BiddingStrategyId not being returned in TargetSpend

[Hudar]

Hi There,

Recently we find that in CampaignService get operations, although we have specifed BiddingStrategyId in get selector, it doesnt get returned.

The campaign in question was created in MCC with TargetSpend bidding, and we use API to download that campaign to our system. But without the BiddingStrategyId being returned, we can't update the bid value from our system.

We are using API v201506 at the moment. 

Any idea why?

Thank you,

Cheers

[Nadine Sundquist (AdWords API Team)]

Hello,

That is odd. Let me check with a teammate of mine. I've heard that sometimes it won't be available when there are other factors in play, so I have heard of this happening before. I'm just not sure about the details. I'll go hunt down the answer for you.

Best,

Nadine, AdWords API Team

[Thanet Knack Praneenararat (AdWords API Team)]

Hi Hudar,

Excuse me for late response.

Recently, TARGET_SPEND has just been made to be able to use as in the standard context as well (see guide).

For a standard strategy, biddingStrategyId is not returned, as expected.

So, could you please confirm if you set up your bid as the portfolio or standard context?

If you're sure that your bid was set up in the portfolio context, could you please send me more information, e.g., your client customer ID, campaign ID and the most recent SOAP log showing that the bidding strategy ID wasn't returned?

Please note that v201506 is already deprecated and will be sunset within 7 days from now.

I highly recommend you to upgrade to v201603 as soon as possible.

You can find more information our sunset schedule and migration guide.

Cheers,

Thanet, AdWords API Team