Target Code A030: Carton shortage.
Target Code A030 is the official Accounts Payable deduction code for a full-carton shortage recorded when a shipment is received at a Target Regional Distribution Center (RDC) or Upstream DC (UDC). It is one of Target's highest-volume deductions and is resolved through Synergy in Partners Online.
Why Target issues Code A030.
- Target DC receiving staff missed scanning cartons during unload
- Cartons from one PO were split across multiple pallets or trailers
- ASN (EDI 856) case count did not match the EDI 810 invoice
- Overage was checked in under a different PO on the same BOL
Documents that win.
- Signed Proof of Delivery (POD) with Target DC stamp for Prepaid shipments, or signed Bill of Lading (BOL) showing carrier pickup for Collect shipments
- Original Purchase Order and Vendor Invoice
- Packing list / manifest showing carton counts per PO
How to dispute it.
Find remittance line for Code A030 in Synergy in Partners Online (POL) for AP deductions. Note the PO, invoice number, and claim amount.
Collect and verify documentation: Signed Proof of Delivery (POD) with Target DC stamp for Prepaid shipments, or signed Bill of Lading (BOL) showing carrier pickup for Collect shipments, Original Purchase Order and Vendor Invoice, Packing list / manifest showing carton counts per PO. Ensure piece counts and timestamps match.
File dispute claim package via Synergy selecting claim reason for Code A030 (Carton shortage) and attaching all verification documents.
Monitor claim status in Synergy until approved (30-60 days). Approved credit memo will apply to a future settlement remittance.
Target allows up to 18 months from the document date for standard accounts payable deductions in Synergy (1 document per Synergy case). Check your remaining filing window with our free Dispute deadline checker.
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