KeHE Distributors EDI
integration guide.
Plan your KeHE Distributors EDI integration using 9 listed document types across 5 channels. Compare channels, map business records and test the operational handoff.
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Implementation guide
KeHE Distributors: EDI implementation plan
Build a reliable EDI workflow for KeHE Distributors. Use 9 document types across 5 channels to plan record mapping, prevent duplicate processing and reconcile results in your business systems.
The document list is based on the linked partner reference. Confirm the required messages, versions and directions for your account.
| Document or decision | Record and matching IDs | What to test |
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| X12 990 Response To A Load TenderListed on 1 channel: KeHe Food Distributors (via Manhattan Associates) | load-tender response original load reference, carrier and response |
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| X12 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status MessageListed on 1 channel: KeHe Food Distributors (via Manhattan Associates) | shipment status event shipment reference, event code, event time and location |
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| X12 204 Motor Carrier Load TenderListed on 1 channel: KeHe Food Distributors (via Manhattan Associates) | load tender load reference, pickup and delivery stop identifiers |
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| X12 855 Purchase Order AcknowledgmentListed on 4 channels: Kehe Supplier, Kehe via SPS, KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce)… | purchase-order response original purchase order, response revision and order line |
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| X12 850 Purchase OrderListed on 4 channels: Kehe Supplier, Kehe via SPS, KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce)… | purchase order or sales order buyer purchase order, order line and trading-party identifiers |
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| X12 810 InvoiceListed on 4 channels: Kehe Supplier, Kehe via SPS, KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce)… | accounts-receivable or accounts-payable invoice invoice number, purchase order and invoice line |
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| X12 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer InitiatedListed on 1 channel: KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce) | buyer order-change request original purchase order, change revision and affected line |
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| X12 856 Ship Notice ManifestListed on 1 channel: KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce) | shipment notice (ASN) shipment, order, package and item references |
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| X12 812 Credit Debit AdjustmentListed on 1 channel: KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce) | credit or debit adjustment adjustment reference, original invoice and reason |
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Implementation steps
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Choose the trading account and channel
Choose among KeHe Food Distributors (via Manhattan Associates), Kehe Supplier, Kehe via SPS, KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce) and the other channels listed below. Confirm the business unit and account before copying a mapping from another channel.
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Map records and assign owners
Start with load-tender response, shipment status event, load tender. For each document, assign the source system, destination record, stable identifiers and person responsible for exceptions. Agree whether a change updates an existing record or creates a new event.
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Test a complete exchange
Run a successful exchange and the failure cases in the mapping table. Track delivery, document validation and processing in your business system separately. Agree on the KeHE Distributors production handoff and save the results of each approved test.
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Check results after launch
Match records between systems using original load reference, carrier and response. Assign an owner to missing responses, duplicates and rejected records. Test recovery before enabling automatic retries.
Go-live checklist
- The required X12 documents, versions and sample files are agreed.
- Sender and receiver IDs, test connections and production connections are agreed with the channel owner.
- Delivery receipts, document validation and business responses have monitoring and a named owner.
- Tests cover duplicates, partial processing and reconciliation with realistic business records.
Document catalog
EDI documents listed for KeHE Distributors
18 transactions across 5 channels.
Kehe Supplier
3 docsKehe via SPS
3 docsKeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce)
6 docsKehe Retailer
3 docsDocument flow
Example document relationships for KeHE Distributors
Where each document sits in its trading cycle, based on the 9 document types listed for KeHE Distributors across 5 channels. These are example relationships; the trading agreement determines the required sequence.
Order-to-cash
All example steps listedLogistics
Some example steps listed- 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender
- 990 Response To A Load Tender
- 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message
- 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details and Invoice not listed for KeHE Distributors
- 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender — is listed on 1 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
- 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message — is listed on 1 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
- 810 Invoice — is listed on 4 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
- 812 Credit Debit Adjustment — is listed on 1 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
- 850 Purchase Order — is listed on 4 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
- 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment — is listed on 4 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
- 856 Ship Notice Manifest — is listed on 1 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
- 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer Initiated — is listed on 1 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
- 990 Response To A Load Tender — is listed on 1 of KeHE Distributors's 5 channels
Network context
KeHE Distributors channel references for Manhattan Associates and SPS Commerce
These network names are derived from the listed KeHE Distributors channels. Confirm routing, enrollment and contractual requirements for your account before selecting a connection method.
Manhattan Associates
17 channels · 16 trading partners in the catalog
KeHE Distributors channel on this network: KeHe Food Distributors (via Manhattan Associates)
- 204 17 ch
- 214 17 ch
- 990 17 ch
- 210 9 ch
SPS Commerce
94 channels · 74 trading partners in the catalog
KeHE Distributors channels on this network: Kehe via SPS, KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce)
- 850 92 ch
- 810 91 ch
- 856 90 ch
- 855 87 ch
- 860 56 ch
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KeHE Distributors EDI questions
Which EDI documents are listed for KeHE Distributors?
X12 990 Response To A Load Tender; X12 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message; X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender; X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment; X12 850 Purchase Order; X12 810 Invoice; X12 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer Initiated; additional documents are shown in the mapping plan. Confirm which documents, directions and versions apply to your account.
How should I choose the KeHE Distributors EDI channel?
The directory lists 5 channels for KeHE Distributors, including KeHe Food Distributors (via Manhattan Associates), Kehe Supplier, Kehe via SPS, KeHE Distributors (via SPS Commerce). Match the channel to your actual trading relationship and compare its document list before reusing a mapping.
Which identifiers should the KeHE Distributors mapping preserve?
For X12 990 Response To A Load Tender, plan around original load reference, carrier and response. For X12 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message, use shipment reference, event code, event time and location. Use the partner guide to locate these values and check their allowed formats.
Does a successful EDI receipt mean KeHE Distributors accepted the business document?
Track delivery, document validation and business processing separately. An AS2 message disposition notification (MDN) confirms transport receipt; an X12 997 or 999 reports technical validation. Use the agreed business response or reconciliation report to confirm that the order, shipment or invoice was processed.
What should be tested before launching KeHE Distributors EDI?
Associate acceptance with the correct version of the load tender. Test a declined tender and ensure it returns to dispatch for reassignment. Also test missing responses and recovery after a destination failure. Assign an owner to each failure and obtain partner approval before launch.




