Overview

Error 99041 is a common product listing validation error that Amazon sellers encounter when they attempt to create or update a product listing without providing a value for a required attribute. This error prevents the listing from being published until the missing information is supplied, making it essential for sellers to understand which attributes are mandatory and how to resolve the issue quickly.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• What triggers this error — Error 99041 appears when a required product attribute field is left blank during listing creation or updates. The error message will specify which attribute is missing by name.
• Attribute information is customer-facing — The missing attribute data typically appears on the product detail page and helps customers evaluate and compare products, which is why Amazon requires it.
• Resolution is straightforward — Sellers need to provide a valid value for the named attribute in the error message, either through Seller Central's listing editor or via inventory file uploads.
• Category-specific requirements — Different product categories have different required attributes, so the specific fields that trigger this error will vary depending on what type of product you are listing.

How This Error Occurs

When Amazon processes a product listing submission, it validates that all required fields contain appropriate values. If a mandatory attribute is left empty or contains an invalid entry, the system returns Error 99041 along with the specific attribute name that needs attention. This can happen when sellers are creating new listings manually through Seller Central, uploading inventory files in bulk, or using third-party listing tools that may not populate every required field. The error can also appear when Amazon updates its category requirements and adds new mandatory attributes to existing product types, catching sellers off guard when they attempt to modify previously compliant listings.

How to Fix Error 99041

To resolve this error, sellers should first identify the exact attribute named in the error message. The error text follows the format: "A value was not provided for [ATTRIBUTE NAME]," making it clear which field requires attention. For sellers working in Seller Central, navigate to the listing editor for the affected product and locate the specified attribute field. Provide an accurate, compliant value and save the listing. For bulk uploads via flat files, open the inventory template and ensure the column corresponding to the named attribute contains valid data for every affected product row. If you are unsure what values are acceptable for a particular attribute, check the valid values tab in your category-specific flat file template or consult the Browse Tree Guide for your product category.