Walmart Chargeback Code 33: Wrong PO number on invoice
What this deduction means
Reference the wrong purchase order number on an invoice, say Walmart issued PO #5678 but the invoice cites PO #5679, and the invoice cannot be matched to the order. That mismatch is a Code 33.
Typical penalty: The unmatched invoice amount until it is corrected and re-submitted
Common causes
- Manual PO-number entry error on the invoice
- Invoice mapped to the wrong PO
- PO number transposed or mistyped
How to prevent Walmart code 33
- Pull the PO number directly from the 850 into the 810 (no manual entry)
- Validate the PO number exists before transmitting
- Automate PO-to-invoice matching
Related EDI transactions
Source
SPS Commerce SupplierWiki: All Walmart Deduction Codes (secondary industry source) (Accessed 2026-07-09; pending official Retail Link verification)
Frequently asked questions
What is Walmart chargeback code 33?
Reference the wrong purchase order number on an invoice, say Walmart issued PO #5678 but the invoice cites PO #5679, and the invoice cannot be matched to the order. That mismatch is a Code 33.
How much does Walmart code 33 cost?
Typical penalty: The unmatched invoice amount until it is corrected and re-submitted
How do I prevent Walmart chargeback code 33?
Pull the PO number directly from the 850 into the 810 (no manual entry) Validate the PO number exists before transmitting Automate PO-to-invoice matching
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