Kroger deduction & chargeback codes
A Kroger deduction (or chargeback) is money Krogersubtracts from a supplier's invoice when a shipment breaks a compliance rule. Below are the 8 Kroger codes we track, each with what triggers it, the typical penalty, and how to prevent it before you ship.
- Accounts Payable / AllowancesCode CD: Cash discountView details →
- EDI ComplianceCode EC: EDI non-complianceView details →
- Accounts Payable / PricingCode LC: List cost differenceView details →
- Accounts Payable / AllowancesCode OI: Off-invoice allowanceView details →
- On-Time DeliveryCode ORAD: Late shipment (Original Requested Arrival Date)View details →
- Accounts Payable / InvoicingCode OV: OverageView details →
- Accounts Payable / ShortageCode SH: ShortageView details →
- Master DataCode WV: Wrong vendorView details →
Kroger deduction codes: common questions
How many deduction codes does Kroger have?
We currently document 8 Kroger deduction and chargeback codes, each with what triggers it, the typical penalty, and how to prevent it. Kroger may assess others; we add and verify codes against public sources over time.
What is the difference between a Kroger chargeback and a deduction?
In retail vendor compliance the two terms are used interchangeably: the retailer subtracts, or "charges back," money from your invoice when a shipment breaks a rule in the vendor agreement. This is not the same as a payment-card chargeback, which is a consumer dispute on a credit-card transaction.
How do you prevent Kroger deductions?
Catch the ASN, label, routing, or invoice error before the shipment leaves your dock. Each code page lists its common causes and prevention steps, and the Kroger prevention playbook collects the pre-shipment checks that matter most.
Last reviewed 2026-07-10. Compiled by the GetChargeback editorial team from public retailer vendor documentation and GS1/X12 EDI standards. How we research and verify.
GetChargeback is not affiliated with Kroger. This is an informational reference, not legal, financial, or compliance advice.