Overview

Amazon’s Seller Central lets merchants who fulfill orders themselves (FBM) pull downloadable order reports that compile every transaction into a spreadsheet‑ready file. The feature is available now and is essential for sellers who need to reconcile shipments, track payments, and keep external records up to date. Understanding how to request, schedule, and tailor these reports can save hours of manual data entry and reduce errors as order volume grows.

Key Points

• Access point — FBM reports are hidden inside the Orders tab; selecting the “Merchant‑Fulfilled” filter reveals the download options.
• Two request modes — Sellers may generate a report on the spot or set up a recurring schedule that automatically creates the file each day, week, or month.
• Column flexibility — The default layout can be edited; you can add a “Shipping Service” column or drop the “Gift Message” field to match your workflow.
• Flat‑file output — Reports are delivered as CSV or TXT files that open directly in Excel, Google Sheets, or any data‑analysis tool.
• FBM‑only view — The system isolates merchant‑fulfilled orders, so you never have to sift through FBA rows to find the data you need.
• Date‑range control — You can specify any start and end date, from a single day’s orders to a full fiscal quarter, ensuring the file contains exactly the period you’re analyzing.

How to Download and Customize FBM Order Reports

1. Navigate to the Orders page — Log into Seller Central, click Orders on the main navigation, then apply the Merchant‑Fulfilled filter. Example: A seller selling handcrafted mugs selects the filter to see only the 45 orders they ship themselves for the past week.
2. Choose the report type — Scroll to the bottom of the filtered list; you’ll see buttons labeled “Download FBM Order Report” and “Schedule FBM Report.” Click the former for an immediate file. Example: The seller clicks “Download” to receive a CSV containing order IDs, buyer names, and shipping dates for the selected week.