Resolving the 'ISBN already in use' Error

The "ISBN already in use" error appears when the ISBN you are attempting to assign to your book already exists in Ingram's system. This often means the ISBN is associated with another publisher or has been uploaded to other platforms.

Title Transfers

If your ISBN already exists at Ingram and you want to use it on your IngramSpark account, you must request a title transfer.  

Tips and Best Practices

1. Before submitting the transfer request, ensure that any expanded distribution associated with the ISBN on other platforms has been removed.
2. Be aware that the transfer process can take up to 30 days to complete. Please plan your publishing timeline accordingly.
3. Alternatively, if waiting or transferring isn't feasible, consider obtaining a new ISBN to proceed with title setup.

You can read more about title transfers here.