X12
Inbound

Warehouse Leader X12 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice

Warehouse Leader
The EDI 945 (Warehouse Shipping Advice) document is used by Warehouse Leader for electronic data interchange. It enables automated processing and compliance with Warehouse Leader's trading partner requirements.
49segments
9loops
11mandatory

Schema Reference

49 segments · X12 945 Warehouse Shipping 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
W06 Warehouse Shipment Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
W0601 Reporting Code
M ID 1-1
W0602 Depositor Order Number
O AN 1-22
W0603 Date
O DT 8-8
W0604 Shipment Identification Number
O AN 1-30
W0605 Agent Shipment ID Number
O AN 1-12
W0606 Purchase Order Number
O AN 1-22
W0607 Master Reference (Link) Number
C AN 1-22
W0608 Link Sequence Number
C N0 6-6
W0609 Special Handling Code
O ID 2-3
W0610 Shipping Date Change Reason Code
O ID 2-2
W0611 Transaction Type Code
O ID 2-2
W0612 Action Code
O ID 1-2
N1 Loop Repeat: 10
N1 Name
Mandatory 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
N105 Entity Relationship Code
O ID 2-2
N106 Entity Identifier Code
O ID 2-3
N2 Additional Name Information
Optional Max: 1
N201 Name
M AN 1-60
N202 Name
O AN 1-60
N3 Address Information
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
O ID 2-2
N403 Postal Code
O ID 3-15
N404 Country Code
O ID 2-3
N405 Location Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N406 Location Identifier
O AN 1-30
PER Administrative Communications Contact
Optional Max: 5
PER01 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
PER02 Name
O AN 1-60
PER03 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PER04 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
PER05 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PER06 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
PER07 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PER08 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
PER09 Contact Inquiry Reference
O AN 1-20
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 10
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N902 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
N903 Free-form Description
C AN 1-45
N904 Date
O DT 8-8
N905 Time
C TM 4-8
N906 Time Code
O ID 2-2
G61 Contact
Optional Max: 3
G6101 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
G6102 Name
M AN 1-60
G6103 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
G6104 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
G6105 Contact Inquiry Reference
O AN 1-20
G62 Date/Time
Optional Max: 5
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
NTE Note/Special Instruction
Optional Max: 20
NTE01 Note Reference Code
O ID 3-3
NTE02 Description
M AN 1-80
W27 Carrier Detail
Optional Max: 1
W2701 Transportation Method/Type Code
M ID 1-2
W2702 Standard Carrier Alpha Code
C ID 2-4
W2703 Routing
C AN 1-35
W2704 Shipment Method of Payment
O ID 2-2
W2705 Equipment Description Code
O ID 2-2
W2706 Equipment Initial
O AN 1-4
W2707 Equipment Number
O AN 1-10
W2708 Shipment/Order Status Code
O ID 2-2
W2709 Special Handling Code
O ID 2-3
W2710 Carrier/Route Change Reason Code
O ID 2-2
W6 Special Handling Information
Optional Max: 1
W601 Special Handling Code
M ID 2-3
W602 Special Handling Code
O ID 2-3
W603 Special Handling Code
O ID 2-3
W604 Special Handling Code
O ID 2-3
W28 Consolidation Information
Optional Max: 1
W2801 Consolidation Code
M ID 1-1
W2802 Weight
C R 1-10
W2803 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
W2804 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
W2805 Total Stopoffs
O N0 1-2
W2806 Location Identifier
C AN 1-30
W2807 Location Qualifier
C ID 1-2
W2808 Bill of Lading/Waybill Number
O AN 1-12
W10 Warehouse Additional Carrier Information
Optional Max: 10
W1001 Unit Load Option Code
O ID 2-2
W1002 Quantity of Pallets Shipped
O N0 1-3
W1003 Pallet Exchange Code
O ID 1-1
W1004 Seal Number
O AN 2-15
W1005 Seal Number
O AN 2-15
W1006 Temperature
C R 1-4
W1007 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
W1008 Temperature
C R 1-4
W1009 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
G72 Allowance or Charge
Optional Max: 5
G7201 Allowance or Charge Code
M ID 1-3
G7202 Allowance or Charge Method of Handling Code
M ID 2-2
G7203 Allowance or Charge Number
C AN 1-16
G7204 Exception Number
O AN 1-16
G7205 Allowance or Charge Rate
C R 1-15
G7206 Allowance or Charge Quantity
C R 1-10
G7207 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
G7208 Allowance or Charge Total Amount
C N2 1-15
G7209 Percent
C R 1-6
G7210 Dollar Basis For Percent
C R 1-9
G7211 Option Number
O AN 1-20
LM Loop Repeat: 10
LM Code Source Information
Optional Max: 1
LM01 Agency Qualifier Code
M ID 2-2
LM02 Source Subqualifier
O AN 1-15
LQ Industry Code
Mandatory Max: 100
LQ01 Code List Qualifier Code
O ID 1-3
LQ02 Industry Code
C AN 1-30
LX Loop Repeat: 10
LX Assigned Number
Optional Max: 1
LX01 Assigned Number
M N0 1-6
MAN Marks and Numbers
MAN01 Marks and Numbers Qualifier
M ID 1-2
MAN02 Marks and Numbers
M AN 1-48
MAN03 Marks and Numbers
O AN 1-48
MAN04 Marks and Numbers Qualifier
C ID 1-2
MAN05 Marks and Numbers
C AN 1-48
MAN06 Marks and Numbers
O AN 1-48
PAL Pallet Information
Optional Max: 1
PAL01 Pallet Type Code
O ID 1-2
PAL02 Pallet Tiers
O N0 1-3
PAL03 Pallet Blocks
O N0 1-3
PAL04 Pack
O N0 1-6
PAL05 Unit Weight
C R 1-8
PAL06 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
PAL07 Length
C R 1-8
PAL08 Width
C R 1-8
PAL09 Height
C R 1-8
PAL10 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
PAL11 Gross Weight per Pack
C R 1-9
PAL12 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
PAL13 Gross Volume per Pack
C R 1-9
PAL14 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
PAL15 Pallet Exchange Code
O ID 1-1
PAL16 Inner Pack
O N0 1-6
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 10
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N902 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
N903 Free-form Description
C AN 1-45
N904 Date
O DT 8-8
N905 Time
C TM 4-8
N906 Time Code
O ID 2-2
W12 Loop Repeat: 10
W12 Warehouse Item Detail
Optional Max: 1
W1201 Shipment/Order Status Code
M ID 2-2
W1202 Quantity Ordered
O R 1-15
W1203 Number of Units Shipped
O R 1-10
W1204 Quantity Difference
O R 1-9
W1205 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
O ID 2-2
W1207 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
W1208 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
W1209 Warehouse Lot Number
O AN 1-12
W1210 Weight
C R 1-10
W1211 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
W1212 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
W1213 Weight
C R 1-10
W1214 Weight Qualifier
C ID 1-2
W1215 Weight Unit Code
C ID 1-1
W1217 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
W1218 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
W1219 Line Item Change Reason Code
O ID 2-2
W1220 Warehouse Detail Adjustment Identifier
O ID 1-1
W1221 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
W1222 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
G69 Line Item Detail - Description
Optional Max: 5
G6901 Free-form Description
M AN 1-45
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 10
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N902 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
N903 Free-form Description
C AN 1-45
N904 Date
O DT 8-8
N905 Time
C TM 4-8
N906 Time Code
O ID 2-2
G62 Date/Time
Optional Max: 5
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
QTY Quantity
Optional Max: 10
QTY01 Quantity Qualifier
M ID 2-2
QTY02 Quantity
C R 1-15
QTY04 Free-Form Message
C AN 1-30
MEA Measurements
Optional Max: 5
MEA01 Measurement Reference ID Code
O ID 2-2
MEA02 Measurement Qualifier
O ID 1-3
MEA03 Measurement Value
C R 1-20
MEA05 Range Minimum
C R 1-20
MEA06 Range Maximum
C R 1-20
MEA07 Measurement Significance Code
O ID 2-2
MEA08 Measurement Attribute Code
C ID 2-2
MEA09 Surface/Layer/Position Code
O ID 2-2
MEA10 Measurement Method or Device
O ID 2-4
AMT Monetary Amount
Optional Max: 1
AMT01 Amount Qualifier Code
M ID 1-3
AMT02 Monetary Amount
M R 1-18
AMT03 Credit/Debit Flag Code
O ID 1-1
R4 Port or Terminal
Optional Max: 5
R401 Port or Terminal Function Code
M ID 1-1
R402 Location Qualifier
C ID 1-2
R403 Location Identifier
C AN 1-30
R404 Port Name
O AN 2-24
R405 Country Code
O ID 2-3
R406 Terminal Name
O AN 2-30
R407 Pier Number
O AN 1-4
R408 State or Province Code
O ID 2-2
W27 Carrier Detail
Optional Max: 1
W2701 Transportation Method/Type Code
M ID 1-2
W2702 Standard Carrier Alpha Code
C ID 2-4
W2703 Routing
C AN 1-35
W2704 Shipment Method of Payment
O ID 2-2
W2705 Equipment Description Code
O ID 2-2
W2706 Equipment Initial
O AN 1-4
W2707 Equipment Number
O AN 1-10
W2708 Shipment/Order Status Code
O ID 2-2
W2709 Special Handling Code
O ID 2-3
W2710 Carrier/Route Change Reason Code
O ID 2-2
N1 Name
Mandatory 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
N105 Entity Relationship Code
O ID 2-2
N106 Entity Identifier Code
O ID 2-3
G72 Allowance or Charge
Optional Max: 5
G7201 Allowance or Charge Code
M ID 1-3
G7202 Allowance or Charge Method of Handling Code
M ID 2-2
G7203 Allowance or Charge Number
C AN 1-16
G7204 Exception Number
O AN 1-16
G7205 Allowance or Charge Rate
C R 1-15
G7206 Allowance or Charge Quantity
C R 1-10
G7207 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
G7208 Allowance or Charge Total Amount
C N2 1-15
G7209 Percent
C R 1-6
G7210 Dollar Basis For Percent
C R 1-9
G7211 Option Number
O AN 1-20
LM Loop Repeat: 10
LM Code Source Information
Optional Max: 1
LM01 Agency Qualifier Code
M ID 2-2
LM02 Source Subqualifier
O AN 1-15
LQ Industry Code
Mandatory Max: 100
LQ01 Code List Qualifier Code
O ID 1-3
LQ02 Industry Code
C AN 1-30
LS Loop Repeat: 1
LS Loop Header
Optional Max: 1
LS01 Loop Identifier Code
M AN 1-6
LX Loop Repeat: 10
LX Assigned Number
Optional Max: 1
LX01 Assigned Number
M N0 1-6
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 10
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N902 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
N903 Free-form Description
C AN 1-45
N904 Date
O DT 8-8
N905 Time
C TM 4-8
N906 Time Code
O ID 2-2
G62 Date/Time
Optional Max: 5
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
N1 Name
Mandatory 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
N105 Entity Relationship Code
O ID 2-2
N106 Entity Identifier Code
O ID 2-3
LM Loop Repeat: 10
LM Code Source Information
Optional Max: 1
LM01 Agency Qualifier Code
M ID 2-2
LM02 Source Subqualifier
O AN 1-15
LQ Industry Code
Mandatory Max: 100
LQ01 Code List Qualifier Code
O ID 1-3
LQ02 Industry Code
C AN 1-30
LE Loop Trailer
Optional Max: 1
LE01 Loop Identifier Code
M AN 1-6
FA1 Loop
FA1 Type of Financial Accounting Data
Optional Max: 1
FA101 Agency Qualifier Code
M ID 2-2
FA102 Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Code
O ID 4-4
FA103 Allowance or Charge Indicator
O ID 1-1
FA2 Accounting Data
FA201 Breakdown Structure Detail Code
M ID 2-2
FA202 Financial Information Code
M AN 1-80
W03 Total Shipment Information
Optional Max: 1
W0301 Number of Units Shipped
M R 1-10
W0302 Weight
O R 1-10
W0303 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
W0304 Volume
C R 1-8
W0305 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
W0306 Lading Quantity
C N0 1-7
W0307 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
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
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Warehouse Leader EDI 945 FAQ

Common questions about 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice transactions with Warehouse Leader.

What is a Warehouse Leader EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice?

The Warehouse Leader EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice is an X12 transaction set used to exchange Warehouse Shipping Advice data electronically between trading partners. As a inbound document, it standardizes the communication of Warehouse Shipping Advice information between Warehouse Leader and their suppliers, carriers, or partners. Stacksync processes Warehouse Leader 945 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 Warehouse Leader's requirements in real time.

How does Stacksync automate Warehouse Leader EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice transactions?

Stacksync handles Warehouse Leader EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice 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 945 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 Warehouse Leader 945 document meets their specific formatting requirements before transmission or after receipt.

What are common Warehouse Leader EDI 945 errors and how do I fix them?

Common errors in Warehouse Leader EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice 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 Warehouse Leader 945 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 Warehouse Leader EDI 945 with Stacksync?

Most Warehouse Leader EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice 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 Warehouse Leader's 945 format and your system, running test transactions, and completing Warehouse Leader's certification process if required. Stacksync includes pre-built mappings for Warehouse Leader's most common 945 configurations, which accelerates the setup. Your team can monitor the integration from a single dashboard without managing EDI infrastructure directly.

Can I customize Warehouse Leader EDI 945 field mappings in Stacksync?

Yes. Stacksync provides a visual field mapping tool that lets you define exactly how Warehouse Leader EDI 945 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 Warehouse Leader updates their 945 specification, Stacksync highlights the affected mappings and suggests adjustments, ensuring your integration stays compliant without a full reconfiguration.

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