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BASS PRO DSCO X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice

Bass Pro - Dropship via DSCO
The EDI 846 provides BASS PRO DSCO with inventory visibility across supplier warehouses. Suppliers send inventory snapshots so BASS PRO DSCO can optimize replenishment planning and avoid out-of-stock situations.
11segments
3loops
6mandatory

Schema Reference

11 segments · X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice

ISA ISA Interchange Control Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ISA01 Authorization Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA02 Authorization Information
M AN 10-10
ISA03 Security Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA04 Security Information
M AN 10-10
ISA05 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA06 Interchange Sender ID
M AN 15-15
ISA07 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA08 Interchange Receiver ID
M AN 15-15
ISA09 Interchange Date
M DT 6-6
ISA10 Interchange Time
M TM 4-4
ISA11 Interchange Control Standards Identifier
M ID 1-1
ISA12 Interchange Control Version Number
M ID 5-5
ISA13 Interchange Control Number
M N0 9-9
ISA14 Acknowledgment Requested
M ID 1-1
ISA15 Usage Indicator
M ID 1-1
GS GS Functional Group Header
Mandatory Max: 1
GS01 Functional Identifier Code
M ID 2-2
GS02 Application Sender's Code
M AN 2-15
GS03 Application Receiver's Code
M AN 2-15
GS04 Date
M DT 8-8
GS05 Time
M TM 4-8
GS06 Group Control Number
M N0 1-9
GS07 Responsible Agency Code
M ID 1-2
GS08 Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
M AN 1-12
ST Transaction Set Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code
M ID 3-3
ST02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
BIA Beginning Segment for Inventory Inquiry/Advice
Mandatory Max: 1
BIA01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
M ID 2-2
BIA02 Report Type Code
M ID 2-2
BIA03 Reference Identification
M AN 1-30
BIA04 Date
M DT 8-8
BIA05 Time
O TM 4-8
REF Reference Identification
Optional Max: 12
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF02 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
LIN Loop Repeat: 10,000
LIN Item Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
LIN02 Product/Service ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
LIN03 Product/Service ID
M AN 1-48
LIN04 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
LIN05 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
LIN06 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
LIN07 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 10
DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
DTM02 Date
C DT 8-8
QTY Loop Repeat: 99
QTY Quantity
Optional Max: 1
QTY01 Quantity Qualifier
M ID 2-2
QTY02 Quantity
C R 1-15
SCH Loop Repeat: 25
SCH Line Item Schedule
Optional Max: 1
SCH01 Quantity
M R 1-15
SCH02 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
SCH05 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
SCH06 Date
M DT 8-8
CTT Transaction Totals
Optional Max: 1
CTT01 Number of Line Items
M N0 1-6
SE Transaction Set Trailer
Mandatory Max: 1
SE01 Number of Included Segments
M N0 1-10
SE02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
How It Works

Automating BASS PRO DSCO EDI 846

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 846 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync syncs your warehouse inventory levels to BASS PRO DSCO automatically on a configurable schedule. Available quantity, allocated stock, and warehouse locations are pulled from your system — giving the retailer accurate replenishment data.

BASS PRO DSCO EDI 846 FAQ

Common questions about 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice transactions with BASS PRO DSCO.

What is a BASS PRO DSCO EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice?

A BASS PRO DSCO EDI 846 is used to communicate inventory levels between trading partners. Depending on the direction, it can be an inventory inquiry from BASS PRO DSCO asking for your current stock levels, or an inventory advice from you reporting available quantities. The document contains item identifiers (UPC, SKU), quantity on hand, quantity available, and location details. BASS PRO DSCO uses 846 data for demand planning, replenishment, and dropship availability. Stacksync sends 846 updates automatically from your inventory system, keeping BASS PRO DSCO's records current without manual reports or portal uploads.

What is a BASS PRO DSCO EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice?

A BASS PRO DSCO EDI 846 is used to communicate inventory levels between trading partners. Depending on the direction, it can be an inventory inquiry from BASS PRO DSCO asking for your current stock levels, or an inventory advice from you reporting available quantities. The document contains item identifiers (UPC, SKU), quantity on hand, quantity available, and location details. BASS PRO DSCO uses 846 data for demand planning, replenishment, and dropship availability. Stacksync sends 846 updates automatically from your inventory system, keeping BASS PRO DSCO's records current without manual reports or portal uploads.

How frequently should EDI 846 Inventory updates be sent to BASS PRO DSCO?

BASS PRO DSCO's required frequency for EDI 846 updates depends on the fulfillment model. Dropship programs often require daily or even intraday inventory feeds — some BASS PRO DSCO divisions expect updates every 4 to 6 hours to minimize overselling. Warehouse-replenishment programs may accept weekly 846 updates. Stacksync monitors your inventory system for stock level changes and can send 846 updates on a scheduled interval or when quantities change beyond a configurable threshold, ensuring BASS PRO DSCO always has accurate availability data without overwhelming their systems with unnecessary transmissions.

How frequently should EDI 846 Inventory updates be sent to BASS PRO DSCO?

BASS PRO DSCO's required frequency for EDI 846 updates depends on the fulfillment model. Dropship programs often require daily or even intraday inventory feeds — some BASS PRO DSCO divisions expect updates every 4 to 6 hours to minimize overselling. Warehouse-replenishment programs may accept weekly 846 updates. Stacksync monitors your inventory system for stock level changes and can send 846 updates on a scheduled interval or when quantities change beyond a configurable threshold, ensuring BASS PRO DSCO always has accurate availability data without overwhelming their systems with unnecessary transmissions.

Is EDI 846 required for BASS PRO DSCO dropship programs?

Most BASS PRO DSCO dropship programs require EDI 846 Inventory Advice to prevent overselling — if you sell products through BASS PRO DSCO's marketplace or website, they need real-time visibility into what you can actually ship. Without accurate 846 data, BASS PRO DSCO may list items as available that are actually out of stock, leading to order cancellations and poor customer experience. Stacksync integrates directly with your warehouse management system to push 846 updates automatically whenever stock levels change, ensuring BASS PRO DSCO's product listings always reflect your actual fulfillment capacity.

Is EDI 846 required for BASS PRO DSCO dropship programs?

Most BASS PRO DSCO dropship programs require EDI 846 Inventory Advice to prevent overselling — if you sell products through BASS PRO DSCO's marketplace or website, they need real-time visibility into what you can actually ship. Without accurate 846 data, BASS PRO DSCO may list items as available that are actually out of stock, leading to order cancellations and poor customer experience. Stacksync integrates directly with your warehouse management system to push 846 updates automatically whenever stock levels change, ensuring BASS PRO DSCO's product listings always reflect your actual fulfillment capacity.

What happens when inventory reaches zero in an EDI 846?

When an item reaches zero available quantity in your EDI 846, BASS PRO DSCO's systems typically remove it from available-to-sell inventory. For dropship, this means the product page may show 'out of stock.' For replenishment, it signals that BASS PRO DSCO should hold off on ordering until stock is replenished. It is important to send a zero-quantity 846 rather than simply omitting the item — omission may be interpreted differently by BASS PRO DSCO's system. Stacksync handles zero-quantity items explicitly and can optionally suppress items below a safety stock threshold to prevent overselling.

What happens when inventory reaches zero in an EDI 846?

When an item reaches zero available quantity in your EDI 846, BASS PRO DSCO's systems typically remove it from available-to-sell inventory. For dropship, this means the product page may show 'out of stock.' For replenishment, it signals that BASS PRO DSCO should hold off on ordering until stock is replenished. It is important to send a zero-quantity 846 rather than simply omitting the item — omission may be interpreted differently by BASS PRO DSCO's system. Stacksync handles zero-quantity items explicitly and can optionally suppress items below a safety stock threshold to prevent overselling.

How does Stacksync automate BASS PRO DSCO EDI 846 inventory feeds?

Stacksync connects to your inventory management system, WMS, or ERP and pulls real-time stock data including quantity on hand, available-to-promise, and backorder quantities. The platform formats this data into the 846 document structure with proper UPC/SKU identifiers, location codes, and quantity qualifiers. You configure the transmission schedule — hourly, daily, or event-triggered — and Stacksync handles the rest. The platform also tracks BASS PRO DSCO's inventory receipts so you can identify discrepancies between your reported inventory and what BASS PRO DSCO has actually received.

How does Stacksync automate BASS PRO DSCO EDI 846 inventory feeds?

Stacksync connects to your inventory management system, WMS, or ERP and pulls real-time stock data including quantity on hand, available-to-promise, and backorder quantities. The platform formats this data into the 846 document structure with proper UPC/SKU identifiers, location codes, and quantity qualifiers. You configure the transmission schedule — hourly, daily, or event-triggered — and Stacksync handles the rest. The platform also tracks BASS PRO DSCO's inventory receipts so you can identify discrepancies between your reported inventory and what BASS PRO DSCO has actually received.

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