Which Seller Central reports do I need for removal order reconciliation?

The three key reports are: Removal Order Detail (shows every removal order, shipment, and item), the Reimbursements report (shows what Amazon has already paid back), and the Inventory Event Detail / Inventory Ledger (shows stock movements including removals). Together these let you reconcile expected vs actual inventory.

What if Amazon says the shipment was delivered but items are missing?

If the carrier shows delivery but your goods-in records show fewer items than expected, you have a discrepancy claim. Photograph the box on arrival, count and document what you received, and file a case referencing the specific shipment ID and the quantity shortfall.

Removal order guide

Amazon FBA Removal Orders (UK): Track, Reconcile & Avoid Missing Inventory

Removal orders look simple on paper. Amazon picks your stock, boxes it up, and ships it back to you. In practice, units go missing at every stage and most sellers never notice until the claim window has closed.

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What is an Amazon FBA removal order?

A removal order is your instruction to Amazon to return inventory from their fulfilment centres back to you. You might request removals for unsold stock, seasonal products, items flagged for disposal, or goods you want to inspect and resell elsewhere.

Each removal order can generate multiple shipments. Amazon decides how to split the items across boxes based on which warehouses hold the stock. A single order for 50 units might arrive as three separate shipments from three different fulfilment centres, each with its own tracking number.

This is where the complexity starts. You requested 50 units. Amazon says they shipped 50. But did 50 actually arrive? Were they in the right condition? Did the carrier deliver all three boxes? If any of those answers are “no,” you have a limited window to file a reimbursement claim before the opportunity expires.

Removal order structure

Removal Order — your request to Amazon (one order ID)

Shipment — a physical box dispatched from a warehouse (has its own tracking number)

Item — an individual product unit inside the shipment (identified by FNSKU)

Three Seller Central reports you need for reconciliation

You can reconcile removal orders manually using three reports from Seller Central. Together, they give you the full picture of what was shipped, what was delivered, and what Amazon has already reimbursed.

Removal Order Detail

Reports > Fulfilment > Removal Order Detail

The master list of every removal order, shipment, and item. Shows order status, shipped quantities, tracking numbers, and whether Amazon considers the order complete.

Reimbursements Report

Reports > Payments > Reimbursements

Shows what Amazon has already reimbursed you for. Cross-reference case IDs here against your filed claims to verify you were actually paid.

Inventory Event Detail / Ledger

Reports > Fulfilment > Inventory Event Detail

Tracks every stock movement in and out of Amazon FBA. Useful for confirming that removed units were actually deducted from your inventory and understanding the full lifecycle.

How to reconcile your removal orders (step by step)

Whether you do this manually or use a tool, the reconciliation process follows the same five steps.

Pull your Removal Order Detail report

Download the report for your chosen date range. This gives you every removal order, every shipment within each order, and every item within each shipment. Export it and sort by order status.

Cross-reference against your goods-in records

For each shipment marked as delivered, compare the shipped quantity against what you (or your 3PL) actually counted in. A shipment of 9 units that only contained 7 is a 2-unit discrepancy worth investigating.

Verify tracking and proof of delivery

Check the carrier tracking for each shipment. Confirm whether it was actually delivered, and whether proof of delivery is available. Shipments with no tracking movement beyond 15 days are potential lost-in-transit claims.

Triage discrepancies by claim type

Categorise each issue: shipment not received (lost in transit), items missing from box (quantity shortfall), damaged in transit, or Amazon graded incorrectly. Each type has a different claim route and deadline.

File claims before the window closes

Open a case in Seller Central for each claimable discrepancy. Reference the removal order ID, shipment ID, and tracking evidence. Be concise and factual. Keep a record of every case reference for follow-up.

Triage checklist: what to do with each discrepancy

Not every removal order issue is claimable. Use this checklist to decide what action to take for each scenario.

Still processing

Wait. Amazon is still picking and packing. Check back in a few days or wait for the order status to change to Complete.

Shipped but not arrived

Track the shipment. If the carrier shows no movement for 15+ days, prepare a lost-in-transit claim. Do not file too early.

Delivered but items missing

Compare your goods-in count against the shipped quantity. Photograph the box. File a discrepancy claim with the shipment ID and quantity shortfall.

Items damaged on arrival

Document the damage with photos. File a damaged-in-transit claim as soon as you receive the items. Include product images and condition notes.

Cancelled by Amazon

Check if the units were returned to your FBA inventory. If the stock is neither in FBA nor shipped to you, investigate further with a support case.

Weekly removal order SOP

Run this checklist every week to stay on top of your removal orders. Consistency is what separates sellers who recover money from those who leave it behind.

Pull the Removal Order Detail report for the last 7 days

Cross-reference each order against your goods-in records or 3PL intake log

Flag any shipments showing "Complete" where you haven’t received the expected quantity

Check tracking for any shipments still in transit beyond 15 days

File claims for any discrepancies before the claim window closes

Update your claim tracker with case references and outcomes

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Amazon FBA removal order?+

A removal order is your instruction to Amazon to ship inventory from their fulfilment centres back to you. Each order can contain multiple shipments, and each shipment can contain multiple product units.

How long do I have to claim for missing removal order items?+

In the UK, you have 74 days from shipment creation for lost-in-transit claims, and 60 days from delivery for damage or grading disputes. You must wait at least 15 days after the last confirmed movement before filing a lost-in-transit claim.

Which Seller Central reports do I need?+

Three reports: Removal Order Detail (items and shipments), Reimbursements (what Amazon already paid), and Inventory Event Detail (stock movements). Together they give the full reconciliation picture.

Why do units go missing from removal orders?+

Units can go missing when Amazon doesn’t ship everything, carriers lose or damage parcels, items are missing from delivered boxes, or Amazon grades items incorrectly. Each scenario has a different claim route.

What if Amazon says it was delivered but items are missing?+

Photograph the box on arrival, count and document what you received, and file a discrepancy claim referencing the shipment ID and the quantity shortfall. Your goods-in records are your primary evidence.

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