Target Chargeback Code A038: Substitution (invoice-receipt difference)
Extracted from source — pending expert reviewLast verified: 2026-07-09
What this deduction means
Target's A038 is a deduction for an invoice-vs-receipt difference due to item substitution — a different item was received than what was invoiced. Target deducts the resulting difference.
Typical penalty: Equal to the difference caused by the substituted item
Common causes
- Shipping a substitute item without correcting the invoice
- DPCI/UPC mismatch between the shipment and the invoice
- Unauthorized substitutions
How to prevent Target code A038
- Ship and invoice the exact item ordered
- Avoid unauthorized substitutions; get Target's approval
- Match DPCI/UPC on the invoice to the physical shipment
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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