Free ToolseBay Listing Errors
Error
21920413
eBay Site & Category

eBay Error 21920413: The category chosen is not valid for this auto related item. Please choose another category.

eBay Site & Category
Copy link

An auto-part listing is in a category that does not accept auto parts. Move it to eBay Motors Parts & Accessories or drop the compatibility list.

Why this happens

The listing has vehicle compatibility data or auto-part specifics but is placed in a category that does not support auto parts, or in a parent category that is not allowed for parts. Why eBay enforces this: Auto-related items must be listed in eBay Motors Parts & Accessories leaf categories so compatibility and fitment work. When it usually happens: It usually appears when parts are mapped to general categories.

Example Wrong Settings

A brake pad with a compatibility list is placed in a general "Other" category.

Example Correct Settings

Category is a leaf category under eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories.

How to fix it

  1. In 3Dsellers, open the listing and choose the right leaf category under eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories.
  2. If the item is not an auto part, remove the vehicle compatibility list instead.
  3. Publish again.

How to prevent it

Map all auto parts to eBay Motors leaf categories.

Read the help article

This error in other languages

German: Die gewählte Kategorie ist für diesen Fahrzeugartikel nicht gültig. Bitte wählen Sie eine andere Kategorie. French: La catégorie choisie n'est pas valide pour cet objet lié à l'automobile. Veuillez choisir une autre catégorie. Italian: La categoria scelta non è valida per questo oggetto del settore auto. Scegli un'altra categoria. Spanish: La categoría elegida no es válida para este artículo de automoción. Elige otra categoría.

Check out our other Free Selling Tools:
Use these tools anytime, free of charge!

US eBay Fee Calculator
‍

PayPal Fee Calculator

eBay Title Builder

Free Email Templates

SKU Generator

US flag

US eBay Shipping Calculator

UK flag

UK eBay Postage Calculator

US flag

Etsy Profit Calculator

Related Errors

Error -
202
List in multiple Categories is not available within the Automotive categories
Automotive categories do not allow a second category. Remove the second category and republish.
Error -
21917122
All compatibilities are invalid, Item not listed.
eBay rejected every vehicle in the compatibility list: wrong category, stale catalog link, unrecognized vehicles, or an eBay outage.
Error -
21916720
Cannot list with both product listing details and item compatibilities.
The listing is linked to an eBay catalog product and also has a vehicle compatibility list. Keep one of the two.
Error -
107
The category is not valid, select another category.
The category ID is not valid on the eBay site the listing targets. Pick a category from that site's tree.
See All Errors
Cookie Consent

By clicking "Accept", you agree to enhance site navigation by storing "cookies" on your device. Cookies help us analyze site usage and assist in marketing products that can help you, providing you with a personalized experience. We share only what our privacy policy describes.

Deny Customize Accept
View our Privacy Policy for more information.
Privacy Preferences
Cookie settings