Overview

Amazon Seller Central's Order Reports feature allows sellers to download detailed records of their sales transactions. A recent update now lets sellers customize which data columns appear in their reports, giving them greater control over the information they export and making it easier to focus on the metrics that matter most to their business.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Column customization is now available - Sellers can add or remove columns from their order reports, tailoring exports to include only the data they need rather than downloading every available field.
• Some columns are mandatory - Certain core columns cannot be removed from order reports and will always appear in every export, ensuring essential order data is always included.
• Preferences persist across future reports - Once a seller configures their preferred column layout, those settings apply to all future order reports generated through that seller account.
• Settings can be changed at any time - Column preferences are not locked in permanently and can be modified whenever a seller's reporting needs change.
• Account-level settings - Column customization preferences are tied to the seller account, meaning all users with access to the account will see the same report configuration.

How to Customize Order Report Columns

To adjust which columns appear in your order reports, navigate to your account settings within Seller Central and locate the order reports section. From there, you can select or deselect individual columns to control what data is included in your exports. The interface provides a straightforward checklist approach where sellers simply toggle columns on or off. Amazon provides definitions for each available column, so sellers who are unfamiliar with certain data fields can review what each column contains before deciding whether to include it. Mandatory columns are clearly marked and grouped separately so sellers understand which fields will always be present regardless of their customization choices.

Understanding Mandatory vs. Optional Columns

Amazon distinguishes between mandatory and optional columns in order reports. Mandatory columns contain essential order information that Amazon requires in every export, such as order identifiers and core transaction details. These columns are displayed in a dedicated section of the customization interface and cannot be deselected. Optional columns cover additional data points that may be useful depending on the seller's specific needs, such as shipping details, buyer information, or product-level metrics. By allowing sellers to remove optional columns they do not need, Amazon helps reduce clutter in exported files and makes it easier to work with order data in spreadsheets or third-party analytics tools.