Amazon MWS submitFeed API Failure - amazon-web-services

Question

I am trying to add product on amazon using MWS submitFeed. When i make API call it returns following error
SKU RGDSP*********, Missing Attributes product_type. SKU RGDSP********* does not match any ASIN. Creation of a new ASIN requires the following missing attributes: product_type. Feed ID: 0. For details, see http://sellercentral.amazon.in/gp/errorcode/200692370
If i add ProductType to the script with some value it thorws Invalid content was found starting with element 'ProductType' error.
Below is my XML code
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
<AmazonEnvelope xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="amzn-envelope.xsd">
<Header>
<DocumentVersion>1.01</DocumentVersion>
<MerchantIdentifier>A28XP9******</MerchantIdentifier>
</Header>
<MessageType>Product</MessageType>
<PurgeAndReplace>false</PurgeAndReplace>
<Message>
<MessageID>1</MessageID>
<OperationType>Update</OperationType>
<Product>
<SKU>SKU RGDSP*********</SKU>
<ProductTaxCode>A_GEN_NOTAX</ProductTaxCode>
<DescriptionData>
<Title>Full Sleeves Kurta Pyjama Set For Men</Title>
<Brand> Brand </Brand>
<Description>Look your ethnic best when you adorn this kurta phyjama by RG Designers. Made from Cotton Fabric , it would lend you a glamorous look that is just perfect for any Occassion. self textured design kurta with White churidaar bottom.</Description>
<BulletPoint>Made out of 100% Cotton fabric, Regular Fit, Full Sleeve, Chinese Collar Kurta For Men , Regular Fit white colored Pyjama with drawstring closure,</BulletPoint>
<MSRP currency="INR">25.19</MSRP>
<Manufacturer>Brand</Manufacturer>
<ItemType>Ethnicwear</ItemType>
</DescriptionData>
</Product>
</Message>
</AmazonEnvelope>
Kindly provide some help in fixing this issue.
Thanks.

Answer 1

Your XML is valid (except it has the final </Message></AmazonEnvelope> missing)
To add a product to Amazon which is not currently there, you will need to provide the ProductType structure. The following is a minimal valid XML containing one: only changes are after </DescriptionData>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
<AmazonEnvelope xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="amzn-envelope.xsd">
<Header>
<DocumentVersion>1.01</DocumentVersion>
<MerchantIdentifier>A28XP9******</MerchantIdentifier>
</Header>
<MessageType>Product</MessageType>
<PurgeAndReplace>false</PurgeAndReplace>
<Message>
<MessageID>1</MessageID>
<OperationType>Update</OperationType>
<Product>
<SKU>SKU RGDSP*********</SKU>
<ProductTaxCode>A_GEN_NOTAX</ProductTaxCode>
<DescriptionData>
<Title>Full Sleeves Kurta Pyjama Set For Men</Title>
<Brand> Brand </Brand>
<Description>Look your ethnic best when you adorn this kurta phyjama by RG Designers. Made from Cotton Fabric , it would lend you a glamorous look that is just perfect for any Occassion. self textured design kurta with White churidaar bottom.</Description>
<BulletPoint>Made out of 100% Cotton fabric, Regular Fit, Full Sleeve, Chinese Collar Kurta For Men , Regular Fit white colored Pyjama with drawstring closure,</BulletPoint>
<MSRP currency="INR">25.19</MSRP>
<Manufacturer>Brand</Manufacturer>
<ItemType>Ethnicwear</ItemType>
</DescriptionData>
<ProductData>
<Clothing>
<ClassificationData>
<ClothingType>Sleepwear</ClothingType>
<Department>x</Department>
<StyleKeywords>x</StyleKeywords>
</ClassificationData>
</Clothing>
</ProductData>
</Product>
</Message>
</AmazonEnvelope>