Amazon as a Channel

Amazon serves as a robust channel integration in Flxpoint, enabling smooth product listing, inventory synchronization, and order management. It allows businesses to efficiently manage their Amazon Marketplace operations, ensuring accurate product availability, pricing updates, and streamlined order fulfillment directly from the Flxpoint platform.

 

How to Connect
 

  • Log into your Flxpoint account.
  • Navigate to the Channel menu on the left panel.
  • Click on the +Add Channel button to add a new channel.
  • Search for and select the channel you wish to integrate, such as Shopify or Walmart.
  • Follow the prompts to complete the channel setup.
  • Once the setup is complete, your channel is now integrated and ready to sync products and orders.
D&H Setup

This guide will help you connect your Amazon Seller Portal with Flxpoint using OAuth2 for secure and seamless integration.

Important: Ensure you have the correct credentials and marketplace information before starting the process.

Connection Details

Amazon OAuth2 Connection Steps

Enter your Selling Partner ID and Marketplace, then save the connection to initiate the OAuth2 process.

Steps for Locating Seller/Merchant ID & Token

  • Log in to Amazon Seller Central.
  • Navigate to Apps and Services > Selling Partner Appstore.
  • Search for "Flxpoint" in the Appstore.
  • Select the Flxpoint app and click Authorize Now.
  • Follow the prompts to authorize Flxpoint as a new developer.

Once authorized, you will be redirected to Flxpoint to link the generated token.

Amazon Seller Central Login

Steps in Flxpoint

  • Create a new channel and select Amazon as the integration type.
  • Select the "Amazon OAuth" connection that was created.
  • Edit the connection and update the marketplace as needed.

Amazon Developer Information

  • Amazon US, CA, MX:
    • Developer Name: Super Sale Source
    • Developer Account Number: 8674-2750-6503
  • Amazon UK:
    • Developer Name: Inventory Source
    • Developer Account Number: 9441-1215-9391

Locating Marketplace IDs

Amazon Marketplace IDs are standardized based on regions. You can select your marketplace from a dropdown during connection setup. Below is an example for reference:

Amazon Marketplace Selection

Note: After submitting the required information, Amazon will provide you with your Selling Partner ID and API Token. Ensure these credentials are entered correctly during the setup.

 

 

Listing Operations

Import Listings

 
 

Sync & Link Listings

 
 

Publish Listings

 
 

 

Order Operations

Get Orders

Shipping Mappings

Proper configuration of Shipping Mappings is an essential first step before setting up your order operations. This process ensures that orders imported from Amazon are accurately mapped to a central shipping policy within Flxpoint. Below are the steps and important details you need to know.

Why Is Shipping Mapping Required?

Shipping mappings are crucial for:

  1. Ensuring accurate and seamless import of orders from Amazon.
  2. Matching your Amazon shipping settings with the corresponding policies in Flxpoint.

     
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Without proper configuration, your orders may not align with your shipping methods, leading to potential errors in processing.

Steps to Configure Shipping Mappings

Identify Your Default Shipping Settings on Amazon:

  • Go to your Amazon Seller Central account.
  • Navigate to Settings > Shipping and Returns Information > Shipping Settings.
  • Locate the Default Shipping Address and Default Shipping Methods, as shown in the image below.

Understand the Amazon Shipping Methods:

  • Amazon provides multiple methods such as:
    • Standard: Normal transit time of 4–14 business days.
    • Expedited: Normal transit time of 2–6 business days.

       
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Match Amazon Methods to Flxpoint Channel Shipping Texts:

  • In Flxpoint, go to the Shipping Mappings section for your Amazon channel.
  • Configure the Channel Shipping Text to correspond to Amazon's methods.
  • For example:
    • Std US D2D Dom maps to Standard Shipping.
    • Exp US D2D Dom maps to Expedited Shipping.

       
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Verify Your Configuration:

  • Use the shipping text provided by Amazon to populate the Shipping Text in Flxpoint. Here’s a quick reference:
Shipping Text (Flxpoint) Amazon Method
Exp US D2D Dom Expedited
Second US D2D Dom SecondDay
Econ US Dom FreeEconomy
Std US D2D Dom Standard

Additional Notes

  • If shipping mappings are not configured, order imports from Amazon will fail.
  • The shipping text should match exactly with Amazon's configuration to ensure proper syncing of orders.
 
 
 
 

Sync Orders

 
 

 

Common Errors

Below is a list of some common errors encountered when working with an Amazon Channel and the steps to troubleshoot them:

1. Brand Restrictions

  • Error Message: You are not authorized to list products under this brand.
  • Explanation: Amazon may restrict listing certain brands unless you are authorized.
  • Solution:
    1. Add one of your SKUs for the restricted brand through Amazon's "Add a Product" page.
    2. Amazon will review your application. Once approved, the product will be linked to your seller account.
    3. After approval, you can establish a Link instead of publishing directly, which should resolve the issue for future listings.

       
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2. Missing Mapping

  • Error Message: "Missing required mapping for amazon.inventory_product.fulfillment_center_id in mapping template."
  • Explanation: This error occurs because the field fulfillment_center_id in the publish mapping template is not populated. By default, this field is left blank.
  • Solution:
    1. Open the publish mapping template in Flxpoint.
    2. Populate the fulfillment_center_id field with the appropriate value based on your fulfillment setup.
    3. Save the changes and retry publishing.

       

3. Product ID/Type

  • Error Message: "The product ID is required when the Product ID Type is provided."
  • Explanation: If you specify a Product ID Type (e.g., ASIN, UPC, GTIN), you must provide a valid Product ID in the mapping template.
  • Solution:
    1. In the publish mapping template, select the appropriate Product ID Type (ASIN, UPC, or GTIN).
    2. Ensure that the Product ID field has a valid value matching the chosen type (e.g., a correct ASIN for "ASIN").
    3. Save the updates and try publishing the product again.
       
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4. Condition Notes

  • Error Message: "Condition notes are not accepted for products with a new condition type. Condition note contributions have been ignored for 'SKU'."
  • Explanation: Amazon does not accept condition notes for products listed as "New." This is typically a warning rather than a critical error.
  • Solution:
    1. Verify the condition type for the product is set to New.
    2. Understand that condition notes are optional for new products, so the product will still publish despite this warning.
       
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