EDI Reference

EDI Transaction Sets We Support

A complete reference of X12 EDI documents supported across supply chain, transportation, manufacturing, grocery, and warehouse operations.

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Supply Chain

Core documents exchanged between buyers, sellers, and trading partners to manage purchasing, fulfillment, and invoicing.

753
RF

Request for Routing Instructions

Sent by a supplier to request shipping routing instructions from a buyer or retailer before a shipment is made.

754
RG

Routing Instructions

The buyer's response to a 753, providing approved carriers, routing codes, and shipping instructions the supplier must follow.

810
IN

Invoice

Sent by a supplier to a buyer to request payment for goods or services. Replaces paper invoices and enables automated accounts payable matching.

812
CD

Credit/Debit Adjustment

Used to communicate adjustments to previously billed amounts, including chargebacks, returns, allowances, and billing corrections.

816
OR

Organizational Relationships

Communicates hierarchical organizational data such as store, distribution center, and corporate account structures across trading partners.

820
RA

Payment Order / Remittance Advice

Sent by a buyer to inform a supplier of payment details, including which invoices are being paid and any deductions applied.

824
AG

Application Advice

A functional acknowledgment used to report errors or acceptance status at the data level, beyond what a 997 covers.

830
PS

Planning Schedule / Material Release

Communicates forecasted demand over a planning horizon. Used in manufacturing and replenishment to give suppliers visibility into future orders.

832
PC

Price/Sales Catalog

Transmits product catalog data including item descriptions, pricing, UPCs, and product attributes from a supplier to a buyer or retailer.

846
IB

Inventory Inquiry / Advice

Shares current inventory levels, locations, and availability with trading partners. Commonly used in drop-ship and vendor-managed inventory programs.

850
PO

Purchase Order

The foundational supply chain document. Sent by a buyer to a supplier to initiate a purchase, including items, quantities, pricing, and ship-to details.

852
PA

Product Activity Data

Sent by a retailer to a supplier with point-of-sale data, inventory levels, and sales history. Supports vendor-managed inventory and demand planning.

855
PR

Purchase Order Acknowledgment

The supplier's response to a purchase order, confirming acceptance, partial acceptance, or rejection, with any changes to items, quantities, or ship dates.

856
SH

Ship Notice / Manifest (ASN)

Sent by a supplier prior to delivery to notify the buyer of shipment contents, carton configuration, carrier, and tracking. Critical for receiving and compliance.

857
SB

Shipment and Billing Notice

Combines shipment notification and billing information into a single document, reducing the need to exchange separate ASNs and invoices.

860
PC

Purchase Order Change Request

Sent by a buyer to modify a previously issued purchase order, including changes to quantity, pricing, delivery date, or ship-to location.

861
RC

Receiving Advice / Acceptance Certificate

Confirms receipt of goods and documents any discrepancies between what was shipped and what was actually received.

862
SS

Shipping Schedule

Communicates a detailed shipping schedule to a supplier, specifying what should ship and when, often used in just-in-time manufacturing environments.

865
PE

Purchase Order Change Acknowledgment

The supplier's response to a 860, confirming whether the requested changes to a purchase order are accepted or rejected.

870
OS

Order Status Report

Provides an update on the current status of one or more orders, including fulfillment progress, back-order status, and expected ship dates.

880
GR

Grocery Products Invoice

A specialized invoice format used in the grocery and consumer goods industry, supporting allowances, deductions, and promotional pricing common in CPG trading.

Transportation

Documents used to coordinate freight movement between shippers, carriers, and receivers.

204
SM

Motor Carrier Load Tender

Sent by a shipper to a carrier to request transportation of a shipment. Includes pickup and delivery details, commodity information, and special handling instructions.

210
FM

Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice

The carrier's invoice for freight services, including accessorial charges, fuel surcharges, and line-haul rates. Used for freight audit and payment.

214
QM

Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message

Provides real-time shipment status updates from a carrier, including pickup confirmation, in-transit milestones, exceptions, and proof of delivery.

Manufacturing

Documents that support production planning, supplier scheduling, and materials coordination in manufacturing environments.

830
PS

Planning Schedule / Material Release

Communicates a demand forecast or material release to a supplier over a planning horizon. Gives suppliers visibility into future requirements so they can plan production and inventory accordingly.

850
PO

Purchase Order

Issued by a manufacturer to a component supplier or contract manufacturer to authorize production or delivery of parts, raw materials, or finished goods.

855
PR

Purchase Order Acknowledgment

The supplier's confirmation of a purchase order, including acceptance of quantities, pricing, and delivery dates or any proposed changes.

856
SH

Ship Notice / ASN

Sent by a supplier to a manufacturer prior to delivery, detailing shipment contents, packaging configuration, and carrier information to support receiving and production scheduling.

860
PC

Purchase Order Change Request

Used to modify a previously issued purchase order when production schedules shift, quantities change, or delivery windows need adjustment.

862
SS

Shipping Schedule

A detailed, time-phased delivery schedule sent to a supplier specifying what should ship and when. Common in just-in-time and lean manufacturing environments where delivery timing is critical.

865
PE

Purchase Order Change Acknowledgment

The supplier's response to a 860 change request, confirming whether the requested modifications are accepted, rejected, or partially accommodated.

861
RC

Receiving Advice

Confirms receipt of materials or components at a manufacturing facility, documenting quantities received and any discrepancies against the original order or ASN.

Grocery & Consumer Goods

Documents used in the grocery, CPG, and food and beverage supply chain, where promotional pricing, allowances, and high-volume replenishment are common.

850
PO

Purchase Order

The grocery retailer or distributor's order to a CPG supplier. Often includes promotional pricing, allowances, deal codes, and program identifiers specific to the grocery channel.

855
PR

Purchase Order Acknowledgment

Supplier's response to a grocery PO confirming acceptance, substitutions, or out-of-stock items. Fill rate accuracy is closely tracked in the grocery channel.

856
SH

Ship Notice / ASN

Critical in grocery for DSD (direct store delivery) and DC replenishment. Must include SSCC pallet labels, item detail, and case quantities to support automated receiving.

880
GR

Grocery Products Invoice

A grocery-specific invoice format supporting the complex billing structures common in CPG, including off-invoice allowances, scan-based trading, promotional deductions, and deal pricing.

852
PA

Product Activity Data

Sent by a retailer to a CPG supplier with point-of-sale movement, on-hand inventory, and sales history by store or DC. Used for vendor-managed inventory and demand collaboration.

832
PC

Price / Sales Catalog

Used by CPG suppliers to communicate item setup data including UPCs, case configurations, pricing tiers, and promotional pricing to retailers and distributors.

820
RA

Payment Order / Remittance Advice

The retailer or distributor's payment notification to the supplier, detailing which invoices are being paid and what deductions or allowances have been applied.

812
CD

Credit / Debit Adjustment

Used extensively in grocery to communicate chargebacks, off-invoice deductions, promotional adjustments, and compliance fines back to the supplier.

Warehouse & 3PL

Documents that coordinate inventory movement, storage, and order processing between trading partners and third-party logistics providers.

940
OW

Warehouse Shipping Order

Sent by a depositor (owner of goods) to a 3PL to instruct them to ship inventory from a warehouse. Includes what to ship, where to ship it, and how.

943
WT

Warehouse Stock Transfer Shipment Advice

Notifies a 3PL that inventory is being transferred and will arrive at their facility, giving them advance notice to plan receiving and putaway.

944
WR

Warehouse Stock Transfer Receipt Advice

Sent by a 3PL back to the depositor confirming receipt of a stock transfer, including quantities received and any discrepancies from the expected shipment.

945
WS

Warehouse Shipping Advice

The 3PL's confirmation that a shipment has gone out. Includes carrier, tracking number, quantities shipped, and any shortages or exceptions from the original order.

947
WA

Warehouse Inventory Adjustment Advice

Communicates adjustments to inventory records held at a 3PL facility, such as cycle count corrections, damage write-offs, or location transfers within the warehouse.

Trading with European or International Partners?

These X12 documents cover North American supply chains. If your trading partners use UN/EDIFACT, we support that standard too.

Need a Transaction Set Not Listed Here?

We support a wide range of X12 EDI documents beyond this list. If you have a specific requirement, our team can map, test, and certify it with your trading partner.

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