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NLS (National Logistics Services) X12 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice

NLS (National Logistics Services)

The EDI 945 (Warehouse Shipping Advice) document is used by NLS (National Logistics Services) for electronic data interchange. It enables automated processing and compliance with NLS (National Logistics Services)'s trading partner requirements.

16segments

3loops

6mandatory

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Schema Reference

16 segments · X12 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice

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

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

ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code

M ID 3-3

ST02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

W0601 Reporting Code

M ID 1-1

W0602 Depositor Order Number

O AN 1-22

W0603 Date

O DT 8-8

W0604 Shipment Identification Number

O AN 1-30

W0605 Agent Shipment ID Number

O AN 1-12

W0606 Purchase Order Number

O AN 1-22

W0607 Master Reference (Link) Number

C AN 1-22

W0608 Link Sequence Number

C N0 6-6

W0609 Special Handling Code

O ID 2-3

W0610 Shipping Date Change Reason Code

O ID 2-2

W0611 Transaction Type Code

O ID 2-2

W0612 Action Code

O ID 1-2

N1 Loop Repeat: 10

N101 Entity Identifier Code

M ID 2-3

N102 Name

C AN 1-60

N103 Identification Code Qualifier

C ID 1-2

N104 Identification Code

C AN 2-80

N105 Entity Relationship Code

O ID 2-2

N106 Entity Identifier Code

O ID 2-3

N301 Address Information

M AN 1-55

N302 Address Information

O AN 1-55

N401 City Name

O AN 2-30

N402 State or Province Code

O ID 2-2

N403 Postal Code

O ID 3-15

N404 Country Code

O ID 2-3

N901 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

N902 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

N904 Date

O DT 8-8

N905 Time

C TM 4-8

N906 Time Code

O ID 2-2

G6201 Date Qualifier

C ID 2-2

G6202 Date

C DT 8-8

G6203 Time Qualifier

C ID 1-2

G6204 Time

C TM 4-8

G6205 Time Code

O ID 2-2

W2701 Transportation Method/Type Code

M ID 1-2

W2702 Standard Carrier Alpha Code

C ID 2-4

W2703 Routing

C AN 1-35

W2705 Equipment Description Code

O ID 2-2

W2706 Equipment Initial

O AN 1-4

W2707 Equipment Number

O AN 1-10

W2708 Shipment/Order Status Code

O ID 2-2

W2709 Special Handling Code

O ID 2-3

W2710 Carrier/Route Change Reason Code

O ID 2-2

LX Loop

LX01 Assigned Number

M N0 1-6

MAN01 Marks and Numbers Qualifier

M ID 1-2

MAN02 Marks and Numbers

M AN 1-48

MAN03 Marks and Numbers

O AN 1-48

MAN04 Marks and Numbers Qualifier

C ID 1-2

MAN05 Marks and Numbers

C AN 1-48

MAN06 Marks and Numbers

O AN 1-48

W12 Loop

W1201 Shipment/Order Status Code

M ID 2-2

W1202 Quantity Ordered

O R 1-15

W1203 Number of Units Shipped

O R 1-10

W1204 Quantity Difference

O R 1-9

W1205 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

O ID 2-2

W1206 U.P.C. Case Code

C AN 12-12

W1207 Product/Service ID Qualifier

C ID 2-2

W1208 Product/Service ID

C AN 1-48

W1209 Warehouse Lot Number

O AN 1-12

W1210 Weight

C R 1-10

W1211 Weight Qualifier

C ID 1-2

W1212 Weight Unit Code

C ID 1-1

W1213 Weight

C R 1-10

W1214 Weight Qualifier

C ID 1-2

W1215 Weight Unit Code

C ID 1-1

W1216 U.P.C. Case Code

O AN 12-12

W1217 Product/Service ID Qualifier

C ID 2-2

W1218 Product/Service ID

C AN 1-48

W1219 Line Item Change Reason Code

O ID 2-2

W1220 Warehouse Detail Adjustment Identifier

O ID 1-1

W1221 Product/Service ID Qualifier

C ID 2-2

W1222 Product/Service ID

C AN 1-48

N901 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

N902 Reference Identification

C AN 1-30

N904 Date

O DT 8-8

N905 Time

C TM 4-8

N906 Time Code

O ID 2-2

W0301 Number of Units Shipped

M R 1-10

W0302 Weight

O R 1-10

W0303 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

C ID 2-2

W0304 Volume

C R 1-8

W0305 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

C ID 2-2

W0306 Lading Quantity

C N0 1-7

W0307 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

C ID 2-2

SE01 Number of Included Segments

M N0 1-10

SE02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

How It Works

Automating NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945

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NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 FAQ

Common questions about 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice transactions with NLS (National Logistics Services).

What is a NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice?

The NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice is an X12 transaction set used to exchange Warehouse Shipping Advice data electronically between trading partners. As a inbound document, it standardizes the communication of Warehouse Shipping Advice information between NLS (National Logistics Services) and their suppliers, carriers, or partners. Stacksync processes NLS (National Logistics Services) 945 transactions automatically, parsing the X12 segments and mapping them to the corresponding records in your ERP, WMS, or database. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and ensures your systems stay in sync with NLS (National Logistics Services)'s requirements in real time.

How does Stacksync automate NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice transactions?

Stacksync handles NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice transactions through an automated pipeline: receive the X12 document, validate the envelope and segment structure, map fields to your system's schema, and sync the data in real time. For inbound 945 transactions, Stacksync either generates the document from your system's data or processes incoming documents and routes them to the correct records. The platform includes built-in compliance validation so every NLS (National Logistics Services) 945 document meets their specific formatting requirements before transmission or after receipt.

What are common NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 errors and how do I fix them?

Common errors in NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice transactions include missing mandatory segments, invalid qualifier codes, incorrect date or time formats, and data values exceeding maximum field lengths. Reference number mismatches between related documents (e.g., PO numbers that don't match) also cause rejections. Stacksync validates NLS (National Logistics Services) 945 documents against known requirements before transmission and after receipt, catching errors proactively. When issues occur, the platform provides human-readable error descriptions with the specific segment and element that failed, rather than raw X12 error codes.

How long does it take to set up NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 with Stacksync?

Most NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice integrations with Stacksync go live within 3 to 5 business days. The setup involves authenticating your EDI connection (AS2, SFTP, or VAN), configuring field mappings between NLS (National Logistics Services)'s 945 format and your system, running test transactions, and completing NLS (National Logistics Services)'s certification process if required. Stacksync includes pre-built mappings for NLS (National Logistics Services)'s most common 945 configurations, which accelerates the setup. Your team can monitor the integration from a single dashboard without managing EDI infrastructure directly.

Can I customize NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 field mappings in Stacksync?

Yes. Stacksync provides a visual field mapping tool that lets you define exactly how NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 segments and elements map to your system's fields. You can set data transformations (date format conversion, code translation tables), conditional routing rules, and default values for optional fields. The mappings are version-controlled, so changes can be reviewed and rolled back if needed. If NLS (National Logistics Services) updates their 945 specification, Stacksync highlights the affected mappings and suggests adjustments, ensuring your integration stays compliant without a full reconfiguration.

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