Amazon API error codes and how to fix them

InvalidSignature, AccessDenied, throttling and more — what each one means.

When the Amazon API status is red, ProductReview shows the exact error Amazon returned. Here are the common ones.

InvalidSignature / SignatureDoesNotMatch

Your Secret Key is wrong or has a stray space. Re-copy it in Amazon (regenerate if needed) and paste it again with no leading/trailing spaces.

AccessDenied / not yet eligible

Your Associates account doesn’t have PA-API access yet. Amazon requires a small number of qualifying sales before granting API access. Keep the account active and re-check.

InvalidAssociate / InvalidPartnerTag

The Associate Tag doesn’t match the selected marketplace, or isn’t approved. Confirm the tag in Associates → Account Settings and that the marketplace matches.

TooManyRequests / RequestThrottled

You’re calling faster than your quota. See Fix “RequestThrottled”.

ItemNotAccessible / no data

Some ASINs aren’t returned by the API (marketplace-restricted, third-party only, or delisted). Try a different ASIN or marketplace.

Still stuck? Turn on Debug logging under Product Review → Support, reproduce the error, and include the log when you contact support.
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