X12
All Business Units
17segments
2loops
6mandatory
Schema Reference
17 segments · X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest
ISA ISA Interchange Control Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ISA01 Authorization Information Qualifier
ISA02 Authorization Information
ISA03 Security Information Qualifier
ISA04 Security Information
ISA05 Interchange ID Qualifier
ISA06 Interchange Sender ID
ISA07 Interchange ID Qualifier
ISA08 Interchange Receiver ID
ISA09 Interchange Date
ISA10 Interchange Time
ISA11 Interchange Control Standards Identifier
ISA12 Interchange Control Version Number
ISA13 Interchange Control Number
ISA14 Acknowledgment Requested
ISA15 Usage Indicator
GS GS Functional Group Header
Mandatory Max: 1
GS01 Functional Identifier Code
GS02 Application Sender's Code
GS03 Application Receiver's Code
GS04 Date
GS05 Time
GS06 Group Control Number
GS07 Responsible Agency Code
GS08 Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
ST Transaction Set Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code
ST02 Transaction Set Control Number
BSN Beginning Segment for Ship Notice
Mandatory Max: 1
BSN01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
BSN02 Shipment Identification
BSN03 Date
BSN04 Time
HL Hierarchical Level
Mandatory Max: 1
HL01 Hierarchical ID Number
HL02 Hierarchical Parent ID Number
HL03 Hierarchical Level Code
LIN Item Identification
Optional Max: 1
LIN02 Product/Service ID Qualifier
LIN03 Product/Service ID
LIN04 Product/Service ID Qualifier
LIN05 Product/Service ID
LIN06 Product/Service ID Qualifier
LIN07 Product/Service ID
SN1 Item Detail (Shipment)
Optional Max: 1
SN102 Number of Units Shipped
SN103 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
SN108 Line Item Status Code
PRF Purchase Order Reference
Optional Max: 1
PRF01 Purchase Order Number
TD1 Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)
Optional Max: 20
TD101 Packaging Code
TD102 Lading Quantity
TD106 Weight Qualifier
TD107 Weight
TD108 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
TD5 Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Optional Max: 12
TD502 Identification Code Qualifier
TD503 Identification Code
TD504 Transportation Method/Type Code
TD505 Routing
REF Reference Identification
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
REF02 Reference Identification
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 10
DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier
DTM02 Date
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
N102 Name
N103 Identification Code Qualifier
N104 Identification Code
N3 Address Information
Optional Max: 2
N301 Address Information
N4 Geographic Location
Optional Max: 1
N401 City Name
N402 State or Province Code
N403 Postal Code
N404 Country Code
CTT Transaction Totals
Optional Max: 1
CTT01 Number of Line Items
SE Transaction Set Trailer
Mandatory Max: 1
SE01 Number of Included Segments
SE02 Transaction Set Control Number
How It Works
Automating Do It Best Hardware EDI 856
Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 856 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.
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Stacksync builds and transmits 856 ASNs automatically when shipments are created in your WMS. Carton contents, pallet labels, SSCC-18 codes, and tracking numbers are pulled from your warehouse data — eliminating manual EDI entry.
Do It Best Hardware EDI 856 FAQ
Common questions about 856 Ship Notice/Manifest transactions with Do It Best Hardware.
How long does it take to set up Do It Best Hardware EDI with Stacksync?
Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Do It Best Hardware EDI transactions within 3–5 business days. Stacksync's no-code setup means you don't need developers or EDI consultants — configure your field mappings through our visual interface, run a test cycle, and go live.
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