Navigating Walmart Deduction Codes: Why You Should Let Retail Consulting Team Recover Your Lost Funds

For suppliers partnering with Walmart, managing deduction codes is one of the most frustrating challenges. Walmart issues deductions for everything from pricing discrepancies to shipping errors, and these can quickly eat away at your profits. The problem? Many of these deductions and chargebacks are incorrect or disputable, yet suppliers either don’t have the time, resources, or expertise to fight them effectively.

That’s where Retail Consulting Team comes in. Our experts specialize in deduction recovery, ensuring that you don’t leave money on the table. In this guide, we’ll break down some of the most common Walmart deduction codes and explain why outsourcing your deduction management to Retail Consulting Team is the smartest way to recover your lost funds.

Understanding Walmart Deduction Codes

Walmart uses a system of deduction codes to categorize issues that arise from supplier transactions. These codes justify why a deduction was taken and can range from simple clerical errors to complex compliance issues. Understanding these codes is the first step in disputing them, but for many suppliers, the process is time-consuming and overwhelming.

Here are some common deduction codes and how they impact your bottom line:

Common Deduction Codes and Their Implications

1. Code 10: Allowance Difference as Documented

   • Issue: The allowance (discount, promotion, or markdown) doesn’t match what was agreed upon.

   • Impact: Incorrect deductions that reduce your profits.

   • How We Help: Retail Consulting Team ensures that all deductions related to allowances are valid and disputes those that are not, using clear documentation to recover your money.

2. Code 22: Merchandise Billed Not Shipped

   • Issue: Walmart claims you billed them for items that were never received.

   • Impact: A deduction is taken for the “missing” items, even if they were shipped correctly.

   • How We Help: We audit shipment records, proof of delivery, and invoices to challenge these incorrect deductions.

3. Code 24: Carton Shortage/Freight Bill Signed Short

   • Issue: Walmart’s receiving records show fewer cartons than listed on your invoice.

   • Impact: Payment deductions for missing items.

   • How We Help: We compare freight bills, carrier records, and Walmart’s receiving documentation to dispute and recover deductions that shouldn’t have happened.

4. Code 30: Duplicate Billing

   • Issue: Walmart claims you submitted multiple invoices for the same order.

   • Impact: Delayed payments and deducted funds.

   • How We Help: Our team cross-checks all submitted invoices and Walmart’s payment records to dispute false duplicate billing deductions.

5. Code 80: Cash Discount

   • Issue: Walmart deducts more than the agreed-upon discount for early payments.

   • Impact: You lose money on sales due to incorrect discount application.

   • How We Help: We verify the agreed terms and ensure that Walmart only deducts the appropriate amount, disputing any overages.

   
   

Why You Should Let Retail Consulting Team Handle Your Deductions

Walmart deductions aren’t just frustrating—they’re costly. Many suppliers assume they have no choice but to accept these deductions as part of doing business, but the truth is that a large portion of them can be disputed and recovered. The problem? Walmart’s dispute process is complex, requiring careful documentation and strict adherence to deadlines.

At Retail Consulting Team, we take the burden off your shoulders by:

✅ Auditing Your Walmart Deductions – We analyze your deduction history and identify disputable chargebacks.

✅ Handling the Dispute Process – Our team submits disputes with all the necessary supporting documentation to maximize your recovery.

✅ Recovering Lost Revenue – We fight to get your hard-earned money back and ensure your deductions are accurate moving forward.

With our expertise, we’ve helped Walmart suppliers recover thousands of dollars in unjustified deductions.

Stop Losing Money to Walmart Deductions—Let Us Recover It for You

Managing Walmart deductions doesn’t have to be a headache. Instead of wasting valuable time fighting chargebacks yourself, let Retail Consulting Team handle it for you. Our experts know exactly how to navigate Walmart’s complex deduction system to get you the money you deserve.

📞 Contact Retail Consulting Team today and let’s start recovering your lost revenue. Don’t let Walmart keep your hard-earned money—partner with experts who know how to fight for it.