EDIFACT RECADV — Receiving Advice
RECADV documents quantities accepted, rejected, or damaged against DESADV or ORDERS, closing the logistics loop for accrual and claims.
✦ What It Does
QTY qualifiers separate received good vs. short; FTX explains reasons when required.
Retailers use RECADV to automate vendor compliance scoring and payment holds.
3PLs may send RECADV to brand owners after DC receipt.
⚡ When It's Used
- DC scan confirms pallet SSCCs against DESADV.
- Partial receipt when shipment split across appointments.
- Quality hold portions pending inspection.
- Customer returns received into warehouse (subset).
- Manufacturing line-side receipt of components.
Who Uses EDIFACT RECADV
European retail & brands
Common in EDIFACT-first programs where receiving advice flows between HQ, DCs, and suppliers across the EU and APAC.
Global manufacturers
Automotive, industrial, and CPG companies standardize on EDIFACT for plants and suppliers outside North America.
3PLs & carriers
Logistics service providers consume or produce the message when the contract mandates UN/EDIFACT syntax and directories.
Key Segments & Constructs
EDIFACT uses a hierarchical structure: UNH (message header) opens the transaction; BGM (beginning of message) carries the document name and reference; party data uses NAD; lines often use LIN with QTY, PRI, and MOA. Exact segment requirements depend on the message directory (D.96A, etc.) and your trading partner's implementation guide.
BGM
Receiving advice type and document number.
RFF
Links to despatch advice, PO, and ASN references.
LIN / QTY
Received quantities vs. expected by line.
FTX
Discrepancy narrative or reason codes.
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