Overview

When you upload inventory files to Amazon Seller Central, the system generates a processing report that details the outcome of every listing in your upload. Understanding how to download, read, and act on these reports is essential for maintaining accurate product listings and resolving upload errors efficiently. This feature is available exclusively to sellers on Professional selling plans.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Processing reports are tab-delimited text files — These reports can be opened and reviewed using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, making it easy to filter and sort through results.
• Reports summarize your upload results — Each report provides a high-level summary showing the total number of records processed, how many succeeded, and how many failed due to errors.
• Record numbering is offset by two rows — The first two rows of your inventory file (headers) are not counted as records, so an error listed as record 1 in the processing report actually corresponds to row 3 in your original file.
• Error details include actionable information — Each error entry contains the original record number, SKU, error code, error type, and a brief explanation to help you pinpoint and fix the issue.
• Reports can be filtered by error type — You can sort or filter the error-type column to isolate only error messages, separating them from informational or warning messages.

How to Download a Processing Report

To access your processing reports, navigate to the inventory management section within Seller Central. From there, locate the appropriate tab for file uploads and click to download your most recent processing report. The file will download in a tab-delimited format that you can open directly in any spreadsheet application. Once opened, you will see a structured breakdown of every record from your inventory upload, starting with a summary section at the top that provides a quick snapshot of your overall upload success rate.

Understanding the Report Structure

The processing report is organized into several key columns that help you diagnose issues. The column tells you exactly which row in your inventory file triggered the error, keeping in mind the two-row offset for header rows. The column provides a numeric identifier that you can reference against Amazon's error code documentation for detailed explanations. The column classifies each issue as either a "Warning" or an "Error" — warnings indicate that your data was processed but may not display as intended, while errors mean the data was fundamentally flawed and the record could not be processed at all. Finally, the column gives a brief plain-language explanation of the problem, often including suggested corrective steps.