How to Fix FBA Stranded Inventory (And Prevent It)
What Is Stranded Inventory?
Stranded inventory is FBA stock that can't be sold because there's no active listing attached to it. You're paying storage fees, but the inventory isn't generating sales.
Common causes include:
- Listing errors or suppressions
- Deleted or ended listings
- Pricing rule violations
- Category restrictions
- Product compliance issues
How to Find Stranded Inventory
- Go to Seller Central → Inventory → Manage Inventory
- Click Inventory Dashboard
- Look for Stranded Inventory section
- Or use the Fix Stranded Inventory tool directly
Common Fixes
1. Relist the Product
If you accidentally deleted a listing, recreate it with the same ASIN/FNSKU.
2. Fix Listing Errors
Check for suppressed listings and resolve issues like:
- Missing required attributes
- Image violations
- Title length issues
- Category compliance
3. Match to Existing Listing
If inventory is unassigned, match it to an existing active listing.
4. Create Removal Order
If inventory can't be fixed, create a removal order to get it shipped back or disposed.
Prevention Strategies
Monitor Listing Health Daily
Check Seller Central's Account Health dashboard regularly. Fix suppressed listings before they strand inventory.
Use Inventory Management Tools
Tools like ReplenishRadar track your FBA inventory and alert you to issues before they become problems.
Don't Delete Active Listings
Before deleting a listing, remove all FBA inventory first. Otherwise, it becomes stranded.
Keep Products Compliant
Stay on top of category requirements and product compliance. Changes can strand existing inventory.
The Real Cost of Stranded Inventory
Stranded inventory costs you:
- Storage fees: You're still paying for warehouse space
- Lost sales: Inventory sitting there could be selling
- Aged inventory fees: Long-term storage surcharges
- Opportunity cost: Capital tied up in unsellable stock
Learn more about the full impact in our stockout cost calculator.
Fix stranded inventory quickly—and prevent it from happening in the first place.
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