Lowe's Chargeback Code VLS: Compliance deduction
What this deduction means
A VLS deduction is Lowe's general vendor-compliance chargeback, covering violations such as labeling defects (missing labels, unscannable barcodes, wrong placement), late ASNs, and shipments arriving after the Must Arrive By Date (MABD).
Typical penalty: Varies by violation; labeling defects run approximately $10 per violation
Common causes
- Unscannable or missing carton labels (direct thermal labels fading in transit)
- ASN transmitted late, or ASN data not matching the physical shipment
- Shipment arriving at the DC after the Must Arrive By Date
How to prevent Lowe's code VLS
- Use thermal-transfer (not direct thermal) printing so labels survive transit
- Transmit the 856 ASN as the truck leaves, validated against the shipment
- Plan delivery appointments backwards from the MABD on each PO
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 VLS?
A VLS deduction is Lowe's general vendor-compliance chargeback, covering violations such as labeling defects (missing labels, unscannable barcodes, wrong placement), late ASNs, and shipments arriving after the Must Arrive By Date (MABD).
How much does Lowe's code VLS cost?
Typical penalty: Varies by violation; labeling defects run approximately $10 per violation
How do I prevent Lowe's chargeback code VLS?
Use thermal-transfer (not direct thermal) printing so labels survive transit Transmit the 856 ASN as the truck leaves, validated against the shipment Plan delivery appointments backwards from the MABD on each PO
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