Solving 'Insufficient Permissions' error for bol

After running the Bol.com API you might encounter some errors in the Preview step of the API. If you see the "INSUFFICIENT_PERMISSIONS" error in the Preview step of your Bol.com API you can follow the steps below to solve the error.

The solution

1

Download the errors

In your project navigate to the Preview step of your Bol.com API and download the errors as a CSV file.

2

Check categorization

Open the errors file and check if the products with the error are categorized correctly. If the chosen category or product type is incorrect (for example, if a Windows laptop is accidentally classified as an "Apple" product), fix the categorization in the Categories step or the product type in the Attributes step.

3

Apply for selling permission on Bol.com (if categories are correct)

If you have chosen the correct categories for your products and still receive the error, go to the Bol partner platform webpage for Verkooprechten (only available in Dutch).

On this webpage choose the category and, if available, the subcategory of your products.

4

Read conditions and submit application

Read the conditions ("voorwaarden") and fill out the application ("aanvraag") to be accepted by Bol.com to get permission to sell the products.

5

Wait for bol's reply

Wait for a reply from bol about your application. Once your application has been accepted the errors will disappear from your bol channel.

The bol partner platform page for selling permissions is in Dutch. Make sure you select the correct category and read the requirements before applying.