Overview

Error 95014 is a feed processing error that Amazon sellers may encounter when uploading inventory or product data files through Seller Central. This error occurs when there is a mismatch between the "purge-replace" setting specified in your feed file header and the option you selected in the Seller Central upload interface. Understanding and resolving this error quickly is important because failed feeds mean your product listings, pricing, or inventory updates are not being applied.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Purge-replace mismatch is the root cause — The error is triggered when the purge-replace value in your feed file's header does not match the corresponding selection you made in the Seller Central feed upload settings.
• Feed processing is blocked until resolved — Amazon cannot process your file while this conflict exists, meaning none of the updates in your feed will be applied to your listings.
• The fix is straightforward — You need to align the purge-replace setting in both your feed file and your Seller Central upload selection, then resubmit the file.
• Purge-replace is a high-impact setting — When enabled, purge-replace removes all existing data of that feed type and replaces it entirely with the contents of your new file. A mismatch here is Amazon's way of protecting you from accidentally wiping your catalog.

How the Purge-Replace Setting Works

When you upload a flat file or XML feed to Amazon, you have the option to perform either a partial update or a full purge-and-replace. A partial update only modifies the specific listings included in your file, leaving everything else untouched. A purge-and-replace, on the other hand, deletes all existing data for that feed type and replaces it with only the data contained in your uploaded file. This is a powerful but potentially destructive operation, which is why Amazon requires the setting in your file header to match your selection in the upload interface. If you intend a partial update but your file header says purge-replace (or vice versa), Amazon will reject the feed with Error 95014 rather than risk unintended data loss.

How to Resolve Error 95014