KeHE Deductions, Codes & Invoice Prefix: Full Guide

Every deduction on a KeHE invoice starts with a two- or three-letter code. That code, called an invoice prefix, tells you exactly where the charge came from, whether KeHE, a specific retailer, or a promotional program initiated it. If you do not know what the prefix means, you cannot decide whether to pay it, dispute it, or escalate it.

This guide is built directly from KeHE's internal Glossary of Terms and Invoice Prefix Key, updated July 2026. It covers the most common KeHE deduction codes, how they are grouped, and what action to take when you see them on an invoice or inside K-Solve.

What Are KeHE Invoice Prefixes and Deduction Codes

An invoice prefix is the alphanumeric code that appears before a deduction line item on your KeHE invoice. It functions as a deduction code that classifies the charge by type and origin. These codes also appear inside K-Solve, which means you can search, filter, and dispute by prefix once you know what to look for.

KeHE Deduction Code

Invoice Prefix	Definition
IA	KEHE INVOICE ADJUSTMENTS
IAA	INTRO ALLOWANCE
A	AD
AA	ALBERTSONS AD
AG	GLADSON IMAGING
ALB	ALBERTSONS AUDIT
AM	ALBERTSON PROMOTION
AMP	ALBERTSON PROMOTION
AN	NEW SEASONS AD
ANS	AOM GUARANTEE
AQ	ALBERTSONS/SAFEWAY
AS	AOM GUARANTEE
AT	ALBERTSONS/SAFEWAY
BB	BROOKSHIRE BROS
BD	BOTTLE DEPOSIT
BF	BROKER FEE
BL	BILO SCANS
C	CASE CUTS
CA	ADVERTISING PACKAGE
CR	REASORS
CS	CUSTOMER SPOILAGE ALLOWANCE
CVSN	CVS SCANS
CVSH	CVS PROMOTION
D	DEMO
DB	NEW SEASON DEMO
E	FINE
F	FOOD SHOW
FA	SHAWS REPLACEMENT
FF	FREIGHT
FTN	FRESH TYHME SCAN INVOICE
G	DAMAGES OR SPOILS
GP	RETAILER RECLAMATION-PUBLIX
H	PROMOTION (BROAD)
HA	ALBERTSON/SAFEWAY
HB	RETAILER RECLAMATION-HEB
HN	NEW SEASON PROMO/BILLBACK
HS	ALBERTSON/SAFEWAY
I	NEW ITEM SET UP
IP	PLACEMENT INDEPDENT STORE
IX	IX-ONE IMAGING
J	WAREHOUSE BILLBACK
JW	RETAILER RECLAMATION-JEWEL
K	SPIF
KA	ADVERTISING PACKAGE
KC	KEHE AUDIT-PRODUCT SHORT/PRICE CHANGE
KN	KINGS SCAN
KP	SHORT ON DEAL
KS	KINGS
L	RECALL
M	SAMPLES
MA	KEHE CONNECT BI ALLOWANCE
MD	MFG DISCONTINUED
ME	MEJIERS EDLP
MGP	OI AUDIT MOVEMENT GREATER THAN PURCHASE
MK	MARK DOWN CREDITS
ML	MEIJERS DISPLAY ALLOWANCE
MM	MEIJERS DEMO
MN	MEIJERS SCAN
MP	MEIJERS PERK
MS	MEIJERS SLOTTING
MX	MEIJERS AUDIT
MY	NATURAL SOLUTIONS
N	SCANS
NB	BUY FOR LESS
NF	SPARTAN NASH
NN	NEW SEASON SCANS
NP	PLACEMENT_NATURAL STORE
NS	NATURAL SOLUTIONS
P	PLACEMENT
PF	PUBLICATION LISTING FEE\
PG	PROMOTION OVERFOLOW
PL	PLACEMENT RETAILER REQUIRED
Q	OUT OF DATE CREDITS
QM	WAREHOUSE CREDITS-SALV1
QT	WAREHOSUE CREDITS-SALV2
R	RESETS
RDF	RESTAIL DISC
RF	ROUNDYS FAISHARE
RM	VENDOR RETURN
RP	REPAYMENT
RR	RETAILER AUDITS
S	SLOTTING
SA	SPROUTS ADS
SC	SPROUTS COUPONS
SF	SPROUTS REFILS
SKN	SKOGENS
SLF	SERVICE LEVEL FINE
SH	SHOW PROMOTION
SN	SPROUTS SCANS/REBATES
Sp	SPROUTS PROMOTION/DONATION BILLI
SS	SHAWS SLOTTING
SV	RETAILER RECLAIMATION-SUPERVALU
SW	RETAILER RECLAMATION-SHAWS
SWN	SAFEWAY SCAN
TG	SPECIAL DEAL PROMOTION
U	COUPON
UH	HEB COUPON
V	VENDOR RETURN
VR	VENDOR RETURN
W	DIRECT SHIP
WG	WALMART SPOILS
WP	WALMART PROMOS
XPP	PRICE PROTECTION
Y	DISPLAY
Z	SALES MEETING

DPI INVOICE PREFIXES (DEDUCTION CODES)

Invoice Prefix	Definition
CLANW	DPI NORTHWEST
CLAWE	DPI WEST
CLARM	DPI ROCKY MOUNTAIN
DED	AEA PROGRAM, MARKETING SOLUTIONS PROGRAM, SPOILS ALLOWANCE, FREIGHT ALLOWANCE, OFF INVOICE ALLOWANCES

How to Read a KeHE Invoice Prefix

When you see a deduction on your invoice:

Identify the two or three-letter prefix at the start of the line
Match it to the category above to understand who initiated it
Check K-Solve using the prefix or the invoice number to view backup documentation
Determine if the charge aligns with your signed Policies & Procedures (P&P) or promotion agreement
If it does not align, open a dispute in K-Solve using the red or blue dispute icon

How to Match Prefixes to K-Solve Disputes

K-Solve does not require you to enter the prefix manually, but knowing the code helps you write a stronger dispute. For example:

If you see SLF, reference your inbound routing guide and proof of on-time delivery
If you see CVSN, attach the promotion agreement showing the scan period and expected credit
If you see IA, attach the original PO and invoice showing the correct price or quantity

When you submit the dispute, select the dispute type that best matches the prefix category. Attach all relevant files and keep your ticket number for follow-up. KeHE allows up to three weeks for a response.

Conclusion

KeHE invoice prefixes are not arbitrary. They are a classification system that tells you who took the deduction and why. Once you know that WG means Walmart spoils, CS means customer spoilage allowance, and IA means a general invoice adjustment, you can move from confusion to action.

Your next step: Pull your last three KeHE invoices, highlight every prefix you do not recognize, and match them to the categories above. If a charge does not align with your agreements, log into K-Solve and dispute it with the backup documentation ready.