In the intricate world of supply chain management, Walmart relies on a systematic approach to tackle various issues that may arise during procurement and distribution. An essential tool in this process is the use of Walmart Deduction Codes. These codes serve as a standardized means to identify and manage specific challenges, ensuring the smooth operation of Walmart's supply chain. In this article, we've outlined a comprehensive list of all Walmart deduction codes, along with detailed explanations and practical examples for the most common ones.
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To help you navigate Walmart's codes effectively, we've compiled a comprehensive table, along with their descriptions and typical reasons for application. Please refer to this table as a quick reference guide:
Paper Code |
EDI |
Definition |
1 |
F1 |
Defective |
2 |
15 |
Return recall |
3 |
GG |
Unsellable merchandise |
10 |
1 |
Price Difference as Documented |
11 |
1 |
Price Difference between PO & Invoice |
12 |
3 |
Invoice Incorrectly Totaled/Extended |
13 |
A5 |
Substitution Overcharge |
14 |
6 |
Short/Damaged (Trailer Seal Intact) |
15 |
6 |
Pallets/Shrink-wrapped Short/Damaged |
20 |
6 |
Concealed Damage |
21 |
6 |
Concealed Shortage |
22 |
59 |
Merchandise Billed not Shipped |
23 |
6 |
Carton Shortage SL&C |
24 |
6 |
Carton Shortage/Freight Bill Signed Short |
25 |
A9 |
No Merchandise Received for Invoice |
26 |
TI |
Carton Shortage – Misrouting changed FOB |
27 |
6 |
Carton Damage – SL&C |
28 |
6 |
Carton Damage – Frt. bill signed damaged |
29 |
TI |
Carton Damage – Misrouting changed FOB |
30 |
19 |
Duplicate Billing |
31 |
MH |
PO number not on invoice |
32 |
MF |
Multiple PO numbers on invoice |
33 |
MG |
PO number incorrect on invoice |
34 |
10 |
Pallet charge |
35 |
55 |
Sales tax – state |
36 |
55 |
Sales tax – city |
37 |
DO |
Insurance |
38 |
30 |
Stop-off charge incorrectly added |
39 |
MC |
Freight cost on backorder |
40 |
B8 |
Routing violation – excessive freight |
41 |
SO |
Collect – should have been pre-paid |
42 |
MB |
Backhaul/pickup allowance |
43 |
RJ |
Merchandise S/B prepaid to consolidator |
44 |
RL |
Freight on returned merchandise |
45 |
21 |
Prepaid freight incorrectly added to invoice |
46 |
RB |
Freight allowance |
47 |
SF |
Excessive freight charge on invoice |
48 |
21 |
Freight should be prepaid to consolidator |
49 |
54 |
Freight cost to forward misrouted shipment |
50 |
71 |
Advertising allowance |
51 |
A8 |
Promotional allowance display/fixture allowance |
52 |
D5 |
Volume allowance |
53 |
D5 |
Truckload allowance |
54 |
ZZ |
Warehouse allowance |
55 |
A3 |
New location allowance |
56 |
89 |
Allowance not given off invoice |
57 |
D5 |
Quantity discount |
58 |
OT |
Other allowances |
59 |
82 |
Defective merchandise allowance |
60 |
97 |
Handling charge as documented |
61 |
37 |
Incorrect color/size allowance |
62 |
98 |
Labor and handling |
63 |
40 |
BOL addressed to wrong location |
64 |
RH |
Early shipment |
65 |
99 |
Late shipment |
66 |
MP |
No PO number on carton |
67 |
MN |
Incorrect PO number on carton |
68 |
ME |
PO number not on BOL |
69 |
MD |
Incorrect PO number on BOL |
70 |
MO |
No item number on cartons |
71 |
MM |
Incorrect item number on cartons |
72 |
C9 |
Labor and handling |
73 |
86 |
Duplicate payment |
74 |
E1 |
Previous account – debit balance |
75 |
MI |
Transfer of debit balance |
76 |
C4 |
Buyer’s reserve |
77 |
WO |
Overpayment of invoice amount |
78 |
MQ |
Storage charges |
79 |
GD |
Sample charges |
80 |
76 |
Cash discount |
81 |
FA |
Anticipation – vendor request |
82 |
FA |
Anticipation – early payment of invoice |
83 |
D6 |
Discount not taken at time of payment |
84 |
L5 |
Interest on recovery of payment in error |
85 |
RU |
Interest on overpayment |
86 |
55 |
Excise tax |
87 |
ZZ |
Other |
90 |
D3 |
Unauthorized charge – system deduction |
91 |
93 |
Merchandise destroyed – damaged/defective |
92 |
15 |
Merchandise return – overstock/recall |
93 |
4 |
Merchandise return – damaged merchandise |
94 |
F1 |
Merchandise return – defective merchandise |
95 |
A2 |
Merchandise return – wrong item |
96 |
B5 |
Merchandise for repair/assembly – not returned |
97 |
97 |
Returned merchandise handling charge |
150 |
82 |
Soft goods defective allowance |
151 |
B2 |
Purchase rebate allowance |
152 |
28 |
Wholesale club allowance |
161 |
B2 |
Purchase rebate allowance |
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