Target EDI Compliance Guide
Navigate Target's EDI and vendor compliance with confidence
Target 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 missing DPCI codes: shipment rejection.
Target requires all vendors to meet specific EDI compliance standards, including DPCI (Department, Class, Item) codes at the item level in ASN documents. Target's vendor compliance program enforces strict shipping and documentation standards.
Required EDI Transactions
Target 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 Target expects from EDI-compliant suppliers:
- EDI 850 Purchase Order receipt and processing
- EDI 855 PO Acknowledgment within 48 hours
- EDI 856 ASN with DPCI codes at item level
- EDI 810 Invoice with matching PO references
- EDI 997 Functional Acknowledgment
- GS1-128 compliant shipping labels
- Partners Online portal registration
- Routing guide compliance for all shipments
Chargeback Penalties
Non-compliance with Target's EDI requirements can result in significant financial penalties:
On the missing dollar amounts. Target publishes its fee schedule to suppliers through a portal that requires a login, so we have no public document to cite. Rather than print a number we cannot stand behind, we list the consequences and leave the amounts to their own guide. Confirm both the amount and the unit there, because programs charge per PO, per shipment or per carton and the unit changes what you owe more than the figure does.
Common Target Chargebacks
- Missing DPCI codes: shipment rejection
- Late delivery: percentage-based deduction
How to Achieve Target EDI Compliance
Getting compliant with Target 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 purchase order automation 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 Target-specific compliance requirements before syncing to your ERP.
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Open EDI InspectorFrequently Asked Questions
Target 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 Target's specific formatting and timing requirements.
It depends on the violation and on how Target charges for it: programs bill per purchase order, per shipment or per carton, and the unit changes what you owe more than the headline figure does. Beyond the deductions, repeated non-compliance affects your vendor scorecard and can lead to supplier suspension or loss of the account. Target publishes its current schedule to suppliers directly.
Yes. OrderSync supports all EDI transaction types required by Target 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.