not the end of the world if Facebook don't approve me .I'm sure the shops are linked somewhat. now I'm just gonna focus on conversion ads on Pinterest ,Facebook and Instagram and scale lol. thanks for all the help guys

[Frekkle]

I saw someone had a solution.  I am in the exact same boat as you!  I tried to open a shop before my site was live and also password protected.  I feel your misery.  In case you didn't see the other person's help...here is the link.  Bookmark it!!!! http://www.facebook.com/help/contact/commerce

Something seriously needs to be done about this Facebook issue.  Even just trying to figure out the workaround with publishing a shop is confusing and ridiculous.  I have been battling it for about 4 months.  My issue is that it seems that my FB Profile, my FB Page, my FB Commerce account/Shop (can't be published) and my Shopify are not syncing up properly.  I am responsible for all of them, and yet it thinks someone else owns the FB Shop.  So dumb!

Anyways, hope that helps!

[mtzi]

Hi - the link you sent is the one for Facebook Contact. Do you have the
link to the discussion with the person who had the same issue please?

[Frekkle]

Hello 

I went back and was able to locate the original thread :

https://community.shopify.com/c/shopify-discussions/facebook-commerce-account-not-aproved-error-with...

I tried using the Facebook contact form link that was included in that post, but I haven't heard anything yet from their support team.  I'm thinking there's no one on the receiving end.

Let me know if you figure anything out!  

Hope that helps!!!

[JAAS666]

Eventually someone will answer... It's either someone following a script to the T or a bot.

Either way you won't get any help after asked to check a bunch of things that I'm sure your already checked.

They'll say they have to transfer your case to a "higher tier" and you'll never hear back from them again.

[Frekkle]

Hey,

I did actually get help!!!  I was able to contact a real live person...I was able to choose between email help or chat. I chose email.  This link will get you one on one help through FB. 

Good Luck!!!

[JAAS666]

That will get you to a dead end whwre they'll tell you "your problem is
unique and needs to be handled by higher tier support" and you'll never be
contacted again.

But hope I'm wrong. Good luck

[Frekkle]

Trust me...it works!!! It does in fact take you to actual people.  I am currently dealing with 2 representatives and their response time was within 2 hours.  I have never received that generic reply of "your reply is unique...."

It is definitely not an auto reply or a generic answer.  They answered in great detail all of my issues.  I originally didn't think they replied because it went to my junk folder.  I only found out that they were replying because I went back and put in a 2nd request for help and chose a different email, which didn't go to junk.  That rep informed me the cases number for my original request and now I am dealing with a representative who is actually trying to help me solve the issues.

There is help!!! It's just so shocking how hard it was to find it and how little help there is to find it!!!  

Bookmark this link!!!  In case you ever need it!!!  The other way I was able to reach help was through Facebooks Commerce Account Settings.  I selected General and then hit EDIT, and clicked on Deactivate Commerce Account, and then in that little pop up window, it has a link to contact Support.

Good Luck!!!

[woodenbelieveit]

Well you are one of the lucky ones. I have been round and round in circles with them. I kept getting a different person dealing with my issue each time they sent me an email. Most of the questions I had they couldn't or wouldn't answer. I even went through the eligibility criteria and showed them that every single one I complied with. They said I had to "demonstrate trustworthiness", I told them they needed to practice what they preached then as they haven't demonstrated trustworthiness to me as they approved me for Instagram Shopping, I opened a shop on there, then they rejected me for Facebook Shopping so they took my Instagram shop down too. It still states in my Commerce Account that I have been approved for Instagram Shopping then further down on the same page it says "Your shop can't be published". That's like having a sign that says "Touch, don't touch". It makes no sense. I still get emails saying I can tag products and my shop is now optimized, yet I can't open a shop. Now if I was approved for Instagram shopping then surely I have passed their eligibility criteria, otherwise they would have rejected that also.

[Frekkle]

100% understand your frustration.  I actually am still having trouble...I didn't say they will fix,,,,just that for almost 3 months of dealing with this issue, I finally found a way to contact someone, doesn't mean i'll get an answer!!!

I'm about ready to just give up on having a "shop" on Facebook completely and just keep selling through Markeplace and through my page and direct traffic to the website hopefully.
FB has some serious bugs with this program.    If you every get your issues solved...reply here so you can tell me!

Thanks!   

[woodenbelieveit]

Ok so I emailed them again and this is the same cut and paste generic response I expected from them. He clearly didn't read my email as I have been approved for Instagram shopping, I got rejected for Facebook Shopping though.  He also states that he could see my Instagram shop was rejected, which says to me that he needs to go and see an optician.

Never mind though, at least Gabriel is optimistic!

He could have just replied with "I don't know" and that would have given as much clarity.

Hi Mike,

Thank you for contacting Commerce Facebook Concierge Support. My name is Gabriel and I will be helping you with your query today!

We understand how important it is for you to have your Business going on and use our platform in the best way possible.

From what I gathered you are not being able to connect your Instagram account, right?

As you showed in the images given, I could see that your Instagram shop was rejected due to Commerce Policies. I took the liberty to give a look at your Instagram account, as a piece of advice, I would encourage you to, and for a higher chance of approval, increase interaction with followers and in the comment section in order to increase trustworthiness.

Here is a link with more information about our Commerce policies: https://help.instagram.com/1627591223954487.

I am optimistic that the steps above will guide you in facing your situation.

Although this is not the outcome that you expected, yet I am glad we could provide you with some more clarity on the matter and improving points. Your feedback will allow us to continue to improve in the future. Please, let me know if you have any other situations to resolve. Feel free to contact us at Commerce Facebook Concierge Support if you need additional support on this recent query and we'll be happy to reopen the case for you.

We always want to know how we can improve and we welcome your comments. The best way to do this is by filling out the following form, which will ensure that your feedback reaches the team behind the development of our platforms: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/268228883256323?ref=cr

[Frekkle]

Nuts!!

Okay, so my answer is similar but with mine, they definitely go into detail and offer suggestions....and they invited me to leave my phone contact information to that we can discuss over phone conversation.

Crazy how different the Customer Care is.   Crazy that this is even a problem  Hate FB! eek!!! 

[woodenbelieveit]

They are a nightmare to deal with. I was told to get more followers and request a review when I first contacted them in March. So I did that and was rejected again. Then after they had rejected me they told me that I was only entitled to one review because of "bandwidth". My argument with them is that if people are only entitled to one review then why wasn't I informed of this until after I had submitted the account for review? And we have to "demonstrate trustworthiness" to them?? They are so underhand it's unbelievable.  Thing is small businesses rely on the power of social media and because Facebook own both Instagram and Facebook which are the two big ones, as much as I want to close my account down and tell them where to go I can't. So they've got you over a barrel

[Asil56]

This so true' I'm still trying I have discrepancies in my catalog as they say. I also ask Shoplify to help however they do not see another discrepancy in my sales channel being linked. Im overly frustrated here. I almost wanted to paid an expert they charge 3500. Ill keep trying, as you say don't have any choices here. Plus money I have invested in getting this business started. Good luck hope you get approved soon.

[woodenbelieveit]

Ok so I received another email from Facebook today and they told me to do all the stuff I had already done, so I skimmed past all that. At the bottom of the email they said "If you don't get a new chance to appeal in the next two weeks, please contact us again so we can review your situation.", whether they are just saying that to fob me off remains to be seen. I mean I could wait two weeks then get in touch and get the same generic response I've been getting from them for the past 8 months. It didn't say they would review my account, it just said they would review my situation, which makes me think that it is more than likely a fob off.

[Asil56]

You may be right in your conclusions .I ;m scared to have them just  look at it again. So i gonna hit review or appeal whatever it is and pray hard for a peace here. I hate how i wasted so many hours with this and continue to get unclear resolution. Smh

[WM11]

Tell you a solution? use your mom, son, daughter, friend Ad account 🙂

Looks funny, but it worked.

[JeremySkeggs]

Sending in reviews is a bad idea unless there will sort the problem. Facebook will block your ability to review , I'm unsure how it works, but my reviews wont work.

I've just been told that my account isn't frozen but  not approved. So like you I have no options and no shop

[GaryBusey1]

Also have this issue. 

Facebook won’t be approved and I had requested a review and that was denied. Now there is no option to review again? 

i also looked at trying to delete the commerce and start again, but for the life of me cannot find the deactivate. 

FB contacted me and said my page as listed as a product/service and not retail an to change it, so I did that but it made no difference.

I also removed any items from my catalog that May of been inappropriate, including gift cards. 

All I really want it for instragam shop, but it won’t approve without FB for me. 

Anyone figure it out let us know!! Driving me mad 

[Anna47]

I am trying to deactivate my account too, so I can start again- but have no idea how to??!!

[JeremySkeggs]

Once your account is frozen or not approved it can't be deleted. It has to be approved or unfrozen then deleted, that was from The Face Commerce Conserge.

This may be correct or may also be wrong . I have found quite often that the support people that we have access to don't really know that much and often speculate about what's going on.