Amazon Error: “Product ID: The value specified is invalid.”

  • This error appears when Amazon determines the UPC/EAN/GTIN you entered does not meet the format or validity rules for the selected Product ID type.
  • Most causes are simple formatting issues, incorrect digit counts, or typos.
  • Your Bar Codes Talk GTINs are GS1-compliant and valid—this error typically reflects data-entry mistakes during listing.

Amazon Error Message:

  • "Product ID : The value specified is invalid."

Amazon Error Code:

  • When Adding a Product on Amazon

Amazon Screenshots:

Amazon Error - Product ID Invalid

Explanation

This error can happen for a number of reasons:

  • Entering spaces or dashes — GTINs should contain digits only.
  • Selecting GTIN but entering the wrong format (GTIN-14 must be 14 digits).
  • Selecting EAN but entering the wrong format (EAN must be 13 digits).
  • Selecting UPC but entering the wrong format (UPC must be 12 digits).
  • Incorrect check digit (last digit). Verify using this GS1 Check-Digit Calculator.
  • Correct check digit but entering a completely made-up or invalid UPC/EAN.
  • Manual entry typo — re-check the GTINs assigned to you by Bar Codes Talk.

Solution

Begin by reviewing the list above to identify the specific cause. In most cases, correcting the digit count, selecting the correct barcode type (UPC or EAN), or fixing a simple typo resolves the issue.

Ensure the number you enter matches the exact UPC or EAN we provided, with no added formatting characters. Once the proper GTIN format is selected and the exact digits are entered, Amazon should accept the Product ID.