If a supplier does not have a defectives allowance with Target and receive a defectives deduction - are they also subject to a shortage claim on the same defective item? Essentially a dupe deduction? How does Target differentiate store defectives/returns and DC receiving damages? Is there anywhere in Partner's Online to pull defectives and damages data?
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In general, these represent different business events, so they shouldn't automatically result in a duplicate deduction.
Store defectives/returns (such as A004 Allowance - Defective) are typically tied to products that become unsaleable after it reaches the store or is returned. These are often aggregated store-level charges rather than shipment-specific deductions.
Receiving damages or shortages are usually associated with what happened when the distribution center received the shipment. Those are documented as receiving discrepancies and are processed under different deduction codes.
That said, if you believe the same units were charged as both a receiving damage/shortage and later as a defective allowance, it's definitely worth investigating. Compare the timing, item numbers, quantities, and any supporting documentation to determine whether the deductions are tied to separate events or if there's an overlap.
As for reporting, Partners Online does provide visibility into deductions and dispute details through Synergy, but there isn't really a single report that cleanly combines all defectives and damages into one view. Many suppliers use the deduction detail reports in Partners Online to reconcile these charges and identify potential duplicates before disputing.