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Resolve Amazon Ads connection issues caused by account type

Resolve Amazon Ads connection issues by selecting a supported account type.

Problem summary

You cannot connect a Sponsored Ads data source when you use an unsupported Amazon account type.

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Error message or symptoms

The Amazon Ads data source does not connect with the selected account.

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When does this occur

  • You try to connect an agency account with the Amazon Ads connector.

  • You try to use an account type other than seller or vendor for Sponsored Ads data.

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Root cause

The Amazon Sponsored Ads APIs support seller and vendor accounts. Agency accounts use the Amazon DSP connector.

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Solution

  1. Confirm the account type in Amazon.

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  2. Use the Amazon Ads connector for a seller or vendor account.

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  3. Use the Amazon DSP connector for an agency account.

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