Lowe's Code PAC: PAC promotional / advertising allowance deduction (Tracking Code PAC / DM######P).
Lowe's Tracking Code PAC (with Deduction # DM + 6 digits and DM + 6 digits + P) is a Promotional/Advertising Allowance deduction. It is disputable in Vendor Inquiry when the billed promotional allowance exceeds the agreed funding commitment or was already deducted off-invoice.
Why Lowe's issues Code PAC.
- Promotional allowance was deducted both off-invoice and via a PAC debit memo
- PAC billing exceeded the signed promotional commitment
Documents that win.
- Signed Lowe's Promotional / Advertising Agreement
- PAC calculation backup from LoweLink ticketing
- Invoices showing off-invoice promotional discounts
How to dispute it.
Find remittance line for Code PAC in Vendor Inquiry / Ticketing in Lowe's Vendor Gateway (LoweLink). Note the PO, invoice number, and claim amount.
Collect and verify documentation: Signed Lowe's Promotional / Advertising Agreement, PAC calculation backup from LoweLink ticketing, Invoices showing off-invoice promotional discounts. Ensure piece counts and timestamps match.
File dispute claim package via Lowe's AP Portal selecting claim reason for Code PAC (PAC promotional / advertising allowance deduction (Tracking Code PAC / DM######P)) and attaching all verification documents.
Monitor claim status in Lowe's AP Portal until approved (30-60 days). Approved credit memo will apply to a future settlement remittance.
Lowe's allows suppliers to dispute AP deductions in Vendor Inquiry for up to 18 months after the last activity date. Check your remaining filing window with our free Dispute deadline checker.
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