Why Duplicate a SKU on Amazon Seller Central? [Solve SKU Errors]

TL;DR

Learn how to create a new SKU for bugged products on Amazon and effectively manage inventory.

Transcript

you have a bugged product or SKU on Amazon you got to make a new one you're wondering what to do with your inventory and how to manage that catalog my name is Stephen Pope I'm the founder of my Amazon guy and in this video I'm going to walk you through a couple of quick tips that'll be just invaluable for you to understand and do on your own busine... Read More

Key Insights

• 💀 Creating a new SKU on Amazon is a simple process of cloning the listing and adding unique identifiers.
• 😚 Sellers can sell out of the old SKU by increasing the price or physically closing the listing while keeping the ASIN active.
• 💀 Transferring skus may affect advertising campaigns, requiring sellers to manually add the new SKU to avoid disruptions.
• 💀 SKU-specific elements include shipping method and data attribute submission, while ASIN-specific elements include front end data, reviews, and BSR.
• ℹ️ Maintaining a single source of data for SKU information helps prevent confusion and the need to update information in multiple locations.
• 🥹 Backing up catalog data is essential before switching to a new SKU, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal data loss.
• 🍧 Having duplicate skus with different shipping methods can help sellers manage stockouts and optimize fulfillment options.

Questions & Answers

Q: What should I do if I have a bugged SKU on Amazon?

If you have a bugged SKU, the best solution is to create a new SKU by cloning the listing and adding a suffix to differentiate it from the old SKU.

Q: How can I sell out of the old SKU before switching to the new SKU?

You can either increase the price of the new SKU by a dollar to prioritize selling out of the old SKU or physically close the listing of the old SKU while keeping the ASIN active.

Q: Will transferring skus on an ASIN affect advertising campaigns?

Yes, transferring skus may make old advertising campaigns inactive. Sellers need to manually add the new SKU to their campaigns to avoid disruption.

Q: Can I have multiple skus with different shipping methods?

Yes, having duplicate skus with different shipping methods (FBA and FBM) can help prevent stockouts and optimize fulfillment options.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Creating a new SKU on Amazon is fairly easy - simply clone the listing, fill out the necessary information, and submit.

• To manage inventory, sellers can sell out of the old SKU first by increasing the price or physically closing the listing.

• Transferring skus may affect certain elements like advertising campaigns, but front end data, reviews, and BSR remain the same.