How to Fix Error 90116: Maximum Digits Exceeded in Seller Central Feeds
Error 90116 occurs when a numeric field in a bulk upload exceeds Amazon's digit limit, such as a price of 19.999 (three decimals) or weight of 2.34567 kg (five digits after the decimal). The feed processing report pinpoints the offending column and value, and correcting the digit count to the allowed maximum (e.g., price ≤2 decimals, weight ≤3 decimals) resolves the issue.
Overview
Amazon’s feed processor throws error 90116 when a numeric entry in a bulk upload exceeds the digit limit defined for that attribute. The issue typically appears during large‑scale listings or price updates, and it prevents the affected products from being created or refreshed. Sellers must correct the offending values to keep their catalogs active and avoid delays during peak sales periods.
Key Points
- Digit limit covers whole and fractional parts — The count includes every character before and after the decimal point, so “123.456” counts as six digits.
- Pricing fields are frequent offenders — Amazon allows only two decimal places for price, meaning a value like 19.999 will trigger the error.
- Error report pinpoints the attribute — The feed processing summary highlights the exact column and value that violated the rule.
- One correction usually clears the error — Adjusting the digit count to meet the allowed maximum and resubmitting the feed resolves the issue in most cases.
- Other numeric attributes can be culprits — Weight, dimensions, and quantity fields also have strict digit caps that can cause the same error.
How Error 90116 Is Detected and Resolved
- Download the processing summary — After a feed submission, open the “Feed Processing Report” in Seller Central; the report flags rows with error 90116 and shows the attribute name (e.g., StandardPrice) and the problematic value (e.g., 29.999).
- Count total digits — Tally every numeral in the flagged value, including those after the decimal. For 29.999, the total is five digits, exceeding the two‑decimal limit for price fields.
- Reference the category’s digit rules — Consult Amazon’s “Valid Values” spreadsheet for the product category; it lists the maximum digits allowed for each numeric attribute (e.g., price ≤ 7 total digits, weight ≤ 5 total digits).
- Round or truncate the value — Modify the value to fit the rule, such as changing 29.999 to 30.00 or 29.99, depending on the seller’s pricing strategy.
Analysis & Recommendations
Why This Matters
While error 90116 does not lower account health scores, it halts listings and can delay seasonal launches, causing lost sales. A single non‑compliant value can reject dozens of rows, forcing sellers to redo feeds and waste time during peak periods.
Key Takeaways
- Error 90116 flags rows where total digits (including decimals) exceed limits, e.g., price 29.999 (5 digits) exceeds the two‑decimal rule.
- Amazon allows up to 7 total digits for price fields and up to 5 total digits for weight, with specific decimal caps per attribute.
- Correcting the value (e.g., rounding 29.999 to 30.00) and resubmitting the feed clears the error in most cases.
Recommended Actions
- →In Seller Central, go to Reports > Feed Processing Report, download the summary, and locate rows marked with error 90116.
- →Count the digits of each flagged value and round or truncate to meet the attribute limits (price ≤2 decimals, weight ≤3 decimals).
- →Edit the CSV/XML file, replace the offending numbers, then upload the revised file via Add Products via Upload.
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