One of the main reasons Amazon sellers lose reimbursement money is missed deadlines. Amazon gives sellers a limited time to submit reimbursement claims — usually between 3 to 9 months, depending on the type of issue. After this period, claims may no longer qualify for reimbursement.

Many sellers notice discrepancies too late because account audits are done manually or only once in a while.

Some important reimbursement deadlines sellers should track:

a. Lost or damaged inventory claims

b. Customer refund discrepancies

c. Fulfillment center processing errors

d. FBA fee overcharges

Tracking all these timelines manually can be difficult, especially as a business grows. Because of this, many sellers use automated reimbursement tools that continuously monitor their accounts and send alerts before claim deadlines expire.

For a full explanation of reimbursement workflows and automation strategies, read our blog Why You Need Amazon Reimbursement Software?.