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critical 6039

Error 6039 — Category authorization missing

What this means

Your account isn't approved to sell in this specific restricted category, even though the brand may be approved.

Why this happens

Category-level gating is separate from brand-level. Beauty, supplements, automotive, collectibles each require their own approval.

How to fix it

  1. Go to Seller Central → Inventory → Add a Product and search the category.
  2. Click 'Apply to Sell' on the gated category.
  3. Submit required documentation per category requirements.
  4. Wait for approval; resubmit feed after.

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