Migration assurance
SP-API 2026 deprecations: migration guide and scanner checklist
SP-API 2026 deprecations explains what replaces Settlement legacy flat-file and XML reports, the removal date, the migration risks to validate, and how API Migration Guard detects the pattern.
- Target keyword: SP-API 2026 deprecations
- Removed: Settlement legacy flat-file and XML reports
- Replacement: Settlement Flat File V2 migration
- Removal date: November 11, 2026
TL;DR
| Deprecated item | Removal date | Replacement | Migration risk | Scanner detection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement legacy flat-file and XML reports | November 11, 2026 | Settlement Flat File V2 migration | The 2026 deadline is closest and parser rebuilds can take longer than endpoint swaps. | AMZ-SET-REPORT-001, AMZ-SET-XML-001 |
Official status
Amazon documentation lists Settlement legacy flat-file and XML reports as in-scope for this migration. Use the official source before code freeze because deadlines and replacement details can change.
Amazon settlement report removal changelog Amazon SP-API deprecation schedule
Deadline execution plan
Deadline pages are designed to drive prioritization. Use them to assign an owner, deadline, evidence artifact and rollback path for each module instead of treating all SP-API work as one generic migration.
| Decision | Evidence expected before code freeze |
|---|---|
| Earliest removal | Document the closest Amazon date and the affected production job. |
| Owner | Assign a module owner and reviewer for scanner findings plus sample validation. |
| Fallback | Record whether legacy behavior can be paused, retried or safely disabled if validation fails. |
Removed resource and replacement
| Old resource | Replacement | Deadline | Validation outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settlement legacy flat-file and XML reports | Settlement Flat File V2 migration | November 11, 2026 | The 2026 deadline is closest and parser rebuilds can take longer than endpoint swaps. |
What breaks
| Area | Breakage |
|---|---|
| Code pattern | Teams miss deprecated usage hidden in source, fixtures, generated clients or parser utilities. |
| Payload or schema | Output can appear healthy while API/report payload shape changed underneath. |
| Permission or data access | Access, role, retention or payment boundaries can block the commercial handoff. |
| Pagination, status or field mapping | Pagination, deadlines and sample-data reconciliation need module-specific validation. |
Before/after example
The example is intentionally small so the migration shape is visible in a code review.
Before:
requestReport('GET_V2_SETTLEMENT_REPORT_DATA_XML')
After:
requestReport('GET_V2_SETTLEMENT_REPORT_DATA_FLAT_FILE_V2')Scanner detection
| Rule ID | Severity | Evidence pattern | False positive condition | Validation step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMZ-SET-REPORT-001, AMZ-SET-XML-001 | Depends on module and evidence type | Settlement legacy flat-file and XML reports | Documentation, comments, generated clients or test fixtures can require manual review. | Run a free scan across Orders, Settlement and Finances source paths. |
Migration checklist
- Run a free scan across Orders, Settlement and Finances source paths.
- Open the sample report to confirm evidence shape and export expectations.
- Prioritize blocker findings by deadline and module ownership.
- Unlock the detailed report only after the free scan shows useful evidence.
Common mistakes
- Optimizing for broad migration wording before capturing exact operation/report queries.
- Treating static analysis as absolute proof instead of tested-scope evidence.
- Sending traffic to pricing without a sample report, methodology and free scan path.
Sample report preview
The public sample report shows the same evidence shape used by paid reports: rule ID, severity, file location, redacted evidence, migration mapping, validation step and quality gate.
FAQ
Who is SP-API 2026 deprecations for?
Developers, agencies and SaaS teams preparing Amazon SP-API cutovers.
Does the tool execute code?
No. It uses static analysis and sample validators only.
What should I do after a free scan?
Review the evidence, inspect the sample report format and unlock the detailed report if the findings are actionable.
Official sources
Validate SP-API 2026 deprecations in your source
Run a static scan, review the sample report shape, then unlock the detailed migration report when the evidence is useful.