Can you use SKU on Amazon?

A SKU (stock keeping unit) is a specific merchant’s product identifier. Amazon uses the SKUs in your inventory file to associate your products with the appropriate product detail page in our catalog (if one already exists). This means the following: Every product in your inventory file must have a unique SKU.

What is Amazon’s version of a SKU?

ASIN
An ASIN is Amazon’s SKU to identify a product universally and should NEVER be used as your SKU. An ASIN simply means a product exists on Amazon for sale, but danger Will Robinson, it is not YOUR SKU.

Is an SKU the same as an ASIN on Amazon?

While Amazon ASINs and SKUs are both used to identify products, they serve different purposes. ASINs help identify unique products in Amazon search while SKUs are used to manage physical inventory. A smart Amazon Seller will use both to help keep track of their products and their marketing.

Is an ASIN the same as a SKU?

ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) is an Amazon generated unique product code. ASIN is a unique product and SKU is an offer. This means that several SKUs can belong to one ASIN – one ASIN has multiple offers. Different sellers selling the same product can create their own SKUs for that one ASIN.

How do I change my Amazon SKU number?

The only way to shift a SKU on Amazon is to create a new one for the same ASIN and transfer inventory to the new Amazon SKU. There are two ways you can do this. You can sell old items and send new ones with the unique Amazon SKU number or contact Seller support and ask them to replace the existing SKUs with new ones.

Can I use UPC as SKU on Amazon?

SKU numbers are alphanumeric and used for individual sellers, while UPCs are based on numbers only and are identified universally. But you can use a UPC as an SKU number.

Is Fnsku the same as SKU?

FNSKU – a unique code which links a product to a seller. SKU – specifically for the seller’s benefit; a code/description you choose to help manage your inventory and keep track of your products.

How do I find my Amazon SKU listing?

To access this information, go to the Shipping Queue, click the Track shipment button to the right of your shipment, and then click the View shipments tab. Click Download SKU list to see information for each shipment.

Can SKU be changed?

Creating a new SKU The Product ID code of a SKU can be renamed to a new Product ID. SKUs can only be renamed if there is no order, inventory, purchasing, or listing history on the item.

What does “Amazon SKU” mean?

If you see the mention of “Amazon SKU” in your settings or account, it is referring to the unique FNSKU of your product. As this is a unique value, it is a good way to track your inventory and to label your products.

How do I get SKU’s from Asins in Excel?

In cell B2, enter the following formula for the matching SKU’s to show up next to the ASIN. Rather than having the formula point to just A2, a closed range is used (A2:A5) to do it in one go. This way, if you have 1000 ASINs that you want the get the SKU for, use A2:A1000 to load all the SKU’s in one go.

What is the difference between fnsku and product SKU?

The FNSKU is automatically generated by Amazon and is DIFFERENT from the product SKU. The seller can either let Amazon create the product SKU automatically, or enter a custom SKU code. Your product SKU is used purely for your own internal tracking and inventory management.

Can I convert my Asin to fnsku?

We don’t support converting an ASIN to FNSKU because your ASIN is not unique. The same ASIN could be listed in different marketplaces, different conditions, with different SKU’s. E.g. a red shirt’s ASIN could be B0AUEND, but have multiple skus for each condition it is sold.