Can you change the profile of a product?
Explanation of why you can't switch product profiles and what you can do instead.
It is not possible to change the profile of an existing product in Shoporama. The profile determines which variants and extra fields the product has and is set at creation.
Why can't the profile be changed?
The profile defines the structure of the product:
- Variants - e.g. size and color
- Extra fields - e.g. material, weight, season
If the profile is changed, existing data (variants, stock status, extra fields) would be lost or become incompatible. Therefore, this is a deliberate limitation.
What can you do?
- Create a new product with the desired profile
- Copy the product to transfer title, description, price and images
- Customize variants and extra fields on the new product
- Create a redirect from the old product URL to the new one
- Delete the old product
Prevent the problem
Think carefully about the profile selection when creating products:
- Consider which variants you need (size, color, material, etc.)
- Consider which extra fields you want to use for feeds and filtering
- Create profiles that cover your needs before you start creating products
Do you need help? Contact us at support@shoporama.dk.