Example line item object
{
  "object": "line_item",
  "id": 63819516,
  "canceled": false,
  "canceled_quantity": 0,
  "custom_variables": {},
  "description": "The classical Ipod",
  "name": "Ipod Nano - Green",
  "merchant_id": "404142",
  "quantity": 1,
  "requires_shipping": true,
  "return_reason_slug": "doesnt_fit_properly",
  "return_option_slug": "exchange",
  "sku": "3700719011997",
  "shipped_quantity": 1,  
  "thumbnail": {
   "src": "https://imgur.com/ipodnanogreen",
   "height": 120,
   "width": 50
  },
  "title": "Ipod Nano",
  "variant_title": "Green",
  "created_at": 1564683016,
  "updated_at": 1564683792
}

A line_item is a product included in an order, with an associated quantity. Line items are split between fulfillments. They are also linked to a tracker once they're shipped.

FIELDDESCRIPTION
id
integer
Unique identifier of the line item
canceled
boolean
Whether or not the item is canceled from the order
canceled_quantity
integer
If the line item is only partly canceled, this field will indicate which quantity is canceled. The quantity field must remain unchanged. If the canceled quantity evolves, this field must change. If the canceled_quantity is greater than or equal to the quantity, the canceled field will be forced to true. (See use case)
custom_variables
object
Object containing custom variables. Those variables can be reused to customize or add logic in the notifications
description
string
Product description
merchant_id
string
Unique identifier used by the online retailer for the line item
name
string
Full name of the product
quantity
integer
Product quantity of the line item in the fulfillment. This field must not change. If part of the quantity of the line item is canceled, please use canceled_quantity field.
shipped_quantity
integer
(This field is only available in line_items that are nested inside a tracker)
Product quantity of the line item within a tracker, in case not all of this quantity can fit in a single package. This field is smaller than or equal to quantity. (See use case)
requires_shipping
boolean
If false, Shipup won't consider that this line item needs to be shipped and tracked. Defaults to true. (See use case)
return_reason_slug
string
Only available for line items in return accounts. Slug that represents the reason why the item was returned.
return_option_slug
string
Only available for line items in return accounts. Slug that represents the option the user selected for the return. Possible values: "exchange", "credit", "refund".
sku
string
Sku of the product
thumbnail
object
An object formed of the src, width and height keys. Dimensions are in px
title
string
Product title
variant_title
string
Product variant title
created_at
datetime
Time at which the line item was imported into Shipup
updated_at
datetime
Time at which the line item was last updated

📘

Please read the line item configuration guide to fully understand the use cases behind these fields

Thumbnails in CSV:
If you wish to send the thumbnail information in a FTP integration, you'll have to create up to 3 separate columns:

  • line_item.thumbnail.src
  • line_item.thumbnail.width
  • line_item.thumbnail.height