Overview

Sellers encounter error 8006 when they try to delete a listing that still has sellable stock. Amazon blocks the removal to protect shoppers who may already have the item in their carts. Fixing the error is essential for keeping the catalog tidy and avoiding processing delays.

Key Points

• Root cause — The error appears only if the SKU’s available inventory is greater than zero, indicating the product is still considered purchasable.
• Cart protection — Amazon’s safeguard stops deletion while any units could be sitting in a buyer’s shopping cart, preserving the checkout experience.
• Permanent catalog change — Deleting a product erases it from the Amazon catalog; the action cannot be undone easily, so it should be used with caution.
• Preferred workaround — Setting the quantity to zero is usually recommended, as it keeps the listing data for future reuse while removing the item from the active marketplace.
• Two‑step requirement — Whether using flat files or XML feeds, sellers must first confirm zero inventory before issuing a delete command, otherwise error 8006 recurs.

How to Resolve Error 8006

1. Zero‑out inventory — Upload a file or feed that changes the SKU’s quantity to 0.

   • Example: SKU “ABC123” shows 7 units on hand; the seller submits a tab‑delimited file with quantity=0 for that SKU. Amazon processes the file and marks the item as out of stock.

2. Verify the update — Check the inventory report or Seller Central UI to ensure the quantity reads zero.

   • Example: After the first upload, the seller refreshes the “Manage Inventory” page and sees “0” under the “Available” column for “ABC123.”

3. Submit a delete request — Once the zero‑inventory status is confirmed, send a second file or XML feed that flags the SKU for deletion.

   • : The seller adds for “ABC123” in a new flat file and uploads it. Amazon then removes the listing from the catalog.