This error means Target+ couldn't finish processing the latest update Acenda sent for an item. The problem happened on Target's side while it was processing the update. It doesn't point to anything wrong with your product data, and Target doesn't name a field to fix.
To clear it, the item needs to be sent to Target+ again. The quickest way is a small edit to the item's content, explained below.
The error you'll see: MINOR_DATA_VALIDATION: This item was unable to be processed.
Where you'll see it
Item Issues: In the sidebar, under CHANNELS, click Item Issues. The error is listed with the item's SKU and a Source of channel, which means it came from Target. The Attribute Path column shows unknown, because Target doesn't tie this error to a single attribute.
On the item: In the sidebar, under CATALOG, click Items, click the eye icon next to the item, and open the Channel Status tab. Then click the Target+ tab (or whatever you've named your Target+ channel).
To check what Acenda last sent to Target+ for the item, and when, see Tracking Marketplace Updates with Channel Events. Channel Events show what Acenda sent, not Target's reply. Target's reply appears in Item Issues.
Why it happens
Target+ received the update but hit a temporary internal error or timeout while processing it. That's why the error often shows up on many items, and for many sellers, at the same time.
What it means for your listing:
If the item is already live on Target+, it stays live with its previous version. Inventory and price updates keep going. Only the content update that hit the error is waiting.
If the item isn't live yet (for example, a new item), it won't go live until Target+ processes an update for it successfully.
Acenda doesn't resend the item automatically. Acenda sends an item's content to Target+ when that content changes, so the item stays as it is until something Acenda sends to Target+ changes. Once Target+ processes a newer update successfully, the error clears from Item Issues on its own the next time Acenda checks the item's status with Target+.
How to fix it
Resend the item by making a small edit to content that Acenda sends to Target+, such as the description or a bullet point.
Find the item. Note the SKU shown with the error in Item Issues.
Open the item. In the sidebar, under CATALOG, click Items, search for the SKU, and click the eye icon. Stay on the Details tab.
Make a small edit. Change the Description (in the item's Details section) or one of your bullet point fields (under Additional Attributes; the field name depends on how your catalog is set up). Adding or removing a period, or fixing a small typo, is enough.
Save your change. Acenda prepares the updated item and sends it to Target+ with the next scheduled update.
Confirm it was sent. Check the item's Channel Events for a new update after your edit (see Tracking Marketplace Updates with Channel Events). After Target+ processes it, the error clears from Item Issues.
Tip: The edit has to change a field that Acenda sends to Target+. Changing a field that isn't sent to Target+, or saving without changing anything, won't resend the item. If you're not sure which of your fields feed Target+'s description and bullet points, contact Acenda Support.
Don't change the SKU or UPC to force a resend. Target+ treats a new SKU or UPC as a different product, which can create a duplicate listing or take your live listing out of sync. See Can I Change SKU Values for My Marketplace Listings?
Troubleshooting and FAQ
I made an edit, but nothing was sent. Make sure the field you changed is one Acenda sends to Target+, and that you saved an actual change. Check the item's Channel Events for a new update after your edit.
The error came back after I resent the item. Target+ hit another processing problem. Wait a few hours and make another small edit. If it keeps coming back, contact Acenda Support with the SKU and the full error text.
Lots of items show this error at once. This usually means Target+ had a processing problem during one update. To get the list, go to Item Issues, set Error Source to Channel, and click Export CSV. You can resend each item with a small edit, or contact Acenda Support with the list of SKUs and the full error text. Re-importing an unchanged catalog file won't resend anything, because nothing changes.
Is my item still live on Target+? If it was live before the error, yes. It stays live with its previous content. You can check its status on the item's Channel Status tab.
Does this block price or inventory updates? No. For a live item, price and inventory are sent separately and keep updating while this error shows.
How is this different from "Image may contain sensitive material"? Both start with MINOR_DATA_VALIDATION, but that error means Target flagged one of your images, and resending won't fix it. You'll need to replace the image. See Troubleshooting Target+ Error: "MINOR_DATA_VALIDATION: Image may contain sensitive material."
I see a different Target+ error. See How to Fix Marketplace Listing Errors.
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Still stuck? Contact Acenda Support with the item's SKU and the full error message.