Sam's Club EDI Compliance Guide
Navigate Sam's Club EDI and supplier compliance requirements
Quick Answer
Sam's Club requires EDI 850 (Purchase Order), EDI 855 (PO Acknowledgment), EDI 856 (Ship Notice (ASN)), EDI 810 (Invoice), EDI 997 (Functional Acknowledgment) from all suppliers. Non-compliance triggers chargebacks including late ASN: $500+ per shipment.
Sam's Club, a division of Walmart Inc., operates over 600 warehouse club locations. Sam's Club shares much of Walmart's EDI infrastructure but has its own vendor compliance program tailored to the club warehouse model, with emphasis on pallet-level shipping, bulk packaging standards, and high-volume order accuracy.
Required EDI Transactions
Sam's Club requires suppliers to support the following EDI transaction types. Click any transaction to view our detailed guide with segment breakdowns and examples.
Compliance Requirements
Here is what Sam's Club expects from EDI-compliant suppliers:
- EDI 850 Purchase Order processing
- EDI 855 PO Acknowledgment within 24 hours
- EDI 856 ASN with SSCC-18 pallet-level tracking
- EDI 810 Invoice matching PO and ASN data
- EDI 997 Functional Acknowledgment
- Retail Link access (shared with Walmart infrastructure)
- Club-format packaging and pallet build standards
- GS1-128 barcode labeling on all shipping units
Chargeback Penalties
Non-compliance with Sam's Club's EDI requirements can result in significant financial penalties:
Common Sam's Club Chargebacks
- Late ASN: $500+ per shipment
- Pallet build non-compliance: $300-$500 per pallet
- OTIF failure: percentage-based COGS penalty
- Invoice mismatches: payment deductions
How to Achieve Sam's Club EDI Compliance
Getting compliant with Sam's Club requires three things: an EDI platform that supports all required transaction types, automated validation that catches errors before they trigger chargebacks, and integration with your ERP so orders flow through without manual re-entry.
EDI transaction formats follow ASC X12 standards, and product identification uses GS1 GTIN and GS1-128 barcode specifications. Both are required by virtually every major US retailer.
OrderSync handles all three compliance layers. Our platform processes EDI transactions (850, 855, 856, 810, 997) alongside PDF, CSV, and email orders through a single pipeline. Automated validation checks every order against your product catalog, pricing rules, and Sam's Club-specific compliance requirements before syncing to your ERP.
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Open EDI InspectorFrequently Asked Questions
What EDI transactions does Sam's Club require?
Sam's Club requires EDI 850 (Purchase Order), EDI 855 (PO Acknowledgment), EDI 856 (Ship Notice (ASN)), EDI 810 (Invoice), EDI 997 (Functional Acknowledgment). Each transaction must meet Sam's Club's specific formatting and timing requirements.
What happens if I'm not EDI compliant with Sam's Club?
Non-compliance triggers chargebacks that can range from $200 to $5,000+ per incident depending on the violation. Repeated non-compliance can lead to supplier suspension or loss of the retail account.
Can OrderSync help with Sam's Club EDI compliance?
Yes. OrderSync supports all EDI transaction types required by Sam's Club and includes automated validation to catch compliance errors before documents are sent. Our platform processes EDI alongside PDF, CSV, and email orders through a single pipeline.