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Walmart EDI
integration guide.

Plan your Walmart EDI integration using 13 listed document types across 8 channels. Compare channels, map business records and test the operational handoff.

Listed documents
13
Partner document references
Listed channels
8
Walmart US (Goods for Resale) → Walmart.com via Mercury Gate
Implementation
Plan
Map, validate and reconcile

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Implementation guide

Walmart: EDI implementation plan

Build a reliable EDI workflow for Walmart. Use 13 document types across 8 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 824 Application AdviceListed on 4 channels: Walmart US (Goods for Resale), Walmart Canada, Sam's Club… application validation result

original document reference, error location and response status

  • Return an error for one line and associate it with that line rather than rejecting unrelated records.
  • Keep application acceptance distinct from transport receipt and syntax acknowledgment.
X12 856 Ship Notice ManifestListed on 5 channels: Walmart US (Goods for Resale), Walmart Canada, Sam's Club… 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 864 Text MessageListed on 2 channels: Walmart US (Goods for Resale), Walmart (Goods Not For Resale) 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 855 Purchase Order AcknowledgmentListed on 3 channels: Walmart US (Goods for Resale), Sam's Club, Walmart Drop Ship Vendor via SPS 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 810 InvoiceListed on 5 channels: Walmart US (Goods for Resale), Walmart Canada, Sam's Club… 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 850 Purchase OrderListed on 6 channels: Walmart US (Goods for Resale), Walmart Canada, Sam's Club… 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 816 Organizational RelationshipsListed on 1 channel: Walmart (Goods Not For Resale) organization and location hierarchy

organization, location and parent references

  • Move a store between parent organizations without changing its stable location identity.
  • Test an inactive ship-to location referenced by an open order.
X12 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer InitiatedListed on 1 channel: Walmart Drop Ship Vendor via SPS 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 846 Inventory Inquiry AdviceListed on 1 channel: Walmart Drop Ship Vendor via SPS 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 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status MessageListed on 1 channel: Walmart.com via Mercury Gate 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 204 Motor Carrier Load TenderListed on 1 channel: Walmart.com via Mercury Gate 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: Walmart.com via Mercury Gate 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 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details And InvoiceListed on 1 channel: Walmart.com via Mercury Gate 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.

Implementation steps

  1. Choose the trading account and channel

    Choose among Walmart US (Goods for Resale), Walmart Canada, Sam's Club, Walmart (Goods Not For Resale) and the other channels listed below. Confirm the business unit and account before copying a mapping from another channel.

  2. Map records and assign owners

    Start with application validation result, shipment notice (ASN), business message. 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 Walmart production handoff and save the results of each approved test.

  4. Check results after launch

    Match records between systems using original document reference, error location and response status. 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 flow

Example document relationships for Walmart

Where each document sits in its trading cycle, based on the 13 document types listed for Walmart across 8 channels. These are example relationships; the trading agreement determines the required sequence.

Catalog & inventory

Some example steps listed
  1. 832 Price / Sales Catalog not listed for Walmart
  2. 846 Inventory Inquiry Advice
  3. 852 Product Activity Data not listed for Walmart
  • 204 Motor Carrier Load Tender — is listed on 1 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 210 Motor Carrier Freight Details And Invoice — is listed on 1 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 214 Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message — is listed on 1 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 810 Invoice — is listed on 5 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 816 Organizational Relationships — is listed on 1 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 824 Application Advice — is listed on 4 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 846 Inventory Inquiry Advice — is listed on 1 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 850 Purchase Order — is listed on 6 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment — is listed on 3 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 856 Ship Notice Manifest — is listed on 5 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 860 Purchase Order Change Request Buyer Initiated — is listed on 1 of Walmart's 8 channels
  • 864 Text Message — is listed on 2 of Walmart's 8 channels

Network context

Walmart channel references for SPS Commerce and MercuryGate

These network names are derived from the listed Walmart channels. Confirm routing, enrollment and contractual requirements for your account before selecting a connection method.

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Related references

Partners with related document listings

Compare document requirements for similar business processes.

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FAQ

Walmart EDI questions

Which EDI documents are listed for Walmart?

X12 824 Application Advice; X12 856 Ship Notice Manifest; X12 864 Text Message; X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment; X12 810 Invoice; X12 850 Purchase Order; X12 816 Organizational Relationships; additional documents are shown in the mapping plan. Confirm which documents, directions and versions apply to your account.

How should I choose the Walmart EDI channel?

The directory lists 8 channels for Walmart, including Walmart US (Goods for Resale), Walmart Canada, Sam's Club, Walmart (Goods Not For Resale). Match the channel to your actual trading relationship and compare its document list before reusing a mapping.

Which identifiers should the Walmart mapping preserve?

For X12 824 Application Advice, plan around original document reference, error location and response status. For X12 856 Ship Notice Manifest, use shipment, order, package and item references. Use the partner guide to locate these values and check their allowed formats.

Does a successful EDI receipt mean Walmart 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 Walmart EDI?

Return an error for one line and associate it with that line rather than rejecting unrelated records. Keep application acceptance distinct from transport receipt and syntax acknowledgment. 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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