Amazon Error Codes

Amazon Error Codes: The Invisible Roadblocks Every Seller Faces

You’re all set to list your product, but Amazon throws an error code in your face—what now? Amazon error codes can feel like an unavoidable nightmare, but understanding them is crucial for keeping your business running smoothly. Let’s break it down.

Why Amazon Error Codes Matter for Sellers

  • • Prevents Listing Issues: Identifying and resolving error codes ensures your products stay live and available to customers.
  • • Saves Time and Money: Quick resolution keeps your sales flowing without unnecessary delays or expenses.
  • • Avoids Compliance Problems: Staying on top of these codes helps you avoid policy violations, which could result in account suspension.
  • • Improves Customer Experience: A smooth operation means customers can find and purchase your products without hiccups.

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Key Points to learn:

  • • Error 4400 means you can’t use Merchant Fulfilled Shipping.
  • To fix it, switch to FBA or improve your performance and submit a plan.

Key Points to learn:

  • • Error 5461 means your UPC is likely being used by someone else.
  • Instead of trying to get it back, just buy a new one and update your listing.

Key Points to learn:

  • • Error 5665 means Amazon needs your permission to list your brand. 
  • • Send Brand name, pictures of your branding, and batch ID to Amazon to fix.

Key Points to learn:

  • • Error 5887 means your product doesn’t have a brand or UPC. 
  • Remove the “brand” column from your listing and try uploading again. 

Key Points to learn:

  • • Error 8032 means your child product is linked to the wrong parent.
  • Delete the old parent, create a new one, and assign the child correctly. Then, update your listing.

Key Points to learn:

  • • Error 8541 means another product already uses your UPC.
  • Buy a new UPC from GS1, and update your listing. If the problem continues, delete and re-list your product.

Key Points to learn:

  • • Amazon may limit product uploads for new sellers with low sales volume.
  • Ensure your brand and UPC information matches Amazon’s records.

Key Points to learn:

  • • Error: UPC doesn’t match.
  • Buy a new UPC from GS1, print the certificate, and tell Amazon about it.