Target Chargeback Code A032: Damage / defective (invoice-receipt difference)
Extracted from source — pending expert reviewLast verified: 2026-07-09
What this deduction means
Target's A032 is a manual deduction taken against an invoice for the difference between the invoiced amount and what Target received, where the majority of that difference is due to damaged or defective product.
Typical penalty: Equal to the invoice-vs-receipt difference attributed to damage/defects
Common causes
- Product damaged in transit or on arrival
- Defective units rejected at receiving
- Packaging that fails to protect the goods
How to prevent Target code A032
- Improve protective packaging so goods survive transit
- Inspect and QA units before shipping
- Keep delivery and condition evidence to dispute in Synergy (Partners Online)
Related EDI transactions
EDI 856EDI 810
Source
iNymbus — Target Deduction Codes Explained (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-09; pending official Partners Online verification)
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