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warning 13602

Error 13602 — Browse node ID invalid

What this means

The recommended_browse_nodes value isn't valid for this product category. Browse nodes drive Amazon's category navigation.

Why this happens

Browse node taxonomy changes frequently. Submitting old or US-only nodes to international marketplaces commonly trips this.

How to fix it

  1. Look up current valid browse node IDs in Amazon's marketplace-specific browse-tree guide.
  2. Use 1–3 nodes per product, leaf-level for best categorization.
  3. Browse nodes are marketplace-specific — don't reuse US codes for UK or Germany.

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