Target Chargeback Code A034: Unit / internal shortage or case-pack difference
Extracted from source — pending expert reviewLast verified: 2026-07-09
What this deduction means
Target's A034 is a deduction for an invoice-vs-receipt difference caused by a unit shortage or a case-pack discrepancy — Target received fewer units than billed, or the case-pack quantity did not match the item setup.
Typical penalty: Equal to the value of the shorted or mismatched units
Common causes
- Fewer units received than invoiced
- Case-pack quantity differs from Target's item setup
- Miscount at pack-out or receiving
How to prevent Target code A034
- Invoice from the confirmed shipped quantity
- Verify case-pack quantities match Target's item setup
- Reconcile the ASN and invoice to the packing list before shipping
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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