Target Chargeback Code A036: Cost difference (invoice vs Target's cost)
Extracted from source — pending expert reviewLast verified: 2026-07-09
What this deduction means
Target's A036 is a deduction for an invoice-vs-receipt difference caused by a cost discrepancy — the cost billed does not match the cost Target has on file. Target deducts the difference.
Typical penalty: Equal to the per-unit cost difference across the quantity
Common causes
- Invoice cost higher than Target's agreed cost
- A cost change not synced before invoicing
- The wrong cost tier or promotion applied
How to prevent Target code A036
- Sync item cost with Target before billing
- Confirm cost changes are effective on both sides
- Validate promotional and agreed costs on the invoice
Related EDI transactions
EDI 810EDI 850
Source
iNymbus — Target Deduction Codes Explained (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-09; pending official Partners Online verification)
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