Lowe's deduction & chargeback codes
A Lowe's deduction (or chargeback) is money Lowe'ssubtracts from a supplier's invoice when a shipment breaks a compliance rule. Below are the 6 Lowe's codes we track, each with what triggers it, the typical penalty, and how to prevent it before you ship.
- Accounts Payable / ShortageCode DT: ShortageView details →
- Routing / TransportationCode FPD: Routing guide violationView details →
- Accounts Payable / AllowancesCode PMT: Discount discrepancyView details →
- Accounts Payable / PricingCode PRC: Cost differenceView details →
- ReturnsCode RTM: Return deductionView details →
- Vendor ComplianceCode VLS: Compliance deductionView details →
Lowe's deduction codes: common questions
How many deduction codes does Lowe's have?
We currently document 6 Lowe's deduction and chargeback codes, each with what triggers it, the typical penalty, and how to prevent it. Lowe's may assess others; we add and verify codes against public sources over time.
What is the difference between a Lowe's 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 Lowe's 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 Lowe's 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 Lowe's. This is an informational reference, not legal, financial, or compliance advice.