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Overview

This node operation updates the status of a shipment for an Amazon order using the Amazon Selling Partner API. It is useful for sellers who need to keep shipment statuses current, such as marking shipments as ready for pickup, picked up, at destination, or delivered. For example, a seller can update the shipment status to 'Delivered' once the package reaches the customer, ensuring accurate tracking and order management.

Use Case Examples

  1. Update shipment status to 'Picked Up' when the carrier collects the package.
  2. Set shipment status to 'Delivered' after confirming delivery to the customer.

Properties

Name Meaning
Order ID The Amazon-defined order identifier in the 3-7-7 format, used to specify which order's shipment status to update.
Marketplace ID The Amazon marketplace where the shipment operation is performed, such as Amazon.com (US) or Amazon.co.uk (UK).
Status The current status of the shipment to update, such as Ready For Pickup, Picked Up, At Destination, or Delivered.

Output

JSON

  • orderId - The Amazon order identifier for which the shipment status was updated.
  • marketplaceId - The marketplace ID where the shipment status update was applied.
  • status - The updated shipment status.
  • updateTimestamp - Timestamp indicating when the shipment status was updated.

Dependencies

  • Amazon Selling Partner API
  • API authentication credentials (e.g., API key or token)

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Order ID is in the correct 3-7-7 format as required by Amazon.
  • Verify that the Marketplace ID matches the marketplace of the order.
  • Check that the status value is one of the allowed options: Ready For Pickup, Picked Up, At Destination, Delivered.
  • Handle API errors gracefully, such as invalid credentials or network issues, which may cause the operation to fail.

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