# Missing inventory data

**URL:** <https://community.shopify.com/t/missing-inventory-data/380094>\
**Category:** Shopify Discussion\
**Tags:** troubleshooting\
**Created:** [December 10, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/missing-inventory-data/380094 "2024-12-10T21:56:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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## AI-generated summary

Google Merchant Center (GMC) shows a “Missing inventory data” warning for a shop selling made-to-order stickers that don’t use GTINs/barcodes and don’t track inventory.

Key clarification: The warning pertains to Local inventory ads (for physical store availability). If you don’t run Local ads or have a physical shop, you don’t need to supply inventory; instead, disable the Local inventory feed.

Actions taken: The merchant removed the feed in GMC (Settings/cog > Data sources).

Next step: Disable the Local inventory/Local ads export in the data feed app. Guidance given: this toggle/setting is found in the app’s settings. (Exact path not specified and may vary by app.)

Status: Partially resolved. GMC feed removed, but the app-side export still needs to be turned off to prevent the feed from reappearing. No debate or alternative views raised.

Notes: GTINs/barcodes are not the issue here; the core issue is an enabled Local inventory feed expecting stock data. No images or code are central to understanding.

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**Author:** ![ivannfdz10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/90db22/32.png) [@ivannfdz10](https://community.shopify.com/u/ivannfdz10)\
**Post date:** [December 10, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/missing-inventory-data/380094/1 "2024-12-10T21:56:54Z")

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I have an online store and when I go to my google merchant account, I have a message saying “Missing inventory data”.

-My products are made to order, That is why I cannot keep an inventory.

-I create stickers and I do not have GTIN, codes, or any barcode on them.

How do I supply inventory data if we don’t track inventory?

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**Author:** ![EmmanuelFlossie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/shopifyforum/user_avatar/community.shopify.com/emmanuelflossie/32/290356_2.png) [@EmmanuelFlossie](https://community.shopify.com/u/EmmanuelFlossie)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/missing-inventory-data/380094/2 "2024-12-11T02:57:49Z")

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Missing inventory data is for local ads, meaning for when you have a local physical shop.

If you don’t have that, make sure to disable it in your data feed app, and remove the feed in GMC \> cog icon \> data sources

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**Author:** ![ivannfdz10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/90db22/32.png) [@ivannfdz10](https://community.shopify.com/u/ivannfdz10)\
**Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/missing-inventory-data/380094/3 "2024-12-11T17:13:29Z")

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I really appreciate your help!

How do I disable from data feed app?

I have removed it from GMC.

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**Author:** ![EmmanuelFlossie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/shopifyforum/user_avatar/community.shopify.com/emmanuelflossie/32/290356_2.png) [@EmmanuelFlossie](https://community.shopify.com/u/EmmanuelFlossie)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2024, 3:23am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/missing-inventory-data/380094/4 "2024-12-12T03:23:55Z")

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It should be in your app settings.