Elovate supports importing configurable products with one compact file. You list the simple products (the variations) and a single parent row. During mapping, you tell Elovate which attributes build the configuration and which parent each simple belongs to.
You can use our templates to get started quickly:
1) Prepare your file
Include at least the following columns:
skunamepriceconfig_attributes(sometimes shown asconfig_attr)parent_productVariation attributes (e.g.,
size,color)qtystock_status
Example
sku | name | price | config_attributes | parent_product | size | color | qty | stock_status |
simple-001 | Simple product 1 | 99.95 |
| config-001 | M | Green | 99 | 1 |
simple-002 | Simple product 2 | 99.95 |
| config-001 | L | Green | 99 | 1 |
simple-003 | Simple product 3 | 99.95 |
| config-001 | M | Blue | 99 | 1 |
simple-004 | Simple product 4 | 99.95 |
| config-001 | L | Blue | 99 | 1 |
config-001 | Configurable prod | 99.95 | size,color |
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What the columns do
config_attributes(parent row only): Lists the variation attributes (e.g.,size,color) used to build the configurable.parent_product(simple rows only): Tells Magento which configurable the simple SKU belongs to (e.g.,config-001).Variation attributes (
size,color): Provide the actual option values for each simple.
2) Create the import job
Go to Apps → Import → Add new import job.
Upload your file (CSV/Excel) or select your Google Sheet.
Choose the target store view and other job settings as needed.
3) Map your columns
In the mapping step:
Map
config_attributes→ Configurable Option (in Elovate).Map
parent_product→ Parent Product.Map your variation attribute columns (e.g.,
size,color) to the corresponding Magento attributes.Map remaining fields such as
name,price,qty,stock_status, etc.
Ensure the attributes you list in config_attributes (e.g., size, color) exist in Magento and are connected to the attribute set used for these products.
4) Validate, then import
Click Validate to let Elovate check the file and mappings.
If validation passes, open the job, review the preview, and click Run Import.
Monitor progress in Import Status and confirm in Magento when done.
Notes and tips
config_attributesdefines which attributes build the configurable. These must be present on the products’ attribute set.If an option value is missing (e.g., a new size or color), add it first or use Elovate’s “add attribute option with import” flow.
If the file uses supplier-specific headers, align them via mapping so they land on the correct Magento attributes.