Lowe's Code PMT: Cash discount / payment term discrepancy (Tracking Code PMT / DISC / DM######).
Lowe's Tracking Code PMT (often showing 'DISC' in the deduction list and DM + 6 digits as the Deduction #) is a Discount Discrepancy deduction issued when Lowe's takes an early-payment cash discount that differed from your invoice terms or was calculated from Receipt of Goods.
Why Lowe's issues Code PMT.
- Lowe's calculated the early-pay discount window from the DC receipt date rather than the supplier's invoice date
- Cash discount rate on the Vendor Agreement differed from the terms transmitted on the EDI 810 invoice
- Discount was deducted even though payment cleared after the discount due date
Documents that win.
- Signed Lowe's Vendor Agreement confirming payment terms
- Signed POD showing actual DC receipt date
- EDI 810 invoice transmission log and remittance payment date proof
How to dispute it.
Find remittance line for Code PMT in Vendor Inquiry in Lowe's Vendor Gateway (LoweLink). Note the PO, invoice number, and claim amount.
Collect and verify documentation: Signed Lowe's Vendor Agreement confirming payment terms, Signed POD showing actual DC receipt date, EDI 810 invoice transmission log and remittance payment date proof. Ensure piece counts and timestamps match.
File dispute claim package via Lowe's AP Portal selecting claim reason for Code PMT (Cash discount / payment term discrepancy (Tracking Code PMT / DISC / DM######)) 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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