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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

Schema Reference

16 segments · X12 945 Warehouse Shipping 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
W06 Warehouse Shipment Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
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
N1 Name
Mandatory Max: 1
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
N3 Address Information
Optional Max: 2
N301 Address Information
M AN 1-55
N302 Address Information
O AN 1-55
N4 Geographic Location
Optional Max: 1
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
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 10
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
G62 Date/Time
Optional Max: 5
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
W27 Carrier Detail
Optional Max: 1
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
LX Assigned Number
Optional Max: 1
LX01 Assigned Number
M N0 1-6
MAN Marks and Numbers
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
W12 Warehouse Item Detail
Optional Max: 1
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
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 10
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
W03 Total Shipment Information
Optional Max: 1
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
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
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NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI 945 FAQ

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

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

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Do I need an existing VAN or AS2 connection to trade with NLS (National Logistics Services)?

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How does Stacksync help with NLS (National Logistics Services) compliance?

Stacksync improves compliance scores by eliminating manual processing delays. Purchase Orders sync to your system in real time, ASNs are generated automatically when you ship, and invoices are validated with three-way matching before submission. Real-time monitoring alerts you to issues before they become chargebacks.

What EDI document types does Stacksync support for NLS (National Logistics Services)?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by NLS (National Logistics Services) — including Purchase Orders (850), Invoices (810), ASNs (856), PO Acknowledgments (855), and more. Our platform handles the full lifecycle from order to payment automatically.

Can I connect NLS (National Logistics Services) EDI to my existing ERP or WMS?

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What happens when NLS (National Logistics Services) updates their EDI specifications?

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