X12 transaction code
X12 894 Delivery Return Base Record
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- Standard
- X12
- Code
- 894
- Trading partners
- 8
Specification summary
X12 894 Delivery Return Base Record at the element level
The X12 894 specification defines 17 segments carrying 72 data elements, 45 of which are mandatory.
- Segments
- 17
- Data elements
- 72
- Mandatory elements
- 45
| Segment | Elements | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| G82 | 7 | 5 |
| N9 | 2 | 1 |
| LS | 1 | 1 |
| G83 | 11 | 3 |
| G72 | 8 | 2 |
| LE | 1 | 1 |
| G23 | 3 | 2 |
| G85 | 1 | 1 |
- Credit/Debit Flag Code
- Supplier's Delivery/Return Number
- D-U-N-S Number
- Supplier's Location Number
- Physical Delivery or Return Date
- Reference Identification Qualifier
- Loop Identifier Code
- Direct Store Delivery Sequence Number
Trading partners that support X12 894
8 partners, 8 channels. Click a channel for the full segment guideline.
Usage breakdown
Who trades X12 894 Delivery Return Base Record
894 is used most heavily in grocery & food.
The 894 is the direct store delivery (DSD) equivalent of an invoice: a delivery or return record transmitted for check-in at the store, carrying the credit/debit flag, supplier delivery/return number, both parties' DUNS and location numbers, line items, costs, and off-invoice allowances. Retailers require it so store personnel can verify the delivery at the back door and reconcile it against the invoice before settlement. The DSD supplier or distributor sends the 894 to the retailer's store or headquarters system; the retailer responds with an 895 Delivery/Return Acknowledgment or Adjustment, or a 997. A route driver delivers product to, or collects returns from, a store on a DSD route and the delivery record must reach the retailer for check-in; some retailers expect it within 4 hours of delivery.
By industry
- grocery & food 8 channels
By network
- SPS Commerce 1 channel
FAQ
X12 894 questions
What is X12 894 Delivery Return Base Record?
X12 894 (Delivery Return Base Record) is an EDI transaction set defined by ANSI ASC X12 for exchanging delivery return base record between trading partners. It is one of over 300 X12 transaction sets used across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. 8 Stacksync trading partners support this code across 8 channels.
Which trading partners use X12 894?
8 Stacksync partners accept X12 894: Ahold Delhaize, HEB (Here Everything's Better), Kroger, Meijer, Raley's Supermarkets, Schnucks, Sprouts Farmers Market, Stater Bros. Markets. Each partner has its own implementation guideline that Stacksync pre-validates before sending. Browse the full directory above.
How do I integrate X12 894 with my ERP?
Stacksync handles the full X12 894 integration: partner channel certification (AS2, VAN, FTP), transaction-set mapping per the trading partner's implementation guide, translation to your ERP's native data model, and real-time delivery. Typical time from kickoff to production is 3 to 10 business days for a single partner connection.
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