X12
Inbound

Target X12 864 Text Message

Target Direct Vendor Ship
The EDI 864 Text Message is used by Target to communicate free-form business messages electronically — including compliance notifications, policy updates, or operational communications.
9segments
2loops
7mandatory

Schema Reference

9 segments · X12 864 Text 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 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
BMG Beginning Segment For Text Message
Mandatory Max: 1
BMG01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
M ID 2-2
BMG03 Transaction Type Code
O ID 2-2
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 10
DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
DTM02 Date
C DT 8-8
N1 Loop Repeat: 200
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
N102 Name
C AN 1-60
MIT Loop
MIT Message Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
MIT01 Reference Identification
M AN 1-30
MSG Message Text
Mandatory Max: 100,000
MSG01 Free-Form Message Text
M AN 1-264
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 864

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 864 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync routes incoming 864 Text Messages to your system and alerts your team — ensuring important Target communications are never missed or buried in an EDI queue.

Business unit variations

Target Global Sourcing
Stacksync routes incoming 864 Text Messages to your system and alerts your team — ensuring important Target communications are never missed or buried in an EDI queue.
Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic)
Stacksync routes incoming 864 Text Messages to your system and alerts your team — ensuring important Target communications are never missed or buried in an EDI queue.

Target EDI 864 FAQ

Common questions about 864 Text Message transactions with Target.

What is a Target EDI 864 Text Message?

The Target EDI 864 Text Message is an X12 transaction set used to exchange Text Message data electronically between trading partners. As a inbound document, it standardizes the communication of Text Message information between Target and their suppliers, carriers, or partners. Stacksync processes Target 864 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 Target's requirements in real time.

What is a Target EDI 864 Text Message?

The Target EDI 864 Text Message is an X12 transaction set used to exchange Text Message data electronically between trading partners. As a inbound document, it standardizes the communication of Text Message information between Target and their suppliers, carriers, or partners. Stacksync processes Target 864 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 Target's requirements in real time.

How does Stacksync automate Target EDI 864 Text Message transactions?

Stacksync handles Target EDI 864 Text Message 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 864 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 Target 864 document meets their specific formatting requirements before transmission or after receipt.

How does Stacksync automate Target EDI 864 Text Message transactions?

Stacksync handles Target EDI 864 Text Message 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 864 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 Target 864 document meets their specific formatting requirements before transmission or after receipt.

What are common Target EDI 864 errors and how do I fix them?

Common errors in Target EDI 864 Text Message 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 Target 864 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.

What are common Target EDI 864 errors and how do I fix them?

Common errors in Target EDI 864 Text Message 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 Target 864 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 Target EDI 864 with Stacksync?

Most Target EDI 864 Text Message 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 Target's 864 format and your system, running test transactions, and completing Target's certification process if required. Stacksync includes pre-built mappings for Target's most common 864 configurations, which accelerates the setup. Your team can monitor the integration from a single dashboard without managing EDI infrastructure directly.

How long does it take to set up Target EDI 864 with Stacksync?

Most Target EDI 864 Text Message 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 Target's 864 format and your system, running test transactions, and completing Target's certification process if required. Stacksync includes pre-built mappings for Target's most common 864 configurations, which accelerates the setup. Your team can monitor the integration from a single dashboard without managing EDI infrastructure directly.

Can I customize Target EDI 864 field mappings in Stacksync?

Yes. Stacksync provides a visual field mapping tool that lets you define exactly how Target EDI 864 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 Target updates their 864 specification, Stacksync highlights the affected mappings and suggests adjustments, ensuring your integration stays compliant without a full reconfiguration.

Can I customize Target EDI 864 field mappings in Stacksync?

Yes. Stacksync provides a visual field mapping tool that lets you define exactly how Target EDI 864 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 Target updates their 864 specification, Stacksync highlights the affected mappings and suggests adjustments, ensuring your integration stays compliant without a full reconfiguration.

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