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What do the Amazon FBA inventory statuses mean?
Inventory statuses show whether stock is ready to sell, still being processed, moving through Amazon’s network or unavailable.
Amazon FBA inventory is divided into different statuses based on where the stock is and whether it can currently be used to fulfil customer orders.
FBA inventory status definitions
| Status | What it means | Can it fulfil an order now? |
|---|---|---|
| FBA Available | Stock ready for Amazon to pick, pack and ship when a customer places an order | Yes |
| Reserved | Stock Amazon recognises but has temporarily set aside or is still processing | Not currently |
| FC Transfer | Stock being transferred between Amazon fulfilment centres | Not while in transfer |
| FBA Inbound | Stock included in a shipment travelling to Amazon or awaiting receipt | Not yet |
| Unfulfillable | Stock that cannot currently be used to fulfil customer demand | No |
FBA Available
FBA Available is inventory Amazon can currently use to fulfil customer orders.
This is the most immediately usable stock when assessing whether a product is available for sale through FBA.
Reserved
Reserved inventory is known to Amazon but is not currently available for picking.
This can occur while Amazon processes the inventory or completes other fulfilment-centre activities. Reserved stock may later return to Available once processing is complete.
FC Transfer
FC Transfer is inventory Amazon is moving between fulfilment centres.
Amazon may rebalance stock across its network to position inventory closer to expected customer demand. The stock remains within Amazon’s network but may not be available for sale while the transfer is underway.
FBA Inbound
FBA Inbound is inventory included in a shipment sent to Amazon.
The stock may be:
- Travelling to an Amazon facility
- Delivered but not yet fully received
- Waiting for Amazon to complete its receiving process
Inbound inventory represents future supply, but it should not be treated as immediately available until Amazon has received and processed it.
Unfulfillable
Unfulfillable inventory cannot currently be used to fulfil customer orders.
This commonly includes stock that is:
- Damaged
- Returned in an unsellable condition
- Defective
- Awaiting assessment or another action
Unfulfillable inventory should not be treated as dependable available supply.
Why does total inventory differ from Available inventory?
A product’s total FBA inventory may include units that are Available, Reserved, in FC Transfer, Inbound or Unfulfillable.
Only the Available portion is ready to fulfil customer demand immediately. The other statuses may represent future, delayed or unusable supply.
Important note
Amazon controls inventory classifications and processing times. Statuses can change as inventory is received, transferred, assessed or made available within Amazon’s network.
Need help?
Contact support@merchantspring.io and include the relevant account, marketplace, store, ASIN, reporting period and any helpful screenshots or exports.