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Shopify Variant Option CSV Errors: Repeated Handles, Option Names, and Duplicate Combos

Learn how Shopify variants work in product CSVs, why repeated handles are normal, and which option mistakes can break or confuse imports.

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Good variant rows

Handle,Option1 Name,Option1 Value,Option2 Name,Option2 Value
linen-shirt,Size,Small,Color,Navy
linen-shirt,Size,Medium,Color,Navy

Duplicate option combination example

linen-shirt,Size,Small,Color,Navy
linen-shirt,Size,Small,Color,Navy

Inconsistent option names example

linen-shirt,Size,Small,Color,Navy
linen-shirt,Shirt Size,Medium,Color,Navy

Blank option value example

linen-shirt,Size,,Color,Navy

Why repeated handles are not the problem

Repeated handles are how Shopify groups variants under one product. Your variants are not haunted. Probably. The problem is conflicting option structure inside the group.

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