Assuming there are no other issues, here’s how you can convert your public app to a private app:
- Enroll in Apple Business Manager.
- When the enrollment and account is confirmed, secure the registered Organization ID and Organization Name.
- Create a new build.
- Change the App Distribution Method to Private.
(App Store > General > Pricing and Availability > App Distribution Methods) - Type in the registered Org ID and Org Name. Save.
- Attach the new build.
- Resubmit.