For some items in your Amazon catalog, Amazon requires a barcode containing the amazon assigned item name, known as an FNSKU. If your items don't already have an FNSKU barcode, you'll need to create a label and set up a VAS action so your packing team is prompted to apply it and has the label available during packout.

How to setup the item master

1. Navigate to Settings > Item Master

2. Search the SKU or SKUs you are setting up

3. Click on the three dots on the right side of the SKU and select Edit

   

4. Under Secondary Barcode Mapping, select FBA as the Retailer, then enter the FNSKU under Secondary Barcode and the item description under Product Description.

1. Select Save

How to create the label

1. Navigate to Settings > Label Templates

2. Select New Label > Create Custom Template

3. Name the label template and set the label size

   

4. Add a barcode for the FNSKU

   1. Set your preview text to resemble an actual FNSKU — this helps you visualize a real FNSKU label

   2. Set Barcode Type to Generic CODE128

   3. Set Barcode Data to Secondary Barcode

   4. Use the width and height multiplier to adjust the size of the barcode

   5. Drag the component to position the description on the label

   

5. Add dynamic text for the product description

   1. Set your preview text to resemble an actual product description — this helps you visualize a real FNSKU label

   2. Set Data Category to Item

   3. Set Field Name to Product Description

   4. Adjust the font size as needed

   5. Drag the component to position the description on the label

   

6. Select Save Template

How to associate the label to a SKU

1. Navigate to Settings > VAS Instruction Sets

2. Select Add Instructions

   

3. Name the Instruction Set

4. Select FBA as the Retailer

5. Select the applicable Facility

6. Associate SKUs

   1. If all of your items require FNSKU labels select the checkmark for "Apply to all SKU prefixes"

   2. If only a few of your items require FNSKU labels you can select them from the dropdown

   

7. Enter the packing instructions you would like the team to follow during packout (ie "Apply FNSKU Label")

8. Select the label you created

   

9. Select Save

FAQ

Will the labels generate dynamically?

Yes — as the team packs out each item, the label will automatically update with the correct FNSKU and item description.

How do I know if my SKUs require FNSKU labeling?

This is determined by Amazon during item setup.