Have you received an Amazon error code 8541 while adding a product and you do not know what it is?
In this blog post, we will answer the following from our experience,
• Why did you receive this error 8541?
• How to resolve this error 8541?
Short Answer:
This error simply occurs when Amazon finds out that the product id (UPC, EAN, ISBN, ASIN, or JAN) you are using to list the product is conflicting with an existing ASIN already on Amazon.
This error is a matching error which is contradicting existing ASIN information such as Title, Brand, color, or size.
What Does the Error 8541 Read?
Amazon Error Code 8541 read as follows,
“The provided SKU [SKU] conflicts with the Amazon catalog. The standard product ID values provided for this SKU correspond to the ASIN [ASIN]; however, some information conflicts with the Amazon catalog. The conflicting attribute values are brand (Merchant: [MERCHANT_VALUE] / Amazon: [AMAZON_VALUE]). If your product is this ASIN, modify these attributes to reflect Amazon catalog values. If your product is different from this ASIN, check if the standard product ID values are correct.”
This error pops up while you are adding a product on Amazon. This error states that the product id that you are using is contradicting existing ASIN information such as Title, Brand Name, Color, Size, etc.
Why did you receive this error 8541?
It is important to understand why did you receive an Amazon error 8541 and we have listed some possible reasons below why you might have received this error,
- You must have used a duplicate UPC and tried changing the title of the product
- You must have used a duplicate UPC and tried changing the brand name of the product
- You must have used a duplicate UPC and tried changing the manufacturer of the product
- You must have used a duplicate UPC and tried changing the color of the product
- You must have used a duplicate UPC and tried changing the size of the product
If you have used a duplicate UPC that matches the existing ASIN that is already on the Amazon catalog then this error will pop up.
Sometimes a seller does this intentionally, as the old variation is not going to be replenished anytime soon therefore seller thinks just to change the color to the new variation and use the same ASIN to secure old reviews on the ASIN.
Sometimes a seller makes this error unintentionally.
Sometimes the seller has used a new UPC but still receives error 8541. This is because that UPC might be fake or recycled therefore we recommend all sellers to buy UPCs only from GS1.
How to resolve this error 8541?
Please read the solutions for Amazon error 8541 below,
Received the Error by your Mistake
If you have used the duplicate UPC by mistake then simply use a new UPC to add your product and then you will not receive this matching error of 8541. You can also reconcile and match the existing listing and the error will go away.
Received the Error While you were Trying to Change the Existing ASIN Attributes
If you have used the duplicate UPC intentionally to secure reviews then you need to follow and read our post and understand how can you change the brand name, title, and other specifics of the product listing.
Received the Error Even with a New UPC
If you have never used that UPC before while adding a product and still you are receiving this error 8541 then you need to contact the Amazon support team however if you wish to avoid this hassle of contacting the Amazon support team then you need to buy a new UPC from GS1 and use it to add the product.
Conclusion
We have discussed why sellers receive Amazon error code 8541 and how to resolve this issue. Share your experience with us in the comment below regarding the solution that worked for you.
