PayvyEDI 856 Specification
Complete technical reference for the EDI 856 Advanced Shipping Notice transaction set.
Overview
The EDI 856 Ship Notice/Manifest is used to communicate the contents of a shipment prior to arrival. It provides detailed information about items shipped, packaging, carrier details, and shipment identifiers.
Transaction Set
856
Standard
ANSI X12
Versions
4010-8020
Segment Structure
| Segment | Name | Usage | Max Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN | Beginning Segment for Ship Notice | Required | 1 |
| DTM | Date/Time Reference | Optional | 10 |
| HL | Hierarchical Level | Required | 200000 |
| TD1 | Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight) | Optional | 20 |
| TD5 | Carrier Details (Routing Sequence) | Optional | 12 |
| REF | Reference Information | Optional | 20 |
| N1 | Party Identification | Optional | 1 |
| LIN | Item Identification | Optional | 1 |
| SN1 | Item Detail (Shipment) | Optional | 1 |
| MAN | Marks and Numbers | Optional | 10 |
| CTT | Transaction Totals | Required | 1 |
Hierarchical Levels (HL Codes)
The HL segment defines the hierarchical structure of the shipment, from shipment level down to individual items.
S - Shipment
Top level representing the entire shipment
O - Order
Purchase order within the shipment
T - Tare (Pallet)
Pallet or container level
P - Pack
Carton or case level
I - Item
Individual item or SKU
Sample EDI 856
ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231215*1200*U*00401*000000001*0*P*>~ GS*SH*SENDER*RECEIVER*20231215*1200*1*X*004010~ ST*856*0001~ BSN*00*SH12345*20231215*1200*0001~ DTM*011*20231215~ HL*1**S~ TD1*CTN*10****G*500*LB~ TD5**2*FEDX*M~ REF*BM*BOL12345~ N1*ST*ABC Distribution*92*STORE001~ N3*123 Warehouse Way~ N4*Chicago*IL*60601*US~ HL*2*1*O~ PRF*PO12345~ HL*3*2*P~ MAN*GM*00123456789012345675~ HL*4*3*I~ LIN**UP*012345678901*VN*SKU-001~ SN1**100*EA~ CTT*4~ SE*18*0001~ GE*1*1~ IEA*1*000000001~
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