Title: Variations Drop Down Empty
Last modified: August 30, 2016

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# Variations Drop Down Empty

 *  Resolved [ramakrishnach21](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramakrishnach21/)
 * (@ramakrishnach21)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/)
 * Hello All!
 * This is the exact problem I am facing – [http://demo2.woothemes.com/mystile/shop/dont-make-me-go-zelda-on-you/](http://demo2.woothemes.com/mystile/shop/dont-make-me-go-zelda-on-you/)
 * Variations Drop downs are empty! If I switch back to 2.3 plugin, then they are
   working.
 * I read the sticky thread to remove variable.php file, but my theme doesnt has
   one!
 * The only solution is I need to edit the product and need to click on **Update**.
   It is solving the problem!
 * I have around 3000+ products in my store and I cant update each and every post
   manually! Bulk editing is not solving the problem!
 * Is there any fix for this?
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/)

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 *  [sachristan](https://wordpress.org/support/users/sachristan/)
 * (@sachristan)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6741937)
 * We are finding that after the last update, some of our variable products only
   show empty drop downs. We have to recreate the product in order to get it to 
   work again. We have 5 stores and thats not realistic either.
 * This is becoming ridiculous with every woocommerce update i cringe with what 
   problem might be next!
 *  Plugin Contributor [Mike Jolley](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mikejolley/)
 * (@mikejolley)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6741942)
 * Tools > Export. Export your products and share the file if you can – the terms
   are missing from the page. This is unlike the variable.php problem in the sticky.
 *  Thread Starter [ramakrishnach21](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramakrishnach21/)
 * (@ramakrishnach21)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6741943)
 * They are working fine with Woocommerce 2.3 plugin. Is there anyway I can use 
   Woocommerce 2.3 variable code or something. Presently I am using Woocommerce 
   2.3.13 version and its works fine.
 *  Plugin Contributor [Mike Jolley](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mikejolley/)
 * (@mikejolley)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6741944)
 * Well we don’t know which part of the code is causing it so thats not ideal. If
   you can get a mirror/dev site setup with the same issue after upgrade and somehow
   give me access I would be happy to take a look. But start with your system status
   report – can you post that here?
 *  Thread Starter [ramakrishnach21](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramakrishnach21/)
 * (@ramakrishnach21)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742066)
 * How can I send you the login details and status report?
 *  [pascalwinnen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pascalwinnen/)
 * (@pascalwinnen)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742100)
 * Bulk edit works for most of my products! THANKS FOR THE HINT!!
 *  Thread Starter [ramakrishnach21](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramakrishnach21/)
 * (@ramakrishnach21)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742103)
 * How is it working for you? Can I know in more detail exactly what you did? I 
   tried various ways with bulk edit but no results. Can you share what you did!
 *  Plugin Contributor [Mike Jolley](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mikejolley/)
 * (@mikejolley)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742105)
 * [@ramakrishnach21](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramakrishnach21/) Products
   can be uploaded to file sharing if not private. System status report pasted here.
 *  Thread Starter [ramakrishnach21](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ramakrishnach21/)
 * (@ramakrishnach21)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742171)
 * Sorry for the late reply, Couldn’t find a way to fix this, so back again now
 * ### WordPress Environment ###
 * Home URL: [http://www.xxxxxxx.com](http://www.xxxxxxx.com)
    Site URL: [http://www.xxxxxxx.com](http://www.xxxxxxx.com)
   WC Version: 2.4.12 Log Directory Writable: ✔ /home/xxxxx/public_html/wp-content/
   uploads/wc-logs/ WP Version: 4.4 WP Multisite: – WP Memory Limit: 128 MB WP Debug
   Mode: – Language: en_US
 * ### Server Environment ###
 * Server Info: Apache
    PHP Version: 5.4.45 PHP Post Max Size: 8 MB PHP Time Limit:
   300 PHP Max Input Vars: 20000 SUHOSIN Installed: – MySQL Version: 5.5.5 Max Upload
   Size: 8 MB Default Timezone is UTC: ✔ fsockopen/cURL: ✔ SoapClient: ✔ DOMDocument:
   ✔ GZip: ✔ Remote Post: ✔ Remote Get: ✔
 * ### Database ###
 * WC Database Version: 2.4.12
    : woocommerce_api_keys: ✔ woocommerce_attribute_taxonomies:
   ✔ woocommerce_termmeta: ✔ woocommerce_downloadable_product_permissions: ✔ woocommerce_order_items:
   ✔ woocommerce_order_itemmeta: ✔ woocommerce_tax_rates: ✔ woocommerce_tax_rate_locations:
   ✔
 * ### Active Plugins (4) ###
 * WPBakery Visual Composer: by Michael M – WPBakery.com – 4.6.2
    Revolution Slider:
   by ThemePunch – 4.6.5 WooCommerce: by WooThemes – 2.4.12 WooZone – WooCommerce
   Amazon Affiliates: by AA-Team
 * ### Settings ###
 * Force SSL: –
    Currency: USD ($) Currency Position: left Thousand Separator: ,
   Decimal Separator: . Number of Decimals: 2
 * ### API ###
 * API Enabled: ✔
    API Version: 3.0.0
 * ### WC Pages ###
 * Shop Base: #3826 – /shop/
    Cart: #3827 – /cart/ Checkout: #3828 – /checkout/ 
   My Account: #3829 – /my-account/
 * ### Taxonomies ###
 * Product Types: external (external)
    grouped (grouped) simple (simple) variable(
   variable)
 * ### Theme ###
 * Name: MX
    Version: 4.3.1 Author URL: [http://themefocus.co](http://themefocus.co)
   Child Theme: ✕ – If you’re modifying WooCommerce or a parent theme you didn’t
   build personally we recommend using a child theme. See: How to create a child
   theme WooCommerce Support: ✔
 * ### Templates ###
 * Overrides: mx/woocommerce/archive-product.php
    mx/woocommerce/content-product.
   php version 1.6.4 is out of date. The core version is 2.4.0 mx/woocommerce/global/
   breadcrumb.php mx/woocommerce/global/sidebar.php mx/woocommerce/global/wrapper-
   end.php mx/woocommerce/global/wrapper-start.php mx/woocommerce/loop/add-to-cart.
   php mx/woocommerce/loop/orderby.php mx/woocommerce/loop/price.php mx/woocommerce/
   single-product/add-to-cart/external.php mx/woocommerce/single-product/meta.php
   mx/woocommerce/single-product/price.php version 1.6.4 is out of date. The core
   version is 2.4.9 mx/woocommerce/single-product/product-image.php mx/woocommerce/
   single-product/product-thumbnails.php mx/woocommerce/single-product/rating.php
   mx/woocommerce/single-product/related.php mx/woocommerce/single-product/sale-
   flash.php mx/woocommerce/single-product/short-description.php mx/woocommerce/
   single-product/tabs/additional-information.php mx/woocommerce/single-product/
   tabs/description.php mx/woocommerce/single-product/up-sells.php mx/woocommerce/
   single-product.php
 * Product Exported Link – [http://we.tl/pUQv2C3vWP](http://we.tl/pUQv2C3vWP)
 *  Plugin Contributor [Mike Jolley](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mikejolley/)
 * (@mikejolley)
 * [10 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742172)
 * Can you also export your variations and tell me the ID of the product showing
   the issue.
 *  [Moustafa Elqabbany](https://wordpress.org/support/users/elqabbany/)
 * (@elqabbany)
 * [9 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742251)
 * Including product IDs for products and their variants worked, but that’s difficult.
   Opening every single product and modifying its variants and then saving worked
   as well, but that’s not practical when you have a lot of products.
 * The process that worked was:
    1. Delete all products. Empty the trash. 2. Check
   on “Merge products if exists” right next to the “Import Products” button, then
   upload the file as you normally do. 3. Check “Merge empty cells” on the next 
   page and click “Upload file and import”.
 * I’m not sure if all steps are necessary, but it worked for me.
 *  [tomuptonuk](https://wordpress.org/support/users/tomuptonuk/)
 * (@tomuptonuk)
 * [9 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742252)
 * Hey Guy’s,
 * I’m experiencing the same problem since updating to WooCommerce 2.6.4 last night.
   New variations I have added last night are showing empty drop downs, but previous
   variations are working fine.
 * Does anyone have any resolutions for this?
 * Regards
 * Tom
 *  Plugin Contributor [Mike Jolley](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mikejolley/)
 * (@mikejolley)
 * [9 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742253)
 * tomuptonuk start your own thread. 2.6.4 didn’t touch variations.

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 * Last reply from: [Mike Jolley](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mikejolley/)
 * Last activity: [9 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/variations-drop-down-empty/#post-6742253)
 * Status: resolved