Subscription shows "Missing Metadata" but all fields appear complete - Cannot submit for review

Hello,

I'm trying to submit my first auto-renewable subscription for my app, but it shows "Missing Metadata" status and I cannot identify which field is incomplete.

What I've completed: ✅ Product ID and Display Name ✅ Description ✅ Price: $4.99/month for 175 countries ✅ Duration: 1 month ✅ Localization (English): Display name and description filled ✅ Review Screenshot uploaded ✅ Review Notes provided ✅ Tax Category set ✅ Paid Apps Agreement signed and active ✅ Banking and tax info complete

Common issues I've already checked: ✅ Subscription is part of a subscription group (Premium Features) ✅ At least one pricing tier is configured ✅ Localization has both display name AND description ✅ Review screenshot is provided ✅ Paid Apps Agreement is active (not pending)

The Problem:

  • Subscription status: "Missing Metadata"
  • Localization status: "Prepare for Submission"
  • Need it to show "Ready to Submit" to include with my app

My Question: What field am I missing? I've checked all visible fields but the status won't change from "Missing Metadata" to "Ready to Submit".

Has anyone successfully resolved this?

Thanks!

Answered by App Store Commerce Engineer in 876302022

Hello -

It looks like the one piece missing from your setup is a localization for the Subscription Group itself.

Please add at least one localization for the Subscription Group, as documented here in the section towards bottom of page called "Add localization."

Once a Subscription Group localization is added, your subscription In-App Purchase should be ready to submit to App Review.

Please let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you.

it shows "Missing Metadata" status

Where is it? The word it doesn't deliver much of a message unless you show a screenshot or something.

Accepted Answer

Hello -

It looks like the one piece missing from your setup is a localization for the Subscription Group itself.

Please add at least one localization for the Subscription Group, as documented here in the section towards bottom of page called "Add localization."

Once a Subscription Group localization is added, your subscription In-App Purchase should be ready to submit to App Review.

Please let us know if you need any further assistance.

Thank you.

Thank you! I just added the Subscription Group localization and successfully submitted the subscription for review. It's now showing "Waiting for Review" status.

I appreciate the help!

Subscription shows "Missing Metadata" but all fields appear complete - Cannot submit for review
 
 
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