Listings - How to Fix Listings Errors (NEW)
The most common listing errors
Errors types you may encounter in Listings, available in the Listing Filters under Status\Error category:
Issue |
How to troubleshoot or resolve |
Approval needed | What it means: You need to obtain approval to sell products in this restricted sub-category. What to do: For certain products, brands, categories, and sub-categories, Amazon requires sellers to obtain approval before listing products for sale. The approval process may include document requests, performance checks, and other qualifications. For additional information go to: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/GDXA7FHN98NH3FYJ |
What it means: One or multiple attributes are absent from the listing. What to do: Edit the listing, add the missing attributes, and save. |
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Too many characters | What it means: Depending on the field, you surpass a specified character limit. What to do: Edit the listing, enter a valid value, and save. |
Too few characters | What it means: Depending on the field, you may encounter either an empty field or insufficient characters. What to do: Edit the listing, enter a valid value, and save. |
Duplicate SKU | What it means: The SKU is already set up with a different Product ID (i.e., GTIN, UPC, ISBN, etc.) What to do: Check the SKU, GTIN, UPC, ISBN, etc in the Seller's Market and delete the duplicate If you believe the Product ID you entered is correct, please create a case for Partner Support. |
Invalid Product ID (barcode) | What it means: The Product ID is invalid. Ensure GTINs are 14 digits, EANs are 13 digits and UPCs are 12 digits What to do: Edit the listing: switch to GTIN for 14-digit codes, to EANs for 13-digit codes, and to UPCs for 12-digit codes, then save. |
Marketplace system error | What it means: A system error occurred. What to do: Contact Walmart Partner support at https://supplierhelp.walmart.com/s/. |
Not allowed to create/modify new ASIN | What it means: You are attempting to change an identity attribute for this SKU. What to do: Delete this SKU and recreate the SKU with the appropriate identity attribute. For more information and detailed instructions, see: http://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/23191 |
Not authorized to sell | What it means: Seller is not authorized to list products in this product line or category. What to do: For certain products, brands, categories, and sub-categories, Amazon requires sellers to obtain approval before listing products for sale. The approval process may include document requests, performance checks, and other qualifications. For additional information go to: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/GDXA7FHN98NH3FYJ |
Unidentified error | What it means: The listing failed because there was an error. What to do: Follow the failure notes inside the listing. |
Pricing Error | What it means: The price does not meet the system's required criteria. What to do: Edit the listing, enter a valid value, and save. |
XML Parsing Error at Line ...,(Disregard the line number) Column 26: cvc-type.3.1.3: The value '' of element 'Value' is not valid. | What it means: The Sitnsell listing lacks the ASIN. What to do: Locate your product ASIN using Amazon's catalog per Amazon Guide to Fix Listings. Add the ASIN to the Listing ID. |
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To prevent future listings with messages such as "Not authorized to sell" or "Approval needed" identify all listings meeting these criteria and utilize the "Delete" options, adding the note "Approval required".