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Shipment → Confirm Shipment
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation confirms a shipment for an order on the Amazon Selling Partner platform. It is used to notify Amazon that a shipment has been dispatched for a specific order, including details such as the carrier, tracking number, ship date, and the items being shipped. This operation is beneficial for sellers who need to update shipment status and provide tracking information to Amazon to ensure accurate order processing and customer notifications.
Use Case Examples
- A seller confirms a shipment for an order with UPS as the carrier, providing the tracking number and ship date.
- A seller updates shipment details for an order on Amazon.com marketplace, specifying the items and quantities shipped.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Order ID | The Amazon-defined order identifier in 3-7-7 format, used to specify which order the shipment confirmation applies to. |
| Marketplace ID | The Amazon marketplace where the shipment operation is performed, e.g., Amazon.com (US), Amazon.co.uk (UK). |
| Carrier Code | The carrier code for the shipment, such as UPS, FedEx, or USPS. |
| Tracking Number | The tracking number associated with the shipment for tracking purposes. |
| Ship Date | The date and time when the shipment was dispatched, in ISO 8601 format. Defaults to the current date and time if not specified. |
| Items | A collection of order items being shipped, each with an Order Item ID and the quantity shipped. |
Output
JSON
shipmentConfirmationStatus- Status of the shipment confirmation operationshipmentDetailsorderId- The order ID for which the shipment was confirmedtrackingNumber- Tracking number provided for the shipmentcarrierCode- Carrier code used for the shipmentshipDate- Date and time when the shipment was dispatcheditems- List of items and quantities included in the shipment
Dependencies
- Amazon Selling Partner API credentials
Troubleshooting
- Ensure that the Order ID is in the correct 3-7-7 format as required by Amazon.
- Verify that the Marketplace ID corresponds to the correct Amazon marketplace for the order.
- Check that the Carrier Code is valid and supported by Amazon.
- Make sure the Tracking Number is accurate and matches the carrier's tracking system.
- If the Ship Date is not provided, the node defaults to the current date and time; ensure this is acceptable for your use case.
- Common errors may include invalid order identifiers, unauthorized API access due to incorrect credentials, or network issues. Verify API credentials and network connectivity.