The Auto Care Association released a guide on frequent errors found in ACES/PIES files, including incorrect vehicle configuration data, qualifier misuse, and brand table mismatches. These mistakes often cause customer returns, accounting errors, and lower catalog performance scores.
What this means for buyersReviewing internal data files—especially for older SKUs—against this guide can prevent field mapping errors and improve synchronization accuracy with major retail buyer systems, helping smaller suppliers retain valuable accounts.