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Label error - DHL/UPS

Fix for the DHL/UPS error: "The combination of Transportation payer, Duty and Tax payer country code, and Split Duty VAT Indicator is invalid." Usually caused by invalid payer configuration on UPS Standard EU shipments.

Written by Rez

DHL / UPS β€” Transportation Payer & Duty/Tax Payer Combination Invalid

Error message

The combination of Transportation payer, Transportation payer country code, Duty and Tax payer, Duty and Tax payer country code, and Split Duty VAT Indicator is invalid.

Carrier: DHL / UPS


What this means

This error is usually related to invalid payer configuration settings during label generation.

It has historically been seen most often on UPS Standard EU shipments.


How to fix

  1. Reprocess the label once.

  2. Retry the shipment request.

  3. If the label still fails, escalate to Tech.

Include:

  • RMA ID

  • carrier name

  • screenshot of the error


If the issue continues

If the error appears repeatedly across multiple shipments or carriers:

  • escalate to Tech

  • reference this exact error message

  • confirm whether the issue is affecting carriers outside UPS Standard EU

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