Parent category does not exist on csv import

[jtaa]

I am trying to import this csv file into prestashop v1.5, but I am getting a 500 error on import.

Setting this line in config/defines.inc.php:

define('PS_MODE_DEV', false); to true reveals the error:

 

 

[PrestaShopException]

Parent category does not exist

at line 381 in file classes/Category.php

 

I am making sure to select the comma as a column delimiter, forcing ID's, and deleting old categories on import.

Can someone please take a look at my csv file and tell me what is wrong as I cannot for the life of me work it out!

 

categoriesimport.txt

 

PS. You may notice peculiar "DELETE" labels in there. That is to try to overcome the issue of importing categories with the same name (which are actually in different subcategories in my store).

[joachim]

Hi,

 

Facing the same problem, did you find any further info?

 

Regards

[johngates]

FIX for this error, do not check "Delete all categories before import?", if you already checked this, reinstall prestashop, enter Back Office at Categories, delete all from there and then import csv categories without checking "Delete all categories before import?"

[ramesh91]

Hi,

     i'm also getting this error many times. after a long time i found one think. when i mention any external url (Ex: http://modcom.info/webpics/computerplugcables/CFW9403.jpg) its shown the error. when i ignore this field products has imported successfully. So i want to import with image link. how can i import. please help me.

 

 

Thanks in advance

Edited February 27, 2015 by ramesh91 (see edit history)

[stnadmin]

FIX for this error, do not check "Delete all categories before import?", if you already checked this, reinstall prestashop, enter Back Office at Categories, delete all from there and then import csv categories without checking "Delete all categories before import?"

 

This isn't a fix. This is a scratch and restart. Has this been filed as a BUG? 

[stnadmin]

Nothing on this issue yet?