Different Conversion metrics returned between Google Ads & AdWords API's

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Chris Valle

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May 11, 2020, 7:32:43 AM5/11/20
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Hello,

We are testing the Google Ads API against the AdWords API by pulling different conversion metrics.  The problem we are having is we are receiving different values of certain metrics, while some remain the same, and we are unsure of why.  


AWQL string: SELECT AllConversions FROM AD_PERFORMANCE_REPORT DURING 20200201,20200210    -  Returned Value: AWQL: 883.4699999999998
GWQL string: SELECT metrics.all_conversions FROM ad_group_ad WHERE segments.date BETWEEN '2020-02-01' AND '2020-02-10'. - Returned Value: AWQL: 883.399996

Report type: Ad Report Ad, Ad Group

     Metrics we are noticing differences in include: All Conversions, All Conversion Value, Conversions

     Metrics that have remained the same: Clicks, Cost, Impressions etc.


It is worth noting that the differences in values between the metrics are not big, being between 5-20 of each respectively.  Does anyone have any idea why we are seeing these differences?  Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Chris Valle
Developer @ Funnel




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May 11, 2020, 2:27:55 PM5/11/20
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Hi Chris,

Can you please reply privately to author your CID and a screenshot of your UI with these values so that I can take a closer look?

Thanks,
Anthony
Google Ads API Team

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Chris Valle

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May 14, 2020, 3:42:00 AM5/14/20
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Hello,

Could you please confirm you received my private message.  Thank you!

Best Regards,
Chris

Google Ads API Forum Advisor Prod

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May 14, 2020, 9:31:15 AM5/14/20
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Hi Chris,

Yes, I received your private message. I was unable to replicate the data you were getting. I believe when you were getting the data from each source that it was catching snapshots while it was updating. Since the numbers should have stopped updating, the numbers should be the same. If you want the data to match up, you should create the reports at the same exact time. Let me know if you still face issues.

Cheers,
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