Lowe's Chargeback Code FPD: Routing guide violation
What this deduction means
Shipping with an unauthorized carrier, or failing to route a collect shipment through Lowe's Transportation Management System, violates the routing guide and draws an FPD deduction, even when the freight arrives on time.
Typical penalty: Per-shipment routing compliance deduction (varies)
Common causes
- Using a carrier not designated in Lowe's routing guide
- Collect shipments not routed through Lowe's TMS via the Vendor Portal
- Shipping prepaid when the PO terms require collect routing
How to prevent Lowe's code FPD
- Route every collect shipment through Lowe's TMS before tendering freight
- Check the routing guide for the correct carrier per lane before every shipment
- Train warehouse teams that on-time arrival does not excuse wrong routing
Related EDI transactions
Source
SPS Commerce SupplierWiki: Standard Deduction Codes at Lowe's (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-10; pending official LowesLink verification)
Frequently asked questions
What is Lowe's chargeback code FPD?
Shipping with an unauthorized carrier, or failing to route a collect shipment through Lowe's Transportation Management System, violates the routing guide and draws an FPD deduction, even when the freight arrives on time.
How much does Lowe's code FPD cost?
Typical penalty: Per-shipment routing compliance deduction (varies)
How do I prevent Lowe's chargeback code FPD?
Route every collect shipment through Lowe's TMS before tendering freight Check the routing guide for the correct carrier per lane before every shipment Train warehouse teams that on-time arrival does not excuse wrong routing
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