Kroger Chargeback Code LC: List cost difference
What this deduction means
The unit price on the invoice differs from the list cost Kroger has on file, and Kroger deducts the gap between billed and expected cost as an LC deduction.
Typical penalty: Equal to the price difference per unit billed
Common causes
- A price change that was never communicated or loaded into Kroger's system
- Invoice generated from an outdated price list
- Promotional pricing not reflected on the purchase order
How to prevent Kroger code LC
- Confirm cost changes are acknowledged by Kroger before invoicing at the new price
- Sync the 810 invoice price to the PO price, and flag mismatches before transmission
- Keep a dated record of price-change notifications for disputes
Related EDI transactions
Source
SPS Commerce SupplierWiki: Types of Kroger Deductions (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-10; pending official Kroger Supplier Hub verification)
Frequently asked questions
What is Kroger chargeback code LC?
The unit price on the invoice differs from the list cost Kroger has on file, and Kroger deducts the gap between billed and expected cost as an LC deduction.
How much does Kroger code LC cost?
Typical penalty: Equal to the price difference per unit billed
How do I prevent Kroger chargeback code LC?
Confirm cost changes are acknowledged by Kroger before invoicing at the new price Sync the 810 invoice price to the PO price, and flag mismatches before transmission Keep a dated record of price-change notifications for disputes
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