Costco Chargeback Code QTY: Quantity discrepancy
What this deduction means
Assessed when the quantity received at the depot differs from what was ordered or invoiced — short shipments, overages, or miscounts that force manual reconciliation in Costco's receiving flow.
Typical penalty: Case-by-case; typically the value of the discrepancy
Common causes
- Short shipments never corrected on the ASN or invoice
- Mispicks or miscounts at the supplier warehouse
- Substitutions shipped without approval
How to prevent Costco code QTY
- Scan-verify picked quantities against the PO before loading
- Correct the ASN and invoice whenever a shipment goes short
- Never substitute items without written approval
Related EDI transactions
Source
WarehouseQuote — Costco Supplier Compliance Guide (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-10; pending official Costco Supplier Portal verification)
Frequently asked questions
What is Costco chargeback code QTY?
Assessed when the quantity received at the depot differs from what was ordered or invoiced — short shipments, overages, or miscounts that force manual reconciliation in Costco's receiving flow.
How much does Costco code QTY cost?
Typical penalty: Case-by-case; typically the value of the discrepancy
How do I prevent Costco chargeback code QTY?
Scan-verify picked quantities against the PO before loading Correct the ASN and invoice whenever a shipment goes short Never substitute items without written approval
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