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What Are 2D Labels?

E. Mauas — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:06:15 +0000

2D labels on an FBA shipment are a replica of – and can be used in stead of – regular shipment labels.

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FBA Shipment Error: “You must Include a valid ShipmentId”…

E. Mauas — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:21:45 +0000

The following error message will appear when accepting a plan shipment which has been created more than 48 hours ago.

As the error message indicates, a shipment must be accepted within 48 hours of created date, otherwise the shipment expires.

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Can I change the “Ship-From” Address on an FBA Shipment?

E. Mauas — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:37:33 +0000

Yes you can, and is simple as can be!

In order to change the ‘Ship-from’ address on a shipment (in any status), follow these easy steps:

Head over to Inventory Transfers > FBA shipments.
Locate the desired shipment.
Scroll to the bottom left hand side. See “shipping info” (in any step of the shipment).
Hover over the address, which will display a pencil icon.
Click on that, and change to desired address.

See screenshot for demonstration:

The inventory will immediately reflect on the new warehouse.

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How to Avoid the Splitting of FBA Shipments

E. Mauas — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:34:47 +0000

Have you ever found yourself frustrated with Amazon’s tendency to split your carefully planned FBA shipments, causing delays and extra expenses? We understand your pain, and that’s why we’re excited to introduce the “Re-Route” feature in Inventory Ahead, designed to put the control back in your hands and prevent those split shipments.

How Does the “Re-Route” Feature Work?

Let’s take a closer look at how this feature operates and how it empowers you to keep your shipments intact:

1. Accessing the “Re-Route” Option

The “Re-Route” option becomes available in the second step of the planning process, under the “Plan Status” of FBA shipments. This is where you have the chance to regain control over your FBA shipments.

Note: This option is only available for shipments selected to send by “individual” units.

2. Table Display

When you click on “Re-Route,” a table will appear, providing you with key information to make an informed decision. Here’s what you’ll find in this table:

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit): This column lists all the SKUs within your shipment.
Original Qty: The “Original Qty” column shows the quantity you initially set for each SKU when creating the shipment. This represents the quantity you intended to send to Amazon.
Split Qty: This column displays the quantity Amazon has suggested for each SKU, which is often the cause of the splitting issue.
Suggested Qty: The “Suggested Qty” column is where Inventory Ahead shines. We provide a new quantity suggestion based on a sophisticated calculation. This calculation is designed to outsmart Amazon’s system of splitting shipments by optimizing the quantity to maintain the shipment’s integrity.

3. “Retry with New Suggestion” Button

The real magic happens when you click on the “Retry with New Suggestion” button. This action prompts our system to reevaluate your shipment based on the suggested quantity. We recalculate and optimize the quantity to prevent the splitting of your shipment, ensuring that your products stay together during the fulfillment process.

Note: Once clicked on “Retry with New Suggestion”, give it a minute to load, and “View contents” for new results!

Ready to reclaim control over your FBA shipments? Try out the “Re-Route” feature today and experience the benefits for yourself!

Opting Out of Amazon’s Multiple Destinations Option

Another way to avoid split shipments is by opting out of Amazon’s Multiple Destinations program. This program offers discounts, but if you prefer not to participate, you can opt out by following these steps:

Send an email to fba-ops-mipo@amazon.com.
Include your merchant token in the body of the email.
Clearly state that you want to opt out of the Multiple Destinations program.

For more information on this option, you can refer to the following Help pages:

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Why Am I Not Seeing an FBA Shipment on Inventory Ahead?

E. Mauas — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:17:48 +0000

If a shipment has been generated on Amazon or third-party software, Inventory Ahead will not hide your shipment until it reaches the “Shipped” status.

This precaution arises from the necessity of exclusively managing and finalizing shipments created on Amazon within the Amazon platform. This measure is taken to prevent any potential confusion or complications. Consequently, we conceal the shipment within Inventory Ahead, thereby restricting any alterations from being made.

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Can I Change an FBA Shipment Name on Inventory Ahead?

Zissy Schwartz — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:22:05 +0000

Inventory Ahead provides the flexibility to edit an FBA shipment name until its status transitions to ‘shipped’. Once the status has been updated to ‘shipped’, any modifications made will not be reflected on Amazon’s platform.

In the event that you decide to alter the shipment name while the shipment is in progress, you have the option to reprint labels to accurately display the updated name. It’s important to keep in mind that there might be a slight delay before your changes reflect on Amazon, so there’s no need for concern.

To modify the shipment name in Inventory Ahead, simply click on the ‘Edit’ icon located near the shipment name in either step of the shipment process. This straightforward action ensures seamless management of your FBA shipments’ information.

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I am Trying to Create an FBA Shipment and I am Getting a Missing Dimensions Error

Zissy Schwartz — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:23:40 +0000

If you encounter an error message stating “Missing Dimensions” while creating an FBA shipment, it indicates that the listing in question lacks item dimensions or package dimensions in your Seller Central account.

To address this issue, you should proceed by updating the product dimensions on your Amazon Seller Central account for all the listings mentioned in the error message.

Please note that it may take up to an hour for the updated dimensions to be reflected on these products. Once the dimensions are updated, you should be able to proceed with the shipment as intended.

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What does the error “Item Stranded” Mean?

E. Mauas — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:51:12 +0000

The current operation might have encountered partial success. Please verify the status for further details. The reason provided for the issue is “Item(s) ineligible from being inbounded, with reason: ITEM_STRANDED.” The specific item associated with this error is identified by the following details: [FNSKU: —–, MSKU: —-].

As indicated by the error message, this particular product has been stranded from Amazon’s side. There could be various factors contributing to Amazon’s decision to strand your product. To resolve this matter, it is necessary to contact Amazon directly. Once the issue is resolved with Amazon, you will be able to proceed with sending your inventory to FBA.

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Does Inventory Ahead Allow Sellers to Send More Than the Available Stock in the Warehouse?

Zissy Schwartz — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:36:47 +0000

Inventory Ahead does not restrict sellers from sending more stock to FBA than what is currently available in the warehouse. However, the replenishment suggestions will never exceed the available stock.

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Why Does my Item Show “Inbound”?

Zissy Schwartz — Mon, 29 May 2023 15:55:33 +0000

The reason why an item shows as “inbound” on the “Listings” page is that the product is part of a Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) shipment that has not yet been received by Amazon.

Once the shipment is received by Amazon, the number of inbound inventory will be displayed as “FBA inventory” on the “Listings” page.

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