{"section":"known-issues","requestedLocale":"en","requestedSlug":"the-number-of-brands-in-the-mapping-template-exceeds-the-excel-maximum-limit","locale":"en","slug":"the-number-of-brands-in-the-mapping-template-exceeds-the-excel-maximum-limit","path":"docs/en/known-issues/Channels/the-number-of-brands-in-the-mapping-template-exceeds-the-excel-maximum-limit.md","branch":"main","content":"## Summary\n\n In order to make definitions between the seller and marketplace's catalogs compatible, categories, brands and specifications have to be [mapped](https://help.vtex.com/en/tutorial/mapping-categories-and-brands-for-the-marketplace--tutorials_1521). \n\nMarketplaces cannot export the sellers’ brand template to [map brands](https://help.vtex.com/en/tutorial/mapping-categories-and-brands-for-the-marketplace--tutorials_1521#mapping-brands) when the number of brands listed by sellers exceeds the [Excel maximum limit](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/excel-specifications-and-limits-1672b34d-7043-467e-8e27-269d656771c3).\n\n## Simulation\n\nYou can reproduce this error in the VTEX Admin by accessing: __MARKETPLACE__ > __Sellers__ > __Categories and brands__. Then, in the __Brands mapping__ field of the seller with the most brands, click on `Download current mapping table`. Instead of receiving the Excel file by email, you will receive an email with the following message \"Error exporting Brands Mapping spreadsheet\".\n\n## Workaround\n\nWhen this situation occurs, brand mapping cannot be performed. We suggest that marketplaces manually select the brand when cataloging SKUs on the [Received SKUs](https://help.vtex.com/en/tutorial/sugerindo-e-aprovando-skus/) page."}