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Incorrect reference

The export log displays the following message:


Skipped Product: 1/0 The reference "XXX-YYY" is incorrect


Cause


The product reference contains one or more characters that are not accepted by Amazon.


Amazon reference requirements:

  • Only displayable ASCII characters
  • Maximum length: 40 characters
  • No spaces at the beginning or end of the string


This issue is most often caused by an extra space at the beginning or end of the reference.


Solution


Use the Import and Export Tool to clean and correct your product references.


Updated on: 29/07/2025

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