Target Unpaid Invoices Explained

Every Target vendor knows about chargebacks, but fewer realize Target also "forgets" to pay invoices.

Sometimes, Target simply ignores valid invoices entirely. The result? Weeks or months go by, and payment never arrives. And unlike shortage or cost-difference deductions, unpaid invoices don’t automatically appear as deductions, they just sit in the system, quietly past due.

For most brands, that means hundreds of thousands of dollars sitting unpaid.

The Hidden Problem: Target’s Unpaid Invoices

Across the CPG industry, almost every Target vendor has a backlog of past-due invoices. We’ve seen it firsthand: brands with hundreds of dollars thousands in open invoices that should have been paid months ago.

The reason? Target’s automated payment system sometimes misses an invoice entirely — even when the order shipped, the delivery was confirmed, and the retailer already received and sold the goods.

Those invoices won’t get paid unless someone notices, assembles proof of shipment, and files a dispute. But most teams don’t have the time to dig through 3PL portals and EDI logs to find every missed payment.

Why This Matters

While unpaid invoices don’t technically appear as chargebacks, they have the same effect: lost revenue.
If Target doesn’t pay you, it’s money you earned but never collected.

And just like deductions, these unpaid invoices are often recoverable when disputed properly. In fact, win rates for unpaid invoice disputes are among the highest of any recovery category — you just need the right data and documentation.

That’s where RetailPath comes in.

How RetailPath Automates Target Unpaid Invoice Recovery

RetailPath’s Logistics Intelligence platform identifies and recovers unpaid invoices automatically — without manual searching or file uploads.

RetailPath connects directly to your Target EDI, 3PL, and shipment data to detect invoices that are overdue, validate that goods were received, and compile all required documentation to prove delivery.

Using our in-house Document X-Ray engine, Logistics Intelligence:

• Scans open invoice data to flag past-due or unacknowledged payments

• Cross-checks each invoice against shipment and delivery records

• Assembles proof packages automatically (BOL, POD, ASN, EDI 856, etc.)

• Submits and tracks disputes

• Monitors case outcomes and re-files rejected disputes when eligible

For most brands, this means instant visibility into every unpaid invoice — and automated recovery of dollars that would’ve been lost to time.

Why Automation Matters

This isn’t about fixing your supply chain or changing your payment terms.
If Target owes you, the job isn’t to “prevent" unpaid invoices — it’s to make sure they never slip through the cracks.

With RetailPath, that happens automatically.
Our platform ensures that every valid invoice gets paid — and every invalid deduction gets challenged — without adding manual work to your ops or accounting teams.