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Target EDI
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Plan your Target EDI integration using 14 listed document types across 4 channels. Compare channels, map business records and test the operational handoff.

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Target Domestic Transportation → Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic)
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Implementation guide

Target: EDI implementation plan

Build a reliable EDI workflow for Target. Use 14 document types across 4 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.

Map records and test the business result
Document or decisionRecord and matching IDsWhat to test
X12 204 Motor Carrier Load TenderListed on 1 channel: Target Domestic Transportation load tender

load reference, pickup and delivery stop identifiers
  • Send an amended pickup appointment and retain the previous tender decision.
  • Test a multi-stop load whose stop sequence differs from address sorting.
X12 990 Response To A Load TenderListed on 1 channel: Target Domestic Transportation load-tender response

original load reference, carrier and response
  • Associate acceptance with the correct version of the load tender.
  • Test a declined tender and ensure it returns to dispatch for reassignment.
X12 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status MessageListed on 2 channels: Target Domestic Transportation, Target Direct Vendor Ship shipment status event

shipment reference, event code, event time and location
  • Deliver an older status after a newer one and retain event history without moving the current status backward.
  • Send one milestone twice and avoid duplicate customer notifications.
X12 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details And InvoiceListed on 1 channel: Target Domestic Transportation freight invoice

carrier invoice, shipment reference and charge line
  • Separate line-haul, fuel and accessorial charges before comparing the invoice with the agreed rate.
  • Test a second invoice for the same shipment and distinguish a revision from a duplicate.
X12 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer InitiatedListed on 3 channels: Target Direct Vendor Ship, Target Global Sourcing, Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic) buyer order-change request

original purchase order, change revision and affected line
  • Apply a quantity reduction to the existing order instead of creating another order.
  • Test a cancellation arriving after allocation or shipment and route it to an exception owner.
X12 850 Purchase OrderListed on 3 channels: Target Direct Vendor Ship, Target Global Sourcing, Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic) purchase order or sales order

buyer purchase order, order line and trading-party identifiers
  • Map buyer item numbers to seller SKUs and explicitly convert case quantities to the agreed unit.
  • Resend one purchase order and confirm that only one sales order is created.
X12 864 Text MessageListed on 3 channels: Target Direct Vendor Ship, Target Global Sourcing, Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic) business message

message reference, subject and related business document
  • Preserve line breaks and readable content in the receiving work queue.
  • Test an urgent message linked to an order and assign a human owner instead of silently filing it.
X12 856 Ship Notice ManifestListed on 2 channels: Target Direct Vendor Ship, Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic) shipment notice (ASN)

shipment, order, package and item references
  • Reconcile item quantities through shipment, order and packaging levels against the physical shipment.
  • Test split shipments for one purchase order and prevent the second ASN from replacing the first.
X12 855 Purchase Order AcknowledgmentListed on 1 channel: Target Direct Vendor Ship purchase-order response

original purchase order, response revision and order line
  • Test a partially accepted order with a backordered line and retain both outcomes.
  • Do not treat a syntax acknowledgment as acceptance of price, quantity or delivery dates.
X12 846 Inventory Inquiry AdviceListed on 1 channel: Target Direct Vendor Ship inventory availability record

item, location, quantity type and snapshot time
  • Distinguish on-hand, available and reserved quantities before publishing availability.
  • Deliver an old snapshot after a new one and prevent stale stock from replacing current values.
X12 865 Purchase Order Change Acknowledgment Request Seller InitiatedListed on 1 channel: Target Direct Vendor Ship seller order-change response or request

original purchase order, change reference and affected line
  • Distinguish a seller-proposed change from acceptance of a buyer-requested change.
  • Reject an outdated revision that would overwrite a later agreed quantity.
X12 810 InvoiceListed on 2 channels: Target Global Sourcing, Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic) accounts-receivable or accounts-payable invoice

invoice number, purchase order and invoice line
  • Reconcile line amounts, allowances, charges and tax to the invoice total.
  • Submit the same invoice twice and verify that it cannot create a second payable.
X12 820 Payment Order Remittance AdviceListed on 1 channel: Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic) payment or remittance record

payment reference, invoice references and amounts applied
  • Allocate a partial payment across several invoices and preserve the remaining balances.
  • Keep receipt of remittance information distinct from confirmation that funds settled.
X12 852 Product Activity DataListed on 1 channel: Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic) product activity report

item, location, activity type and reporting period
  • Keep sales, returns and stock movements in separate measures.
  • Replace a corrected reporting period without counting the original activity twice.

Implementation steps

  1. Choose the trading account and channel

    Choose among Target Domestic Transportation, Target Direct Vendor Ship, Target Global Sourcing, Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic). Confirm the business unit and account before copying a mapping from another channel.

  2. Map records and assign owners

    Start with load tender, load-tender response, shipment status event. 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.

  3. 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 Target production handoff and save the results of each approved test.

  4. Check results after launch

    Match records between systems using load reference, pickup and delivery stop identifiers. 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 Target

23 transactions across 4 channels.

Document flow

Example document relationships for Target

Where each document sits in its trading cycle, based on the 14 document types listed for Target across 4 channels. These are example relationships; the trading agreement determines the required sequence.

  • 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender — is listed on 1 of Target's 4 channels
  • 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details And Invoice — is listed on 1 of Target's 4 channels
  • 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message — is listed on 2 of Target's 4 channels
  • 810 Invoice — is listed on 2 of Target's 4 channels
  • 820 Payment Order Remittance Advice — is listed on 1 of Target's 4 channels
  • 846 Inventory Inquiry Advice — is listed on 1 of Target's 4 channels
  • 850 Purchase Order — is listed on 3 of Target's 4 channels
  • 852 Product Activity Data — is listed on 1 of Target's 4 channels
  • 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment — is listed on 1 of Target's 4 channels
  • 856 Ship Notice Manifest — is listed on 2 of Target's 4 channels
  • 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer Initiated — is listed on 3 of Target's 4 channels
  • 864 Text Message — is listed on 3 of Target's 4 channels
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Related references

Partners with related document listings

Compare document requirements for similar business processes.

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FAQ

Target EDI questions

Which EDI documents are listed for Target?

X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender; X12 990 Response To A Load Tender; X12 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message; X12 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details And Invoice; X12 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer Initiated; X12 850 Purchase Order; X12 864 Text Message; additional documents are shown in the mapping plan. Confirm which documents, directions and versions apply to your account.

How should I choose the Target EDI channel?

The directory lists 4 channels for Target, including Target Domestic Transportation, Target Direct Vendor Ship, Target Global Sourcing, Target US Domestic Merchandise (DSD Direct To Store Delivery | Distribution/Fulfillment Centers | Indirect Domestic). Match the channel to your actual trading relationship and compare its document list before reusing a mapping.

Which identifiers should the Target mapping preserve?

For X12 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender, plan around load reference, pickup and delivery stop identifiers. For X12 990 Response To A Load Tender, use original load reference, carrier and response. Use the partner guide to locate these values and check their allowed formats.

Does a successful EDI receipt mean Target 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 Target EDI?

Send an amended pickup appointment and retain the previous tender decision. Test a multi-stop load whose stop sequence differs from address sorting. Also test missing responses and recovery after a destination failure. Assign an owner to each failure and obtain partner approval before launch.

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