X12
Outbound

Target X12 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message

Target Direct Vendor Ship
The EDI 214 provides real-time shipment status updates to Target. Carriers transmit pickup confirmations, in-transit milestones, and delivery confirmations as freight moves through the network.
19segments
4loops
7mandatory

Schema Reference

19 segments · X12 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message

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 Repetition Separator M MIN 1 MAX 1 ID: I65 Type is not applicable; the repetition separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate repeated occurrences of a simple data element or a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator, component element separator, and the segment terminator 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 Interchange 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
B10 Beginning Segment for Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message
Mandatory Max: 1
B1001 Reference Identification
C AN 1-50
B1002 Shipment Identification Number
O AN 1-30
B1003 Standard Carrier Alpha Code
M ID 2-4
B1004 Inquiry Request Number
O N0 1-3
B1007 Yes/No Condition or Response Code
O ID 1-1
B1008 Date
C DT 8-8
B1009 Time
C TM 4-8
MS3 Interline Information
Optional Max: 12
MS301 Standard Carrier Alpha Code
M ID 2-4
MS302 Routing Sequence Code
M ID 1-2
MS304 Transportation Method/Type Code
O ID 1-2
LX Loop Repeat: 999,999
LX Transaction Set Line Number
Mandatory Max: 1
LX01 Assigned Number
M N0 1-6
L11 Business Instructions and Reference Number
Optional Max: 999
L1101 Reference Identification
C AN 1-50
L1102 Reference Identification Qualifier
C ID 2-3
L1103 Description
C AN 1-80
K1 Remarks
Optional Max: 10
K101 Free-form Information
M AN 1-30
K102 Free-form Information
O AN 1-30
AT5 Bill of Lading Handling Requirements
Optional Max: 10
AT504 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
AT505 Temperature
C R 1-4
AT506 Temperature
C R 1-4
AT8 Shipment Weight, Packaging and Quantity Data
Optional Max: 10
AT801 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
AT802 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
AT803 Weight
C R 1-10
AT804 Lading Quantity
O N0 1-7
AT805 Lading Quantity
O N0 1-7
AT7 Loop Repeat: 10
AT7 Shipment Status Details
Mandatory Max: 1
AT701 Shipment Status Indicator
C ID 2-2
AT702 Shipment Status or Appointment Reason Code
O ID 2-2
AT703 Shipment Appointment Status Code
C ID 2-2
AT704 Shipment Status or Appointment Reason Code
O ID 2-2
AT705 Date
C DT 8-8
AT706 Time
C TM 4-8
AT707 Time Code
O ID 2-2
MS1 Equipment, Shipment, or Real Property Location
Optional Max: 1
MS104 Longitude Code
C ID 7-7
MS105 Latitude Code
C ID 7-7
MS106 Direction Identifier Code
O ID 1-1
MS107 Direction Identifier Code
O ID 1-1
MS2 Equipment or Container Owner and Type
Optional Max: 2
MS201 Standard Carrier Alpha Code
C ID 2-4
MS202 Equipment Number
C AN 1-15
MS203 Equipment Description Code
O ID 2-2
N1 Loop Repeat: 5
N1 Party Identification
Optional 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
N3 Party Location
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
C ID 2-2
N403 Postal Code
O ID 3-15
N404 Country Code
C ID 2-3
G62 Date/Time
Optional Max: 1
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
OID Loop Repeat: 999,999
OID Order Information Detail
Optional Max: 1
OID02 Purchase Order Number
C AN 1-22
OID04 Packaging Form Code
C ID 3-3
OID05 Quantity
C R 1-15
OID06 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
OID07 Weight
C R 1-10
OID08 Volume Unit Qualifier
C ID 1-1
OID09 Volume
C R 1-8
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 Target EDI 214

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 214 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync transmits 214 Shipment Status updates from your TMS to Target — providing real-time freight visibility without manual status calls or portal updates.

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Stacksync transmits 214 Shipment Status updates from your TMS to Target — providing real-time freight visibility without manual status calls or portal updates.

Target EDI 214 FAQ

Common questions about 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message transactions with Target.

How long does it take to set up Target EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Target 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.

Do I need an existing VAN or AS2 connection to trade with Target?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Target's trading partner network through our certified connections. You don't need to manage a separate VAN subscription, AS2 certificates, or SFTP configurations.

How does Stacksync help with Target 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 Target?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by Target — 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 Target EDI to my existing ERP or WMS?

Yes. Stacksync integrates with any system that has a database or API — including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and custom-built ERPs. Data flows bidirectionally between Target's EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when Target updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Target's EDI spec changes and updates our mappings proactively. When a change affects your integration, we notify you and apply updates — so you stay compliant without scrambling to decode new implementation guides.