ADC 222 

Discrepancy Disposition/Status (Reply) Code Revisions 

1. ORIGINATOR: 

a. Service/Agency: Defense Logistics Agency 

b. Originator: DLA/J-3751, telephone: DSN 427-2527 / Commercial 703-767-2527 

2. FUNCTIONAL AREA: Primary: Supply/SDR 

3. REFERENCES: 

 a. DOD 4000.25-M, Defense Logistics Management System (DLMS) 

 b. DLAI 4140.55/AR 735-11-2/SECNAVINST 4355.18a/AFJMAN 23-215, “Reporting 

of Supply Discrepancies” 

 c. DLMSO Memorandum, March 14, 2005, subject: Approved DLMS Change (ADC) 

144, SDR Transaction Exchange Business Rules 

 d. DLMSO Memorandum, October 3, 2006, subject: Proposed Defense Logistics 

Management System (DLMS) Change (PDC) 230, Passive Radio Frequency Identification 

(pRFID) Discrepancy Codes (Supply/SDR) 

4. REQUESTED CHANGE: 

a. Title: Discrepancy Disposition/Status (Reply) Code Revisions 

b. Description of Change: This change modifies and adds Disposition/Status Codes 

available for use in SDR replies. Revisions are identified in bold/italics. Assignment of 

these codes within SDR transactions must be recognized by automated SDR applications. 

c. Background/Issue 1: A DLA-J37/DDC review of the response codes updated under 

ADC 144 (reference 3.c.) revealed a requirement to split Reply Code 126 into two separate 

codes to improve clarification of response information for customers. 

Current definition of Reply Code 126, Stock not available for reshipment. Your 

requisition has been reinstated and will be placed on backorder, identifies two different 

operations/processes. For DOD-owned material shipments shipped from a Distribution Depot 

(DD) the two different operations/processes are for the most part accomplished by two 

completely different organizations/authorities. For example, when a DD is the shipper of the 

DOD/DLA owned material, the depot would in most cases receive an SDR for action on a 

shortage or wrong material shipment. The shipping depot is responsible for the accountable 

inventory record accuracy and is responsible as the shipper to investigate/respond to the SDR. 

If a customer requests a reshipment of correct quantity, correct item(s), the depot after 

performing an inventory may find that they do not have sufficient quantity of the correct 
material available to ship. The depot is then required to respond on the SDR using Reply 

Code 126 to notify the customer that “stock is not available for reshipment”. However, the 

storage and shipping depot does not have the authority or the systemic capability to “reinstate 

a customer requisition or place it on backorder” (this is the second sentence of response code 

126). Only the ICP has the authority and ICP system capability to “reinstate a requisition or 

place the requisition on backorder”. 

Therefore, the DD needs to use Reply Code 126 to notify customers that “stock is not 

available for reshipment”, but use of Reply Code 126 is misleading to customers, as the 

second sentence indicates the shipping depot can perform a process that it cannot perform. 

d. Background/Issue2: At times, new information becomes available resulting in the 

need to send an updated reply to the customer after the SDR had been completed/closed. 

There is no way to systemically identify the replacement or revised reply. A new reply code 

would provide an easy way to indicate this for both customer and application.

e. Procedures: 

(1) To eliminate misinformation to our customers on this response, 

recommend changing the definition of the existing Reply Code 126 and adding a new 

response code relating to requisition reinstatement and backorder processing. These changes 

will provide action activities with an option to use the individual reply codes separately or use 

together as two separate authorized responses when applicable. 

(2) In addition, a new code to identify corrected or revised replies should also 

be available for action activities. This code will be used when a closed or completed 

(meaning response already provided by the action activity) SDR is reopened or reconsidered 

as a result of a formal customer request for reconsideration; as a result of new findings during 

action activity review/investigation; or as a result of a mistake requiring a corrected reply. 

(3) Recommend changes to the reply code list as below. A complete list of 

codes is shown at the enclosure with minor updates to the reference 3.b. Corresponding 

changes are recommended for reference 3.a., including the DLMS Dictionary data element, 

“Discrepancy Status or Disposition Code.” 

Revise existing code: 

126................. Stock not available or will not be reshipped in response to SDR. 

Add a new codes: 

Code 

150...................... Your requisition will be reinstated and placed on backorder. 

151...................... Replacement/revised disposition/status; prior response is superseded. 

932.......................Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid wrong item information. 
 (4) Update reference 3.b. (extract provided):

4. Action Activity Response to an SDR 

 Disposition: 

 (1) The reverse side of the SF 364 or electronic/automated response will be used to 

provide information to the initiator and as an action reply for discrepant conditions. For 

Service ICP directed shipments, the ICP is responsible for providing an SDR reply to the 

submitter, except as such responsibility has been specifically delegated to the shipping depot 

by the ICP. Where the SDR response is delegated to the shipping depot, a copy of the reply 

shall also be furnished to the ICP which directed shipment. If acceptable to the U.S. 

Government submitter only, a verbal response is considered adequate when supported by an 

automated discrepancy reporting system. 

 (2) The action activity shall cite the appropriate disposition/status (reply) code as 

provided in Enclosure 6, and, when using hard copy, annotate the SF 364 using the 

appropriate blocks. The response will indicate the appropriate disposition, to include 

acknowledgement of the receipt, disposition of the material (for discrepant conditions 

requiring disposition instructions to the reporting activity, e.g., overage, receipt of incorrect 

item), validation of the report with authorization to grant financial adjustment (if appropriate), 

any instructions for repair or other types of corrective action, e.g., acknowledgment of the 

report; disposition of the material for those discrepant conditions requiring disposition 

instructions to the reporting activity, such as, overages or receipt of an incorrect item; 

validation of the report with authorization to grant a financial adjustment; instructions for 

repair; or other types of corrective action. 

 (3) The action activity shall identify a replacement or corrected reply using 

Disposition Status Code 151 to indicate that the previous reply is superseded. This code 

may be used when a closed or completed SDR (meaning a response was already provided by 

the action activity) is reopened or reconsidered as a result of a formal customer request for 

reconsideration; as a result of new findings during action activity review/investigation; or 

as a result of a mistake requiring a corrected reply. 

5. REASON FOR CHANGE: 

a. This proposed change will be used by all DOD organizations responsible for 

processing SDRs for shipping errors. The new response code/definition will improve 

customer support by allowing action activities the capability to respond with more accurate 

information to the customer. This will eliminate misleading response information from 

shipping activities that are authorized to notify customers that material is not available for 

reshipment from their storage site, but are not authorized to reinstate a requisitions or place 

material on back order. 
b. This change also adds a reply code for system use to accommodate a common error 

in which customers report incorrect item receipts without providing material identification for 

the wrong item. 

6. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES: 

a. Advantages: Improved customer support and clarification of response information. Reply code 

changes and additions require minimal effort since they are table updates. This method, rather than 

other more complex ways to identify a replacement or revised reply such as a beginning transaction 

segment code under DLMS, is recommended. 

b. Disadvantages: None identified. 

7. IMPACT: 

This change proposal will impact processing of Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs). 
PDC 231 Enclosure

ENCL 6 

DLAI 4140.55 

AR 735-11-2 

SECNAVINST 4355.18A 

AFJMAN 23-215 

TYPICAL ACTION ACTIVITY RESPONSES

LISTED BY DISPOSITION/STATUS CODE

DISCREPANCY STATUS OR DISPOSITION (REPLY) CODES

Action activities use the following list of codes to reply to an SDR. Up to three codes may

be used on a single report to provide complete financial and material disposition instructions 

and provide additional information as needed. Codes may be used to replace or supplement 

preprinted information on the reverse side of the SF 364. These codes are authorized for use 

in all reporting formats. Where possible, system design should accommodate in-the-clear text 

for ease of use. 

The 100-series codes provide status of financial resolution, material disposition instructions, 

or other appropriate information. (Note: Codes 104, 107, and 108 have been moved to 

interim reply grouping.) 

101 Credit authorized/recommended. 

102 Credit not authorized. See remarks. 

103 Discrepancy report receipt acknowledgment. 

105 Forward material received to address shown. Must use traceable and most 

economical means available. 

106 Forward material received to contractor address shown. Must use traceable and 

most economical means available. 

110 Disposal authorized in accordance with local procedures. 

111 Disposal authorized, monetary reimbursement from contractor. 

112 Disposal authorized, contractor will provide replacement. 

113 Provide disposal documentation to address shown. 

114 Provide disposal documentation by date indicated to address shown. Credit will be 

authorized upon receipt. 

115 Turn in material received to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO). 

116 Turn in hazardous material received to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office 

(DRMO). MIPR or Bill to DoDAAC provided to cover disposal costs. 

117 Material will be billed if not returned by date indicated. 

118 Debit authorized for material retained. 

119 Retain material received at no charge. 

120 Retain material with consideration from contractor. 

121 Retain material without consideration from contractor. 

122 Retain material for future supply decision. 
123 Material will be reshipped (provide estimated date of replacement shipment, when 

known). 

124 Material is no longer procurable. 

125 Incomplete part/missing component being forwarded. 

126 Stock not available for reshipment. Your requisition has been reinstated and will be 

placed on backorder. Stock not available or will not be reshipped in response to 

SDR

127 Contractor to reship. 

128 Balance of contract material will not be shipped. 

129 Reimbursement for repackaging discrepancy cannot be authorized until submitter 

provides cost for repackaging. 

130 Place material in stock as is. 

131 Remark/repackage material and place in stock. 

132 Inspect and place in depot stock. 

133 Upgrade material to Condition Code A, correction made by government with 

reimbursement from contractor. 

134 Upgrade material to Condition Code A, correction made by government without 

reimbursement from contractor. 

135 Documentation/technical data is being forwarded. 

136 Confirmed canceled requisition shipped. 

137 Additional comments provided. See remarks. 

138 Shipment shortage based on pieces, weight, and cube. 

139 Warehouse denial total shipment. 

140 Warehouse denial partial shipment. 

141 Duplicate shipment from stock or procurement. 

142 Proof of Delivery/Evidence of Shipment not available. 

143 SDR canceled by submitter. 

144 Recorded for information only. No action taken. 

145 No contractor liability found. 

146 Material return acknowledged. 

147 Corrected shipment document (DD Form 250) provided. 

148 Representative will contact you for discussion concerning disposition. 

149 Material will be picked up in number of days indicated. 

150 Your requisition will be reinstated and placed on backorder. 

151 Replacement/revised disposition/status; prior response is superseded. 

The 200-series codes provide additional information relevant to Security Assistance SDRs. 

201 Incorrect information provided by U.S. Government contract. 

202 MAPAD information not current by U.S. Government error. 

203 Material erroneously returned to U.S. Government stock. 

204 Overage of Repair and Replace material. 

205 Shortage of Repair and Replace material. 

206 Administrative write-off recommended. 

207 No financial adjustment required. Excess Defense Articles (EDA). Overage not 

billed. 
208 Repaired in-country by contractor or U.S. Government personnel. 

The 300-series codes indicate Distribution Depot status on SDRs forwarded to a non-DLA 

action activity the owner/manager for action.

301 SDR forwarded for disposition by USA as indicated. 

302 SDR forwarded for disposition by USAF as indicated. 

303 SDR forwarded for disposition by USMC as indicated. 

304 SDR forwarded for disposition by USCG as indicated. 

305 SDR forwarded for disposition by USN as indicated. 

306 SDR forwarded for disposition by GSA as indicated. 

307 SDR forwarded for disposition by DLA as indicated. 

The 400-series codes indicate the SDR has been closed for the reason provided. 

400 SDR closed. Non-compliance with disposition instructions. 

401 SDR closed. Non-response to additional information request. 

402 SDR closed. Wrong material returned. 

The 500-series (and some 100-series) codes indicate an interim reply. 

103 Discrepancy report receipt acknowledgment. 

104 Additional clarification required from customer. See remarks. 

107 Forward material to address shown for inspection/exhibit analysis. Must use 

traceable and most economical means available. 

108 Forward material to contractor address shown for inspection/exhibit analysis. Must 

use traceable and most economical means available. 

501 SDR assigned to Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for investigation. 

502 SDR resolution deferred pending receipt of exhibit. 

503 SDR currently under investigation. 

504 SDR forwarded to new action activity as shown. 

505 SDR under investigation. SDR has been forwarded to activity identified for 

additional action. 

506 Item has been transferred to new item manager. Referred to GIM for disposition. 

507 SDR forwarded to shipping depot for Proof of Delivery. 

508 SDR forwarded to shipping depot for Evidence of Shipment. 

509 SDR forwarded to local procurement office for action. 

510 SDR forwarded to Item Manager for research and/or disposition instructions. 

511 SDR forwarded to Industrial Operations Command for action. 

513 SDR forwarded to IL Directorate or Repair and Return Office for research of R&R 

case. 

514 SDR forwarded to the packaging specialist for research. 

515 Procurement/Defense Contract Management Agency awaiting response from 

contractor. SDR suspended. 

516 Receipt of material returned by customer has not posted to date. Under 

investigation. 
517 Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) billing information requested. 

518 Your SDR identifies a transportation discrepancy and is being processed as a 

Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR). 

519 Your SDR identifies a quality deficiency and is being processed as a Product Quality 

Deficiency Report (PQDR). 

The 600-series codes indicate an ICP reply to the Distribution Depot. 

601 Change supply condition code and submit as new complaint (original complaint 

cannot be modified to show new supply condition code). 

602 Item(s) unsuitable; destroy. 

603 Remark and return to stock. 

604 Repackage and return to stock. 

605 Reidentify and return to stock. 

606 Safety hazard; destroy. 

607 Safety hazard; dispose. 

The 700-series codes indicate SDR rejection: 

701 SDR rejected. See remarks. 

702 SDR rejected. Material shipped as requisitioned. 

703 SDR rejected. Overage/shortage is within contract variation clause. 

704 SDR rejected. Evidence of shipment/proof of delivery forwarded. 

705 SDR rejected. Records indicate the inspection or test date or this shelf-life item has 

been extended to date indicated. 

706 SDR rejected. Shelf-life not applicable for this item. 

707 SDR rejected. Acceptable substitute issued for material requisitioned. 

708 SDR rejected. Material shipped prior to cancellation request. 

709 SDR rejected. Discrepant quantity shipped after SDR submission. 

710 SDR rejected. Discrepant quantity on backorder. 

711 SDR rejected. Material shipped via insured/certified/registered mail. Request you 

contact local postal authority to verify delivery of material. 

712 SDR rejected. Submit offer of material under material returns program. 

713 SDR rejected. Discrepancy does not meet required minimum dollar value. 

714 SDR rejected. Billing adjustments may not be requested on a SDR (except SA). 

Contact local finance office. 

715 SDR rejected. Discrepancy not reported within required timeframe. 

716 SDR recorded for information and possible corrective action. 

717 SDR identifies a carrier discrepancy. Resubmit as a Transportation Discrepancy 

Report (TDR).1

718 SDR identifies a quality deficiency. Resubmit as a PQDR.1

719 SDR rejected. Duplicate of previously submitted SDR. 

1

 Use of this code is discouraged. Every effort should be made to process the discrepancy 

report and resolve the situation without requiring the initiator to resubmit. See preferred 

codes 518 and 519. 
The 800-series codes provide additional rejection notices relevant to Security Assistance 

SDRs: 

800 SDR rejected. No U.S. Government liability. 

801 SDR rejected. No billing discrepancy exists. 

802 SDR rejected. Bill reflects pre-positioning costs/non-recurring costs. 

803 SDR rejected. Bill reflects contract termination charge. 

804 SDR rejected. Item proven serviceable when shipped (repair & return, exhibits). 

805 SDR rejected. Freight forwarder tracking system indicates material received. 

Customer should challenge freight forwarder. 

806 SDR rejected. Repair/adjustment procedures provided by source. 

807 SDR rejected. Material shipped to address specified on LOA in lieu of country. 

808 SDR rejected. SDR does not meet latent defect criteria and is, therefore, beyond the 

allotted timeframe for submission 

809 SDR returned without action. Credit cannot be granted since debit billing has not 

processed. (ILCO use only.) 

810 Freight forwarder notification not submitted for total nonreceipt. 

The 900-series codes are intended for system/application use in processing transactions. 

When SDRs are processed manually, these codes may be user assigned as appropriate:

901 Transaction rejected. SDR submitted to wrong source of supply. Resubmit to the 

correct action activity. 

902 Transaction rejected. Invalid action code for type of discrepancy submitted. 

904 Transaction rejected. Open suffix must be closed before SDR can be reopened. 

906 Transaction rejected. Record already closed. 

907 Transaction rejected. Record closed, canceled, or a final reply has been provided. 

908 Transaction rejected. Record is currently open and cannot be reopened for 

reconsideration until closed. 

909 Transaction rejected. SDR must be reopened for reconsideration before it can be 

contested. 

910 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid document number. 

911 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid case designator. 

912 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid SDR number. 

915 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid type of discrepancy code. 

916 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid action desired code. 

917 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid discrepant quantity. 

918 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid quantity received. 

920 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid point of contact name. 

921 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid point of contact phone number/email.. 

923 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid transaction date. 

924 Transaction rejected. Narrative missing. 

926 Transaction rejected. No record found. 

927 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid disposition/reply code 

928 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid condition code. 
929 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid DODAAC, MAPAC, or Routing Identifier 

930 Transaction rejected. Missing information associated with disposition/reply 

931 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid material identification. 

932 Transaction rejected. Missing or invalid wrong item information.