Overview

Error 8150 is a common account configuration issue that prevents Amazon users from creating product listings or offers. This error appears when you're logged into an account that has been designated as advertiser-only, meaning it lacks the selling privileges needed to manage inventory or create offers. Understanding the root cause and resolution steps can save sellers significant time and frustration.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Advertiser-only accounts cannot create offers — If your account is configured with an advertiser role, you are restricted to advertising activities such as managing Sponsored Products or Sponsored Brands campaigns. Selling functions like listing products or creating offers are not available under this account type.
• Separate accounts cause confusion — Many organizations maintain distinct accounts for advertising and selling operations. Logging into the wrong one will trigger this error even though your business does have active selling privileges elsewhere.
• Permission mismatches are the root cause — The error signals a gap between what you're trying to do and what your account is authorized to do. Your intended action requires seller or vendor permissions that your current login credentials don't carry.
• Resolution requires the correct account or updated permissions — You'll need to either switch to an account with seller access, request elevated permissions, or register for a new seller account if one doesn't exist.

Why This Error Occurs

Error 8150 is triggered when an Amazon user attempts to perform seller or vendor functions — such as listing products, managing inventory, or creating offers — while logged into an account that was specifically set up for advertising purposes only. This commonly happens in organizations that have separate teams handling advertising and selling, each with their own account credentials. The advertising account profile type restricts the user to campaign management and reporting tools, deliberately excluding any commerce-related actions. In some cases, the advertising and selling functions within a business have simply never been properly linked or merged, leading to this permission conflict.