Walmart Code 44: Routing violation / unauthorized carrier freight charge.
Walmart Code 44 means a Collect shipment was routed using an unauthorized carrier, service level, or consolidation point outside Walmart's Routing Guide, and Walmart deducted the excess freight expense. It is disputable when Walmart's transportation team authorized the routing change or failed to pick up the load.
Why Walmart issues Code 44.
- Shipping warehouse tendered a Collect load to a non-contracted LTL carrier
- Supplier shipped multiple small shipments on the same day to the same DC instead of consolidating onto one BOL
- Walmart's assigned carrier failed to show up and the supplier rerouted without a Transportation authorization number
Documents that win.
- Walmart Transportation routing confirmation or load tender from Retail Link
- Written authorization from Walmart Traffic/Transportation approving the alternate carrier
- Master Bill of Lading proving same-day orders to the same DC were properly consolidated
How to dispute it.
Find remittance line for Code 44 in Accounts Payable Dispute Portal (APDP) in Retail Link. Note the PO, invoice number, and claim amount.
Collect and verify documentation: Walmart Transportation routing confirmation or load tender from Retail Link, Written authorization from Walmart Traffic/Transportation approving the alternate carrier, Master Bill of Lading proving same-day orders to the same DC were properly consolidated. Ensure piece counts and timestamps match.
File dispute claim package via APDP selecting claim reason for Code 44 (Routing violation / unauthorized carrier freight charge) and attaching all verification documents.
Monitor claim status in APDP until approved (60-75 days). Approved credit memo will apply to a future settlement remittance.
Walmart generally reviews accounts payable deduction disputes up to two years after the deduction date in APDP. Check your remaining filing window with our free Dispute deadline checker.
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