Amazon Error Messages / Solutions

If a barcode is used incorrectly on amazon's platform it can create an automated error message, here we break down what they mean since amazon does not.

Product ID Validity Checked
Amazon's automated system has a warning that auto-appears unless you select: "Don't show this again." as shown below: Amazon'...

Adding a Product | The value '' specified cannot be used as it conflicts with the value ''
Amazon Error Message: "The value '' specified cannot be used as it conflicts with the value '' for ASIN '' in the Amazon c...

Error Code 5461 | You are using UPCs, EANs, ISBNs, ASINs, or JAN codes that do not match the products you are trying to list.
Amazon Error Message: "You are using UPCs, EANs, ISBNs, ASINs, or JAN codes that do not match the products you are trying to list." Amaz...

Adding a Product | Manufacturer Part Number : The value '' specified cannot be used as it conflicts with the value 'MPN#' for ASIN 'ASIN#' in the Amazon catalog.
Amazon Error Message: "The value '' specified cannot be used as it conflicts with the value 'MPN#' for ASIN 'ASIN#' in the...

Error Code 8556 | Sorry, this product is ineligible for Amazon Marketplace selling at this time.
Amazon Error Message: "Sorry, this product is ineligible for Amazon Marketplace selling at this time." or "SKU [%s] cannot be created b...

Adding a Product | The validity of a Product ID is checked against the GS1 GEPIR and ISBN.org databases.
Amazon Error Message: "The validity of a Product ID is checked against the GS1 GEPIR and ISBN.org databases. If your Product ID is not registered ...

Error Code 8542 | The SKU data provided conflicts with the Amazon catalog.
Amazon Error Message: "The SKU data provided conflicts with the Amazon catalog." Amazon Error Code: 8542 Amazon Screenshots: ...

Error 8572
Amazon Error Message: "You are using UPCs, EANs, ISBNs, ASINs, or JAN codes that do not match the products you are trying to list." Amaz...

Updated on: 11/02/2025