Yes, this is a common and frustrating scenario on Amazon, especially when the "Unfulfillable" status is tied to compliance or documentation issues—not damaged or expired inventory. In most cases, Amazon’s default response is to request a removal and resend, but there are a few workarounds that sellers have used successfully.
1) Escalate the Case Through Seller Support (Catalog or FBA Team)
Reopen the existing case or open a new one and specifically request it be escalated to the FBA Inventory Operations Team.
Mention that the inventory is not defective or damaged, and that the only issue was pending compliance documentation—now resolved.
Use clear language like:
“This inventory was marked unfulfillable due to a compliance hold. The ASIN has now been reinstated and approved. I’m requesting a manual override to move the units from Unfulfillable to Available, as the inventory is in sellable condition.”
2) Include Proof of Approval
Attach your compliance approval email or screenshot showing the ASIN reinstated in your catalog or compliance dashboard.
3) Use the “Appeal” or “Update Listing” Option (if available)
In Seller Central, sometimes the ASIN will still show an “Appeal” or “Update Compliance” option—even after approval. Submitting through this again can trigger internal processes that re-check inventory status.
4) Get Account Health or Category Management Involved (Last Resort)
If this is a high-volume ASIN or the inventory value is significant, request a callback from the Account Health team and explain the situation. They sometimes have access to escalate beyond standard support.
Keep in Mind:
If Amazon flags it as non-sellable due to storage policy (even post-approval), they may not allow a manual switch.
If your product sat in FCs for a long time, they may still require a removal/relabel to ensure freshness or updated packaging.
Seller Tip:
Document everything—especially the approval date, ticket IDs, and chat transcripts. If you do end up needing to remove and resend, this helps make a case for reimbursement if Amazon made an error in holding the inventory too long.