Troubleshooting TradeTracker Feed & Pixel Issues
Common issues and solutions for the TradeTracker Feed & Pixel extension.
Quick Diagnostics
- Check module is enabled in both General and Product Feed sections
- Clear Magento cache
- Verify Campaign ID and Product ID are correct
- Check feed generation in TradeTracker - Feeds section
- Check logs:
var/log/
Pixel Issues
Conversions Not Tracking
Symptoms:
- Orders not appearing in TradeTracker dashboard
- No conversions recorded
Solutions:
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Check pixel is enabled:
- Go to TradeTracker → General → Conversion Pixel
- Verify Enable = Yes
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Verify credentials:
- Check Campaign ID is correct
- Check Product ID is correct
- Log in to TradeTracker to verify values
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Check page source:
- Complete a test order
- View source on success page
- Search for TradeTracker tracking code
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Clear caches:
- Full page cache
- Browser cache
Wrong Commission Amount
Symptoms:
- Conversions track but amounts are incorrect
- Currency mismatch
Solutions:
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Check currency settings:
- Verify currency matches TradeTracker expectations
- Check "Overwrite Currency Code" setting
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Check order totals:
- Verify what's being sent (subtotal vs grand total)
- Consult with TradeTracker account manager
DirectLinking Not Working
Symptoms:
- Affiliate links don't redirect properly
- Tracking parameters lost
Solutions:
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Check DirectLinking is enabled:
- Go to TradeTracker → General → DirectLinking
- Verify Enable = Yes
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Verify URL Key:
- Check URL key matches what TradeTracker expects
- Test the redirect URL manually
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Check for URL conflicts:
- Ensure no other extension uses the same URL key
- Check for CMS page conflicts
Feed Issues
Feed Not Generating
Symptoms:
- No feed file created
- Empty feed
- Generate button does nothing
Solutions:
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Check feed is enabled:
- Go to TradeTracker → Product Feed → General
- Verify Enable = Yes for this store view
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Check cron:
- Verify Magento cron is running
- Check cron_schedule table for tradetracker jobs
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Generate manually:
bin/magento tradetracker:feed:generate -
Check logs:
- Review
var/log/for errors - Look for memory or timeout issues
- Review
Feed Has Missing Products
Symptoms:
- Some products not in feed
- Product count lower than expected
Solutions:
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Check filters:
- Review Filter Options settings
- Check visibility filter
- Check category filter
- Check stock filter
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Check product data:
- Product must be enabled
- Product must have required attributes
- Product must meet filter criteria
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Check product types:
- For configurable: check if simples or parents are exported
- Verify Product Types settings match your needs
Feed Has Wrong Data
Symptoms:
- Wrong prices
- Wrong images
- Missing descriptions
Solutions:
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Check attribute mapping:
- Verify each field maps to correct Magento attribute
- Check Name, Description, Brand, EAN mappings
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Check product type settings:
- Verify parent/simple fallback settings
- Check "Use Parent Data" selections
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Regenerate feed:
- Clear cache
- Generate new feed
- Verify in TradeTracker - Feeds section
Feed URL Not Working
Symptoms:
- 404 error when accessing feed URL
- Feed URL returns empty
Solutions:
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Check feed was generated:
- Go to TradeTracker - Feeds section
- Verify feed file exists
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Check file permissions:
- Feed files should be readable
- Check
pub/media/permissions
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Check web server config:
- XML files should be served correctly
- No access restrictions on feed directory
Performance Issues
Feed Generation Slow
Solutions:
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Run during off-peak:
- Schedule cron for low-traffic hours
- Generate manually when needed
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Check product count:
- Large catalogs take longer
- Consider filtering to reduce products
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Check server resources:
- Increase PHP memory limit if needed
- Check for timeout issues
Common Error Messages
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Invalid Campaign ID | Wrong or missing Campaign ID | Verify in TradeTracker account |
| Invalid Product ID | Wrong or missing Product ID | Verify in TradeTracker account |
| Feed generation failed | Memory or timeout | Increase limits or reduce products |
| DirectLinking URL conflict | URL key already used | Change URL key |
| No products in feed | All products filtered | Review filter settings |
Debug Mode
Enable Debug Logging
- Go to TradeTracker → General → Debug
- Enable Debug Mode
- Reproduce the issue
- Check logs in
var/log/
Need More Help?
Documentation:
- All Help Articles - Complete documentation overview
Support:
- Contact Support - Get help from our team
When contacting support, provide:
- Magento version
- Module version
- Error messages from logs
- Screenshots of configuration
- Steps to reproduce