What happens when Amazon posts adjustments after a settlement closes?

Amazon occasionally posts financial adjustments after a settlement period has already closed. These adjustments can occur for several reasons, including fee corrections, refunds, reimbursements, or accounting changes.

When this happens, MerchantSpring processes the new financial event and updates reporting accordingly.

Because MerchantSpring retrieves individual financial events directly from Amazon, adjustments will appear in reports as soon as Amazon publishes them through its financial APIs.

Why Adjustments Occur After Settlement

Amazon may update financial records after a settlement period closes due to:

• Refunds processed after payout
• Fee corrections
• Reimbursements for lost inventory
• Promotional adjustments
• Accounting reconciliations

These adjustments are normal within Amazon’s financial system.

How MerchantSpring Records Adjustments

When Amazon posts an adjustment:

1. The financial event is published through Amazon’s API.
2. MerchantSpring retrieves the new event during the next data sync.
3. The adjustment is added to financial reports based on its posted date.

This means the adjustment may appear in reports after the original settlement period.

How This Affects Reporting

Adjustments can cause:

• Changes to historical profitability
• Updates to fee totals
• Modified revenue calculations

Because MerchantSpring reflects Amazon’s finalized financial records, these updates ensure reporting remains accurate.

Notes: 

• Post-settlement adjustments are common.
• Financial reports may change slightly after settlements due to these corrections.
• Monthly reporting periods generally provide the most stable view of profitability.