PayvyEDI 856 Advanced Shipping Notice Tools
Free tools to work with EDI 856 Advanced Shipping Notices. View, validate, generate, and convert EDI 856 documents instantly.
EDI 856 Viewer & Validator
Upload an EDI 856 file to view it in human-readable format and validate its structure against X12 standards.
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What is EDI 856?
The EDI 856 is an electronic version of a paper Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) used to notify a buyer that goods have been shipped. It provides detailed information about the contents of a shipment before it arrives, including items, quantities, and packaging details.
EDI 856 Basic Information
EDI 856 documents contain detailed information about a shipment:
- Shipment identification number and date
- Expected delivery date
- Carrier information and tracking numbers
- Hierarchical structure of shipment (pallets, cartons, items)
- Item details including quantities, UPCs, or other product identifiers
- Packaging information including weights, dimensions, and SSCC-18 codes