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Processing summary
8541•Product ID conflict
A value in the file conflicts with the matched catalog record.
8016•Variation relationship
The parent and child rows do not share complete variation data.
8560•Missing required attribute
A required product field is missing for this SKU.
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Error 8016 — Variation relationships
Parent and child rows do not contain enough consistent variation data.
Error 8541 — Product ID conflict
A value in your file conflicts with the catalog record matched by the product ID.
Error 8542 — Product ID matches multiple ASINs
The identifier is linked to multiple ASINs, but your attributes match none of them.
Error 8560 — Missing required information
Amazon cannot match the SKU and a required product attribute is missing.
Error 8572 — Invalid or mismatched GTIN
The UPC, EAN, ISBN, JAN, or ASIN does not match the product being listed.
Error 5461 — Not authorized to create a brand ASIN
Your account cannot create a new ASIN for the submitted brand.
Error 5665 — Brand name requires approval
The brand value in a new listing has not been approved by Amazon.
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