Smart Auto SKU Generator for WooCommerce

FAQ

**General Questions**

How does the SKU format work?

The SKU format follows this pattern: [2-digit category][2 letters][variable increment]

Examples:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Category ID 15 with prefix “XY”: 15XY01, 15XY02, 15XY03
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Category ID 8 with prefix “AB”: 08AB01, 08AB02, 08AB03
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Category ID 42 with prefix “CD”: 42CD01, 42CD02, 42CD03

The format ensures:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Uniqueness: Each SKU is unique across your entire catalog
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Organization: Easy to identify product categories
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Scalability: Supports thousands of products per category
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Readability: Human-readable and searchable format

Can I change the SKU length after generation?

Yes! You can change the SKU length at any time:

1. Go to WooCommerce → Auto SKU Generator
2. Select new SKU length (6-12 characters)
3. Save settings
4. The plugin will automatically adjust existing plugin-generated SKUs

Important Notes:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Only plugin-generated SKUs are automatically updated
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Manual SKUs remain unchanged unless “Overwrite Existing” is enabled
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Longer SKUs support more products per category
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Changes are applied immediately to new products

What happens to existing SKUs when I install the plugin?

By default, existing SKUs are protected:

• Plugin-generated SKUs: Never overwritten automatically
• Manual SKUs: Preserved unless “Overwrite Existing” is enabled
• Empty SKU fields: Automatically filled with new SKUs
• Duplicate detection: Prevents conflicts with existing SKUs

To overwrite existing SKUs:
1. Enable “Overwrite Existing SKUs” in settings
2. Run bulk generation
3. All products will get new SKUs

IÌtumọ̀ Yorùbá: ’m getting “Invalid or duplicated SKU” errors. What should I do?

Common causes and solutions:

1. Products without categories:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Assign categories to all products
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check for orphaned products
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Use bulk edit to assign categories

2. Duplicate SKUs in database:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Run duplicate detection in settings
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Manually resolve conflicts
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Use “Overwrite Existing” to regenerate all SKUs

3. Invalid category IDs:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Ensure category IDs are 1-99 (for 2-digit format)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check for deleted categories
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Reassign products to valid categories

4. Database issues:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check database permissions
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Verify WooCommerce tables exist
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable logging for detailed error information

**Configuration Questions**

Can I customize the prefix for specific categories?

Yes! You can set custom prefixes for any category:

1. Go to WooCommerce → Auto SKU Generator
2. Click “Show Category Prefixes”
3. Enter custom 2-letter prefixes for each category
4. Leave blank to use automatic prefix (first 2 letters of category name)

Examples:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Electronics category: “EL” (instead of “EL”)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Clothing category: “CL” (instead of “CL”)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Books category: “BK” (instead of “BO”)

Is this plugin compatible with my WordPress version?

Compatibility Requirements:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – WordPress: 5.0 or higher
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – PHP: 7.4 or higher
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – WooCommerce: 4.0 or higher
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – MySQL: 5.6+ or MariaDB 10.1+

Tested Compatibility:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – WordPress: 5.0 Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – 6.8
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – WooCommerce: 4.0 Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – 8.0
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – PHP: 7.4 Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – 8.3
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Major browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

Does this plugin work with product variations?

Yes! The plugin handles both simple products and variations:

Simple Products:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Generate unique SKUs automatically
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Follow category-based format
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Support bulk generation

Product Variations:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Generate SKUs for parent products
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Option to generate for individual variations
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Maintain parent-child relationship
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Prevent SKU conflicts between variations

Variation Settings:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Configure variation SKU generation in settings
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Choose between parent-only or individual variation SKUs
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Set custom prefixes for variation types

**Performance Questions**

How many products can this plugin handle?

Scalability Limits:

Recommended Limits:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – SKU Length 6: Up to 1,000 products per category
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – SKU Length 8: Up to 10,000 products per category
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – SKU Length 10: Up to 100,000 products per category
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – SKU Length 12: Up to 1,000,000 products per category

Performance Features:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Background processing for large catalogs
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Batch processing to prevent timeouts
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Memory optimization for low-resource servers
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Progress tracking for long operations

Large Catalog Tips:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Use longer SKU lengths for scalability
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable background processing
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Process in smaller batches if needed
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Monitor server resources during generation

Will this plugin slow down my website?

No, the plugin is optimized for performance:

Performance Features:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Background processing prevents frontend slowdowns
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Minimal database queries during normal operation
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Caching of frequently accessed data
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Optimized algorithms for SKU generation

Resource Usage:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Memory: Minimal impact (typically < 5MB)
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Database: Efficient queries with proper indexing
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – CPU: Background processing spreads load
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Frontend: No impact on customer-facing pages

Best Practices:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Run bulk generation during low-traffic periods
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Use background processing for large catalogs
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Monitor server resources during initial setup
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable logging only when troubleshooting

Can I import/export my SKU settings?

Yes! The plugin includes comprehensive import/export functionality:

Export Features:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Export all SKU generation settings
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Include category-specific prefixes
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Backup configuration before changes
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – JSON format for easy sharing

Import Features:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Import settings from backup files
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Validate imported data
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Merge with existing settings
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Rollback to previous configurations

Backup Management:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Automatic backup before major changes
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Manual backup creation
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Restore from any backup point
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Export backups for safekeeping

**Technical Questions**

Does this plugin work with WooCommerce HPOS?

Yes! The plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage:

HPOS Compatibility:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Declared compatibility with HPOS
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Tested with latest WooCommerce versions
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – No conflicts with order storage systems
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Maintains performance with HPOS enabled

Cart & Checkout Blocks:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Compatible with WooCommerce blocks
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Works with modern checkout experiences
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – No interference with block functionality
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Maintains SKU generation during checkout

Can I customize the SKU generation algorithm?

Advanced customization options:

Hooks and Filters:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – smart_auto_sku_generator_sku_format Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Customize SKU format
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – smart_auto_sku_generator_prefix Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Modify prefix generation
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – smart_auto_sku_generator_increment Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Customize numbering
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – smart_auto_sku_generator_validation Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Add custom validation

Code Examples:
`php
// Custom SKU format
add_filter(‘smart_auto_sku_generator_sku_format’, function($format, $product) {
return ‘CUSTOM-‘ . $product->get_category_ids()[0] . ‘-‘ . $product->get_id();
}, 10, 2);

// Custom prefix generation
add_filter(‘smart_auto_sku_generator_prefix’, function($prefix, $category) {
return strtoupper(substr($category->name, 0, 3));
}, 10, 2);
`

How do I troubleshoot SKU generation issues?

Step-by-step troubleshooting:

1. Enable Logging:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Go to plugin settings
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable “Log SKU Generation Activities”
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check WordPress debug log for errors

2. Check Prerequisites:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Verify WooCommerce is active
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Ensure products have categories
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check PHP version compatibility
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Verify database permissions

3. Common Issues:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – No SKUs generated: Check category assignments
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Duplicate errors: Run duplicate detection
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Timeout errors: Use background processing
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Permission errors: Check file/database permissions

4. Advanced Debugging:
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Enable WordPress debug mode
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Check error logs for detailed information
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Use browser developer tools for AJAX errors
Ìtumọ̀ Yorùbá: – Contact support with error details