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United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) X12 824 Application Advice

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The EDI 824 Application Advice is United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)'s mechanism for reporting errors or acceptance status on previously submitted EDI documents. It identifies specific issues so suppliers can correct and resubmit.
9segments
3loops
6mandatory

Schema Reference

9 segments · X12 824 Application 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
BGN Beginning Segment
Mandatory Max: 1
BGN01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
M ID 2-2
BGN02 Reference Identification
M AN 1-30
BGN03 Date
M DT 8-8
N1 Loop
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
N102 Name
C AN 1-60
PER Administrative Communications Contact
Optional Max: 3
PER01 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
PER03 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PER04 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
OTI Loop
OTI Original Transaction Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
OTI01 Application Acknowledgment Code
M ID 1-2
OTI02 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
OTI03 Reference Identification
M AN 1-30
OTI04 Application Sender's Code
O AN 2-15
OTI05 Application Receiver's Code
O AN 2-15
OTI06 Date
O DT 8-8
OTI07 Time
O TM 4-8
OTI08 Group Control Number
C N0 1-9
OTI09 Transaction Set Control Number
O AN 4-9
OTI10 Transaction Set Identifier Code
O ID 3-3
TED Loop
TED Technical Error Description
Optional Max: 1
TED01 Application Error Condition Code
M ID 1-3
TED02 Free Form Message
O AN 1-60
TED03 Segment ID Code
O ID 2-3
TED04 Segment Position in Transaction Set
O N0 1-6
TED05 Element Position in Segment
O N0 1-2
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
How It Works

Automating United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) EDI 824

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 824 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync captures incoming 824 Application Advice documents and maps error codes and rejection reasons to the original transaction in your system — giving your team immediate visibility into what needs correction.

Business unit variations

UNFI Conventional (Legacy Supervalu)
Stacksync captures incoming 824 Application Advice documents and maps error codes and rejection reasons to the original transaction in your system — giving your team immediate visibility into what needs correction.
United Natural Foods (UNFI) US
Stacksync captures incoming 824 Application Advice documents and maps error codes and rejection reasons to the original transaction in your system — giving your team immediate visibility into what needs correction.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) EDI 824 FAQ

Common questions about 824 Application Advice transactions with United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI).

How long does it take to set up United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) 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 United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)'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 United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) 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 United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) — 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 United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) 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 United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)'s EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI)'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.

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