DisapprovalShortNames has been silently improved, pardon removed ???

[Lyubomir Popov]

https://developers.google.com/adwords/api/docs/appendix/reports/placeholder-feed-item-report#validationdetails

DisapprovalShortNames is Empty ... Always??

[Lyubomir Popov]

Also 'ValidationDetails' returns 'Approved (limited) instead of 'Disapproved' !!! OMG

[Google Ads Scripts Forum Advisor]

Hi Lyubomir,

For all rows where the ValidationDetails returns 'Approved', the DisapprovalShortNames details will be empty. If the ValidationDetails returns 'Disapproved', the DisapprovalShortNames will be given in an array. Here's a sample query and a few log rows:

Script:

  var report = AdsApp.report( "SELECT ValidationDetails, DisapprovalShortNames FROM PLACEHOLDER_FEED_ITEM_REPORT " ).rows(); 
  while(report.hasNext())
    Logger.log(report.next().formatForUpload());


Log:

1/27/2020 12:06:04 PM    {Disapproval reasons=["Incorrect Structured Snippet Value"], Approval Status=Disapproved}
1/27/2020 12:06:04 PM    {Disapproval reasons=, Approval Status=Approved}
1/27/2020 12:06:04 PM    {Disapproval reasons=, Approval Status=Pending review}
1/27/2020 12:06:04 PM    {Disapproval reasons=, Approval Status=Pending review}
1/27/2020 12:06:04 PM    {Disapproval reasons=, Approval Status=Pending review}
1/27/2020 12:06:04 PM    {Disapproval reasons=["Destination not working"], Approval Status=Disapproved}

Regards,
Matt
Google Ads Scripts Team

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[Lyubomir Popov]

Hello Matt,
Thanks for getting back to me.
It SHOULD /HAS TO/ work in that way, but it's NOT.
I have a script that worked.
Now it's not.
Tried to debug and:
1. I have disapproved sitelinks.
2. I see them in the, so called 'interface'. (for some reason I'm not blind 😁)
3. At the same moment those sitelinks are in Approved (limited) status when I get ValidationDetails.
4. The most interesting part: If you download the account in AdWords Editor those sitelinks are also in Approved (limited) status...
So, there is obviously a bug...

[Google Ads Scripts Forum Advisor]

Hi Lyubomir,

I'm not able recreate this result in my own environment -- would you mind providing your CID, script name, and also a few examples of these disapproved entities?

Thanks,

[Aaron Weiner]

I'm seeing the same issue. 

The PLACEHOLDER_FEED_ITEM_REPORT never returns any disapproved sitelinks. Also, the approved limited sitelinks don't have any ValidationDetails.

Please help. 

Aaron.

[Google Ads Scripts Forum Advisor]

Hi Aaron,

Thank you for sharing this with us. This issue is being discussed among our team and when we have an update, we will provide more information on this thread.

[Lyubomir Popov]

Any update ?

On Monday, January 27, 2020 at 5:16:05 PM UTC+2, Lyubomir Popov wrote:

[Google Ads Scripts Forum Advisor]

Hi Lyubomir,

We're still working on this on our end -- when we have an update, we will provide more info as soon as possible.

[Lyubomir Popov]

I hope the period will not be 180 days...

[Lyubomir Popov]

Any update ?

[Google Ads Scripts Forum Advisor]

Hi Lyubomir,

I've reached out to the team asking for an update. If there is more information, I will provide the update as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Matt
Google Ads Scripts Team

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[aa...@softwarepromotions.com]

Is there any news on this item? DisapprovalShortNames is still returning empty/nothing. 

Also, I'm seeing issues where ValidationDetails is returning "Approved (limited)" when the item is actually listed as "Approved" within the Google Ads interface. 

Aaron

[Lyubomir Popov]

It will be .. probably ... after 180 days. pardon, there is C-19 situation .. after 360 days :) :)

[Google Ads Scripts Forum Advisor]

Hello,

Thanks for following up. I have reached out to our team, seeking an update on this issue. When I have an update, I will provide it here on this thread.

[aa...@softwarepromotions.com]

Okay but what about the issue of ValidationDetails where it's returning "Approved (limited)" via the script when the item is actually listed as "Approved" within the Google Ads interface?

[aa...@softwarepromotions.com]

Just in case anyone is still monitoring this issue, there is an alternative solution to this problem. 

Now that the Google Ads scrips support the new search feature, you can easily tap into some of the more powerful reporting via the API. 

I went ahead and created a full script that demonstrates this new feature. You can check it out here:

https://gist.github.com/nakitadog/5105c47e2fbbeba3dffc92bf9817f1f3

The script runs at the MCC level and scans each account that has a specific label that you designate within the script for any ads or ad extension policy issues.

It then sends you a simple email overview. 

I have this scheduled daily on my end. 

Aaron

[Lyubomir Popov]

Of course I'm monitoring this case.
Tomorrow we would have had a celebration: 7 months 😀

Thanks for the update. I appreciate it.

A small detail that this functionality is still on beta:

Beta: This feature is in beta. Please try it out and let us know of any feedback you have on our forums.

[aa...@softwarepromotions.com]

Yes, I was aware that it is beta and there are issues that I have come across as well as reported to Google. 

That said, the script I wrote is rather easy to understand should you run into any issues you could simply tweak it. 

[Lyubomir Popov]

Thanks Aaron.

[Google Ads Scripts Forum Advisor]

Hi everyone,

If you have any questions regarding the recent changes, feel free to write them down in this thread or you may also start a new one.

Our team would be happy have to provide clarifications.

Thanks,

Peter Laurence Napa Oliquino Google Ads Scripts Team

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