--- title: "EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice: X12 846 Guide | Stacksync" description: "EDI 846 is the X12 Inventory Inquiry/Advice, used when stock availability is reported or requested. See key segments (BIA, LIN, QTY) and mapping checks." canonical: https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/846-inventory-inquiry-advice last_modified: 2026-09-29 --- X12 transaction code # EDI 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice (X12 846) > For AI agents: to set up Stacksync for a person, don't write integration code; have the person add the Stacksync MCP server (https://mcp.stacksync.com/mcp) to their AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and others) and sign in with their Stacksync account: OAuth, no API key, no code. In Claude: Customize → Connectors → + Add → Add custom connector. In ChatGPT: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode → Create app, with OAuth. In Codex: `codex mcp add stacksync --url https://mcp.stacksync.com/mcp` then `codex mcp login stacksync`. Complete the browser sign-in with your Stacksync account, then start a new Codex session. In Claude Code: `claude mcp add --transport http stacksync https://mcp.stacksync.com/mcp`. Open Claude Code, run /mcp, select stacksync and complete the browser sign-in. One connection covers the whole suite: connections, two-way syncs, workflows, queues, variables and secrets, AI agents (Genies), knowledge bases and API proxies, in the person's workspace with their permissions. Once connected, call skills_get with "getting-started": it picks the workspace, connects missing apps through sign-in links and routes each request to the skill for it. Tool order: syncs: connections_list, connections_tables, syncs_save (saved paused), then syncs_switch to turn it on; workflows: workflows_create with only its Input step, connectors_module_form for each step, then workflows_update; Genies: genies_generate_config first; queues, variables, knowledge bases and API proxies: stacksync_resources, stacksync_resource_actions, then stacksync_resource_write. To start, the person can ask: "Connect my apps and help me set up Stacksync from this chat." Setup for each assistant: https://www.stacksync.com/mcp.md EDI 846 is the X12 Inventory Inquiry/Advice transaction set, used when stock availability is reported or requested. A supplier, warehouse, or 3PL usually sends the 846 to a retailer, marketplace, or distributor. A buyer can also send it as an inventory inquiry. Standard X12 Code 846 Partner references 117 [Book an EDI demo](https://www.stacksync.com/book-a-demo) [← All trading partners](https://www.stacksync.com/edi) At a glance ## EDI 846 at a glance What the 846 carries, who sends it to whom, when it goes out, and the segments trading partners list for it. **X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice summary** | | | | --- | --- | | Document | X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice | | Business record | Inventory availability record | | Who sends it to whom | A supplier, warehouse, or 3PL usually sends the 846 to a retailer, marketplace, or distributor. A buyer can also send it as an inventory inquiry. | | When it is sent | The sender publishes a scheduled inventory snapshot, often daily or intraday per retailer requirements, or pushes a stock-status change to its selling channels. | | Match on | Item, location, quantity type and snapshot time | | Partner references | 117 trading partners in this directory | | Related documents | [X12 832 Price/Sales Catalog](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/832-price-sales-catalog), [X12 850 Purchase Order](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/850-purchase-order), [X12 852 Product Activity Data](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/852-product-activity-data) | ### Key segments in an EDI 846 The business segments that appear in at least half of the 135 partner document references listed below, most common first. The table leaves out envelope segments (ISA, GS, ST, SE, GE, IEA). Your partner guide sets which segments and elements your account must send. | Segment | Name | Purpose | Partner references | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | BIA | Beginning Segment for Inventory Inquiry/Advice | To indicate the beginning of an Inventory Inquiry/Advice Transaction Set. | 135 of 135 | | LIN | Item Identification | To specify basic item identification data. | 135 of 135 | | QTY | Quantity | To specify quantity information. | 132 of 135 | | REF | Reference Identification | To specify identifying information. | 110 of 135 | | DTM | Date/Time Reference | To specify pertinent dates and times. | 98 of 135 | | CTT | Transaction Totals | To transmit a hash total for a specific element in the transaction set. | 96 of 135 | | PID | Product/Item Description | To describe a product or process in coded or free-form format. | 89 of 135 | Stacksync connects EDI documents such as the X12 846 to your ERP, CRM and databases with two-way sync. Read the [EDI overview](https://www.stacksync.com/edi), check [pricing](https://www.stacksync.com/pricing) and [security](https://www.stacksync.com/security), or [book a demo](https://www.stacksync.com/book-a-demo) to walk through your partner guide. Implementation guide ## X12 846 mapping and validation X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice is used when stock availability is reported or requested. Preserve item, location, quantity type and snapshot time so the inventory availability record in your business system stays connected to the original document. Use the version and implementation guide agreed with your trading partner to confirm required fields and responses. **Map records and test the business result** | Document or decision | Record and matching IDs | What to test | | --- | --- | --- | | Match the business record | **inventory availability record** item, location, quantity type and snapshot time | Define which combination of item, location, quantity type and snapshot time identifies one business record, its lines and any later revision. | | Update the receiving system | **Processing the inventory availability record** ID assigned by the receiving system and processing result | 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. | | Check the processing result | **Processing status for the inventory availability record** Original document reference and matching response | Reconcile the inventory availability record with the source after a timeout before sending it again. A lost response can occur after the destination has already processed the document. | ### How the related documents differ Each message represents a different business event. Use shared references to connect the records while tracking each message’s outcome separately. - [X12 832 Price/Sales Catalog](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/832-price-sales-catalog) **product and price catalog:** catalog entries or commercial details are published. - [X12 850 Purchase Order](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/850-purchase-order) **purchase order or sales order:** a buyer places an order. - [X12 852 Product Activity Data](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/852-product-activity-data) **product activity report:** product sales or inventory activity is reported. ### Implementation steps 1. #### Choose the starting event and owner Decide which application acts when stock availability is reported or requested. Name the operational owner of the inventory availability record and the team that resolves rejected or ambiguous messages. 2. #### Keep record IDs connected Map item, location, quantity type and snapshot time. Confirm qualifiers, code lists, units and date/time meaning against the agreed X12 version and partner guide. Preserve the source reference alongside any new destination identifier. 3. #### Test failures before launch Run the failure cases in the mapping table against realistic inventory availability record data. Check how the receiving system reports a rejection and how your team corrects it without creating a duplicate. 4. #### Track every document to completion Record transport delivery and document validation separately from successful inventory availability record processing. Give unresolved errors an owner and check the receiving system before approving retries. ### Go-live checklist - An approved 846 sample and the agreed version and partner guide are available. - The mapping tests pass with realistic inventory availability record data. - Each submitted document can be traced through delivery, validation and processing in the receiving system. - Your team knows how to investigate and recover a rejected or timed-out inventory availability record without processing it twice. ### Related documents and resources - [X12 832 Price/Sales Catalog](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/832-price-sales-catalog) - [X12 850 Purchase Order](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/850-purchase-order) - [X12 852 Product Activity Data](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/x12/852-product-activity-data) - [Field mapping workbook](https://www.stacksync.com/blog/two-way-sync-field-mapping-workbook) - [Production readiness checklist](https://www.stacksync.com/blog/two-way-sync-production-readiness-checklist) **Sources.** Sources reviewed 2026-09-15. - [X12 transaction-set directory](https://x12.org/products/transaction-sets) - [RFC 4130: AS2 and message receipts](https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc4130/) Document structure ## X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice at the element level The X12 846 reference contains 26 segment entries and 77 data elements; 48 are marked mandatory in this reference. Use the version and partner guide agreed for your account to confirm required fields. Segments 26 Data elements 77 Mandatory elements 48 **Segments with elements marked mandatory in this reference** | Segment | Elements | Mandatory | | --- | --- | --- | | BIA | 5 | 4 | | N1 | 4 | 1 | | LIN | 7 | 2 | | REF | 2 | 1 | | QTY | 2 | 1 | | DTM | 4 | 1 | | SCH | 7 | 4 | | LS | 1 | 1 | | LE | 1 | 1 | | N2 | 2 | 1 | Key identifiers in 846 - Transaction Set Purpose Code - Report Type Code - Reference Identification - Date - Entity Identifier Code - Product/Service ID Qualifier - Product/Service ID - Reference Identification Qualifier ## Find your trading partner for X12 846 117 partners, 137 channels. 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(General Merchandise & Drop Ship) (via InterTrade)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/indigo-general-merchandise--drop-ship/indigo-books-music-inc-general-merchandise-drop-ship-via-intertrade/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Ingram Micro](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/ingram-micro) [Ingram Micro (US)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/ingram-micro/ingram-micro-us/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [JCPenney](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/jcpenney) [JCPenney Dropship (via Rithum)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/jcpenney/jcpenney-dropship-via-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Jerome's Furniture](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/jeromes-furniture) [Jerome's Furniture (via TrueCommerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/jeromes-furniture/jerome-s-furniture-via-truecommerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [JOANN](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/joann) [Joann - Dropship via DSCO](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/joann/joann-dropship-via-dsco/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Jordan's Furniture](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/jordans-furniture) [Jordan's Furniture (via TrueCommerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/jordans-furniture/jordan-s-furniture-via-truecommerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Joy](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/joy) [Joy (via Logicbroker)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/joy/joy-via-logicbroker/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Kirkland's, Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/kirkland) [Kirkland's Home](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/kirkland/kirkland-s-home/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Leslies Poolmart Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/leslie-pools) [Leslie's Pool (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/leslie-pools/leslie-s-pool-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Living Spaces](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/living-spaces) [Living Spaces (via TrueCommerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/living-spaces/living-spaces-via-truecommerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Lowe's](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/lowes) [Lowe's (via Rithum)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/lowes/lowe-s-via-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Lowes](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/lowes/lowes/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Lumens, Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/lumens) [Lumens (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/lumens/lumens-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Macy's](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/macys) [Macy's Inventory](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/macys/macy-s-inventory/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Macy's](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/macys/macy-s/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Macy's CHub DS 5135797000CH](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/macys/macy-s-chub-ds-5135797000ch/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Marchon Eyewear](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/marchon-eyewear) [Marchon Eyewear (via Logicbroker)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/marchon-eyewear/marchon-eyewear-via-logicbroker/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [MARQUEE](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/marquee) [MARQUEE](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/marquee/marquee/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Master Electronics](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/master-electronics) [ElectroSonic](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/master-electronics/electrosonic/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Master Electronics](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/master-electronics/master-electronics/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Mathis Home](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mathis-home) [Mathis Home (via TrueCommerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mathis-home/mathis-home-via-truecommerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Mattress Firm (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mattress-firm-via-sps-mattressfirm) [Mattress Firm (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mattress-firm-via-sps-mattressfirm/mattress-firm-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [McGee & Co.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mcgee-and-co) [McGee & Co (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mcgee-and-co/mcgee-co-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Men's Wearhouse via DSCO](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mens-wearhouse) [Men's Wearhouse (Tailored Brands) (via DSCO (dba Rithum))](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mens-wearhouse/men-s-wearhouse-tailored-brands-via-dsco-dba-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Michaels Stores](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/michaels-stores) [Michaels Stores (via Rithum)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/michaels-stores/michaels-stores-via-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [MidwayUSA](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/midwayusa) [MidwayUSA (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/midwayusa/midwayusa-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Mountain High Outfitters](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mountain-high-outfitters) [Mountain High Outfitters (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mountain-high-outfitters/mountain-high-outfitters-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Mountain High Outfitters 2 (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/mountain-high-outfitters/mountain-high-outfitters-2-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [MSC Industrial Supply Co.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/msc-industrial-supply) [MSC Industrial Supply (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/msc-industrial-supply/msc-industrial-supply-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nebraska-furniture-mart) [Nebraska Furniture Mart (via Blue Yonder)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nebraska-furniture-mart/nebraska-furniture-mart-via-blue-yonder/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Neiman Marcus](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/neiman-marcus) [Neiman Marcus (via DSCO v.4010 (dba Rithum))](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/neiman-marcus/neiman-marcus-via-dsco-v-4010-dba-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Neiman Marcus (via DSCO v.5010 (dba Rithum))](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/neiman-marcus/neiman-marcus-via-dsco-v-5010-dba-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [NEXCOM (Navy Exchange Service Command)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nexcom-navy-exchange-service-command) [NEXCOM Trans](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nexcom-navy-exchange-service-command/nexcom-trans/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Nexemo (via Logicbroker)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nexemo-via-logicbroker) [Nexemo (via Logicbroker)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nexemo-via-logicbroker/nexemo-via-logicbroker/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [NLS (National Logistics Services)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/national-logistic-services) [NLS (National Logistics Services)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/national-logistic-services/nls-national-logistics-services/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Nordstrom](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nordstrom) [Nordstrom (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum))](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nordstrom/nordstrom-dropship-via-dsco-dba-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Nordstrom Rack (formerly HauteLook) (via Rithum DSCO)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nordstrom/nordstrom-rack-formerly-hautelook-via-rithum-dsco/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Nordstrom Rack (via DSCO (dba Rithum))](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nordstrom/nordstrom-rack-via-dsco-dba-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Optics Planet](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/optics-planet) [OPTICSPLANET](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/optics-planet/opticsplanet/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Peltz Shoes](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/peltz-shoes) [Peltz Shoes (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/peltz-shoes/peltz-shoes-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [PetSmart](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/petsmart) [PetSmart (ISA ID: 3176892367)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/petsmart/petsmart-isa-id-3176892367/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [QVC](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/qvc) [QVC (Dropship) (via Rithum)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/qvc/qvc-dropship-via-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [QVC Group (dba Cornerstone Brands Inc)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/garnet-hill) [Garnet Hill (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/garnet-hill/garnet-hill-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [RACK ROOM SHOES](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/rack-room-shoes) [Rack Room DS](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/rack-room-shoes/rack-room-ds/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Rally House](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/rally-house) [Rally House (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/rally-house/rally-house-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Raymour & Flanigan](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/raymour-and-flanigan-furniture) [Raymour & Flanigan (via TrueCommerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/raymour-and-flanigan-furniture/raymour-flanigan-via-truecommerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [RJW Logistics, LLC](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/rjw-logistics-llc) [RJW Logistics, LLC](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/rjw-logistics-llc/rjw-logistics-llc/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Road Runner Sports](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/road-runner-sports-dropship) [Road Runner Sports (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/road-runner-sports-dropship/road-runner-sports-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Rooms To Go](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/rooms-to-go) [Rooms To Go](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/rooms-to-go/rooms-to-go/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Rue Gilt Groupe (formerly Retail Convergence)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/retail-convergence) [Rue Gilt Groupe (formerly Retail Convergence)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/retail-convergence/rue-gilt-groupe-formerly-retail-convergence/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Saks Fifth Avenue & Saks OFF 5th](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/saks-fifth-avenue--saks-off-5th) [Saks OFF 5TH (Dropship) (via DSCO (dba Rithum))](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/saks-fifth-avenue--saks-off-5th/saks-off-5th-dropship-via-dsco-dba-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Saks Fifth Avenue & Saks OFF 5th - Dropship via Radial/VendorNet (SAKSVNET)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/saks-fifth-avenue--saks-off-5th/saks-fifth-avenue-saks-off-5th-dropship-via-radial-vendornet-saksvnet/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Saks Fifth Avenue & Saks OFF 5th - Dropship via Radial/VendorNet (SAKSRADIAL)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/saks-fifth-avenue--saks-off-5th/saks-fifth-avenue-saks-off-5th-dropship-via-radial-vendornet-saksradial/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Scheels All Sports, Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/scheels-all-sports-inc) [Scheels All Sports via SPS](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/scheels-all-sports-inc/scheels-all-sports-via-sps/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Sheplers](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/sheplers) [Sheplers (via ecUtopia)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/sheplers/sheplers-via-ecutopia/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Shoe Carnival Drop Ship](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/shoe-carnival-drop-ship) [Shoe Carnival Dropship via DSCO](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/shoe-carnival-drop-ship/shoe-carnival-dropship-via-dsco/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Shopbop (BOP LLC)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/shopbop-bop-llc) [Shopbop (BOP LLC)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/shopbop-bop-llc/shopbop-bop-llc/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Sports Basement](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-sports-basement) [Sports Basement (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-sports-basement/sports-basement-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Sportsman's Guide](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/sportsmans-guide) [Sportsman's Guide (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/sportsmans-guide/sportsman-s-guide-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Sportsman's Warehouse](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/sportsmans-warehouse) [Sportsman's Warehouse (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/sportsmans-warehouse/sportsman-s-warehouse-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Staples Advantage](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/staples-adv) [Staples Advantage US (via Rithum)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/staples-adv/staples-advantage-us-via-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Staples Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/staples) [Staples US (via Rithum)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/staples/staples-us-via-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Stord](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/stord) [SPS Stord](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/stord/sps-stord/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Summit Racing Equipment](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/summit-racing-equipment) [Summit Racing Equipment](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/summit-racing-equipment/summit-racing-equipment/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Superior Communications](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/superior-communication) [Superior Communications (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/superior-communication/superior-communications-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Sur La Table](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/sur-la-table) [Sur La Table](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/sur-la-table/sur-la-table/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Target](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/target) [Target Direct Vendor Ship](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/target/target-direct-vendor-ship/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [The Aaron's Company, Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-aarons-company) [The Aaron's Company](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-aarons-company/the-aaron-s-company/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [The Home Depot](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-home-depot) [Home Depot (US) (via Rithum)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-home-depot/home-depot-us-via-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Home Depot (CA) (via Commerce Hub)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-home-depot/home-depot-ca-via-commerce-hub/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [The Paper Store](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-paper-store-paperstore) [The Paper Store (via TrueCommerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/the-paper-store-paperstore/the-paper-store-via-truecommerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [URBN](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/urbn) [URBN Suppliers (via DSCO (dba Rithum))](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/urbn/urbn-suppliers-via-dsco-dba-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Ventura Foods](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/ventura-foods) [Ventura Foods, LLC](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/ventura-foods/ventura-foods-llc/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [VEYER, LLC](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/veyer) [Veyer (Owned)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/veyer/veyer-owned/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) [Veyer (Virtual Warehouse)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/veyer/veyer-virtual-warehouse/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Walmart](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/walmart) [Walmart Drop Ship Vendor via SPS](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/walmart/walmart-drop-ship-vendor-via-sps/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Wayfair LLC](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/wayfair-llc) [Wayfair](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/wayfair-llc/wayfair/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [West Coast Kids](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/west-coast-kids) [West Coast Kids (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/west-coast-kids/west-coast-kids-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Williams Sonoma](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/williams-sonoma) [Williams Sonoma via SPS](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/williams-sonoma/williams-sonoma-via-sps/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Zappos](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/zappos) [Zappos (via DSCO (dba Rithum))](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/zappos/zappos-via-dsco-dba-rithum/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) - [Zoro Tools, Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/zoro-tools) [Zoro Tools (via SPS Commerce)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/zoro-tools/zoro-tools-via-sps-commerce/x12-846-inventory-inquiry-advice) Catalog breakdown ## Where X12 846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice appears in this catalog The largest groups of classified 846 catalog entries are in retail, apparel & footwear and e-commerce & marketplaces. ### By industry - retail 34 channels - apparel & footwear 31 channels - e-commerce & marketplaces 21 channels - furniture & home 20 channels - building & hardware 7 channels - electronics & technology 7 channels ### By network - SPS Commerce 29 channels - Rithum 24 channels - Logicbroker 9 channels - TrueCommerce 8 channels - InterTrade 2 channels - CommerceHub 2 channels Partner entries with the most listed channels - [Dillard's Department Stores, Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/dillards-department-stores-inc) - [GovX Inc.](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/govx) - [Macy's](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/macys) - [Nordstrom](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/nordstrom) - [Saks Fifth Avenue & Saks OFF 5th](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/saks-fifth-avenue--saks-off-5th) - [AAFES (Army and Air Force Exchange Service)](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/aafes-army-and-air-force-exchange-service) - [BabyList](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/babylist) - [Best Buy](https://www.stacksync.com/edi/best-buy) FAQ ## EDI 846 questions ### What is an EDI 846? EDI 846 is the X12 Inventory Inquiry/Advice transaction set. Trading partners use it when stock availability is reported or requested. It carries the data for the inventory availability record, and your system matches it on item, location, quantity type and snapshot time. ### Who sends an EDI 846 and who receives it? A supplier, warehouse, or 3PL usually sends the 846 to a retailer, marketplace, or distributor. A buyer can also send it as an inventory inquiry. Your trading partner agreement confirms the direction and version for your account. ### When is an EDI 846 sent? The sender publishes a scheduled inventory snapshot, often daily or intraday per retailer requirements, or pushes a stock-status change to its selling channels. Your partner guide sets any deadline or schedule for the document. ### What are the key segments in an EDI 846? Across 135 partner document references listed here, the business segments that appear most often include BIA (Beginning Segment for Inventory Inquiry/Advice), LIN (Item Identification), QTY (Quantity), REF (Reference Identification), DTM (Date/Time Reference), CTT (Transaction Totals). Each partner guide sets which segments and elements your account must send. ### What is the difference between EDI 846 and EDI 832? The 846 carries the inventory availability record and is used when stock availability is reported or requested. The 832 carries the product and price catalog and is used when catalog entries or commercial details are published. ### What should I map for X12 846? Start with item, location, quantity type and snapshot time and the target inventory availability record. Define duplicate detection, allowed updates and response correlation before mapping individual fields. Use the partner guide to check required fields and their formats. ### How should I test 846 error handling? 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. Also test a lost response after destination processing so that a retry cannot create an unintended duplicate or repeated adjustment. ### Which partners list X12 846? The directory on this page links 117 partner entries that list this message. Choose your partner and channel, then confirm which messages and versions your account requires. ## Connect EDI to your business systems See how Stacksync can fit your enterprise EDI workflow. Bring one partner guide and a sample exchange to plan the system mapping, exception handling and production rollout. [Book an EDI demo](https://www.stacksync.com/book-a-demo) [Explore the EDI platform](https://www.stacksync.com/edi)