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EDIFACT DESADV Sample File: Despatch Advice

Two pallets with SSCCs, 3 lines. Valid EDIFACT D:96A:UN:EAN005, explained segment by segment, free to download.

A synthetic file: made-up companies, IDs and amounts, safe to load into a test system.

EDIFACT DESADV is the despatch advice, the EDIFACT equivalent of an X12 856 ASN. This sample ships order PO4500812 on two pallets: CPS segments build the packing hierarchy, PAC and PCI describe each pallet and its label, GIN+BJ carries each SSCC, and LIN with QTY+12 lists what is on it.

Standard
EDIFACT DESADV
Version
D:96A:UN:EAN005
Sent by
Supplier to buyer
Segments
30

sample-edifact-desadv-despatch-advice.edi

From 5012345000022 to 5012345000015. Click a line to jump to its explanation.

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UNA:+.? 'UNB+UNOC:3+5012345000022:14+5012345000015:14+261013:1630+20312'UNH+ME000003+DESADV:D:96A:UN:EAN005'BGM+351+DN300455+9'DTM+137:20261013:102'DTM+11:20261013:102'DTM+17:20261014:102'RFF+ON:PO4500812'NAD+BY+5012345000015::9'NAD+SU+5012345000022::9'NAD+DP+5012345000039::9'CPS+1'PAC+2++201'CPS+2+1'PAC+1++201'PCI+33E'GIN+BJ+350123450000000016'LIN+1++5012345100012:EN'QTY+12:120'LIN+2++5012345100029:EN'QTY+12:48'CPS+3+1'PAC+1++201'PCI+33E'GIN+BJ+350123450000000023'LIN+3++5012345100036:EN'QTY+12:48'CNT+2:3'UNT+27+ME000003'UNZ+1+20312'

DESADV Sample, Segment by Segment

Every segment and element, with what each code means. The 9 segments with a note are open; open any other to see its elements.

  1. 1UNAService string advice
  2. 2UNBInterchange header
    UNB01
    Syntax identifier
    UNOC:3Character set: UNOC · Syntax version: 3
    UNB02
    Interchange sender
    5012345000022:14Sender identification: 5012345000022 · Identification code qualifier: 14
    UNB03
    Interchange recipient
    5012345000015:14Recipient identification: 5012345000015 · Identification code qualifier: 14
    UNB04
    Date and time of preparation
    261013:1630Date: 261013 · Time: 1630
    UNB05
    Interchange control reference
    20312
  3. 3UNHMessage header
    UNH01
    Message reference number
    ME000003
    UNH02
    Message identifier
    DESADV:D:96A:UN:EAN005Message type: DESADV · Version (D = directory): D · Release (96A, 01B...): 96A · Controlling agency (UN): UN · Association assigned code (EANCOM: EAN008 etc.): EAN005
  4. 4BGMBeginning of message

    351: despatch advice. DN300455 is the delivery note number.

    BGM01
    Document/message name
    351Despatch advice
    BGM02
    Document/message identification
    DN300455
    BGM03
    Message function code
    9Original
  5. 5DTMDate/time/period
    DTM01
    Date/time/period
    137:20261013:102Document/message date/timeQualifier: 137 · Value: 20261013 · Format code: 102
  6. 6DTMDate/time/period

    11: despatch date.

    DTM01
    Date/time/period
    11:20261013:102Despatch date/timeQualifier: 11 · Value: 20261013 · Format code: 102
  7. 7DTMDate/time/period

    17: estimated delivery date.

    DTM01
    Date/time/period
    17:20261014:102Delivery date/time, estimatedQualifier: 17 · Value: 20261014 · Format code: 102
  8. 8RFFReference
    RFF01
    Reference
    ON:PO4500812Order number (buyer)Qualifier: ON · Reference number: PO4500812
  9. 9NADName and address
    NAD01
    Party function code qualifier
    BYBuyer
    NAD02
    Party identification
    5012345000015::9Party identifier (GLN when agency is 9): 5012345000015 · Responsible agency: 9
  10. 10NADName and address
    NAD01
    Party function code qualifier
    SUSupplier
    NAD02
    Party identification
    5012345000022::9Party identifier (GLN when agency is 9): 5012345000022 · Responsible agency: 9
  11. 11NADName and address
    NAD01
    Party function code qualifier
    DPDelivery party
    NAD02
    Party identification
    5012345000039::9Party identifier (GLN when agency is 9): 5012345000039 · Responsible agency: 9
  12. 12CPSConsignment packing sequence

    CPS+1: the top level, the whole consignment.

    CPS01
    Hierarchical id number
    1
  13. 13PACPackage

    Two pallets in the consignment.

    PAC01
    Number of packages
    2
    PAC03
    Package type
    201Pallet ISO 1 (1000 x 1200 mm)
  14. 14CPSConsignment packing sequence

    CPS+2+1: level 2, inside level 1. This is pallet 1.

    CPS01
    Hierarchical id number
    2
    CPS02
    Parent hierarchical id
    1
  15. 15PACPackage
    PAC01
    Number of packages
    1
    PAC03
    Package type
    201Pallet ISO 1 (1000 x 1200 mm)
  16. 16PCIPackage identification

    33E: the pallet carries a GS1 logistics label.

    PCI01
    Marking instructions code
    33EMarked with SSCC
  17. 17GINGoods identity number

    GIN+BJ: the SSCC on that label.

    GIN01
    Object identification qualifier
    BJSerial shipping container code (SSCC)
    GIN02
    Identity number range
    350123450000000016
  18. 18LINLine item
    LIN01
    Line item number
    1
    LIN03
    Item number identification
    5012345100012:ENItem number: 5012345100012 · Item number type: EN
  19. 19QTYQuantity

    12: despatched quantity.

    QTY01
    Quantity details
    12:120Despatch quantityQualifier: 12 · Quantity: 120
  20. 20LINLine item
    LIN01
    Line item number
    2
    LIN03
    Item number identification
    5012345100029:ENItem number: 5012345100029 · Item number type: EN
  21. 21QTYQuantity
    QTY01
    Quantity details
    12:48Despatch quantityQualifier: 12 · Quantity: 48
  22. 22CPSConsignment packing sequence
    CPS01
    Hierarchical id number
    3
    CPS02
    Parent hierarchical id
    1
  23. 23PACPackage
    PAC01
    Number of packages
    1
    PAC03
    Package type
    201Pallet ISO 1 (1000 x 1200 mm)
  24. 24PCIPackage identification
    PCI01
    Marking instructions code
    33EMarked with SSCC
  25. 25GINGoods identity number
    GIN01
    Object identification qualifier
    BJSerial shipping container code (SSCC)
    GIN02
    Identity number range
    350123450000000023
  26. 26LINLine item
    LIN01
    Line item number
    3
    LIN03
    Item number identification
    5012345100036:ENItem number: 5012345100036 · Item number type: EN
  27. 27QTYQuantity
    QTY01
    Quantity details
    12:48Despatch quantityQualifier: 12 · Quantity: 48
  28. 28CNTControl total
    CNT01
    Control
    2:3Number of line itemsQualifier: 2 · Value: 3
  29. 29UNTMessage trailer
    UNT01
    Number of segments in the message, UNH and UNT included
    27
    UNT02
    Message reference number (must equal UNH01)
    ME000003
  30. 30UNZInterchange trailer
    UNZ01
    Interchange control count (messages, or groups when UNG is used)
    1
    UNZ02
    Interchange control reference (must equal UNB05)
    20312

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Ship Notice

DN300455

Oct 13, 2026

PO number
PO4500812
Type
Despatch advice
Document/message date/time
Oct 13, 2026
Despatch date/time
Oct 13, 2026
Delivery date/time, estimated
Oct 14, 2026
Order number (buyer)
PO4500812
Packages
2 pallet (iso 1, 1200 x 800 mm)s

Buyer

GS1 (GLN): 5012345000015

Supplier

GS1 (GLN): 5012345000022

Delivery party

GS1 (GLN): 5012345000039

Carton SSCCLineUPC / GTINShipped
35012345000000001615012345100012120
3501234500000000162501234510002948
3501234500000000233501234510003648
Cartons
2
PO lines
3
Total quantity
216

About This DESADV Sample

UK grocery DCs receive against the DESADV the same way US retailers use the 856: they scan the SSCC on each pallet label and expect to find it in the message. CPS01 numbers each level and CPS02 points to its parent.

Here pallet 1 carries two lines and pallet 2 carries the third.

For every segment the standard allows and how retailers use them, read the EDIFACT DESADV guide. To check a file of your own, paste it into the EDI Inspector, or browse all 22 EDI sample files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a EDIFACT DESADV?

EDIFACT DESADV is the despatch advice, the EDIFACT equivalent of an X12 856 ASN. This sample ships order PO4500812 on two pallets: CPS segments build the packing hierarchy, PAC and PCI describe each pallet and its label, GIN+BJ carries each SSCC, and LIN with QTY+12 lists what is on it.

Can I use this EDIFACT DESADV sample to test my system?

Yes. It is a complete, valid EDIFACT file of 30 segments with made-up companies, IDs and amounts. Download it as .edi or .txt, load it into your translator or ERP test environment, and change the sender and receiver IDs to your test IDs if your system routes by them.

How do I check my own EDIFACT DESADV file?

Paste it into the free OrderSync EDI Inspector. It names every segment and element, checks the envelope counts and control numbers, tests GS1 check digits, and points at the exact segment a trading partner would reject. Nothing is uploaded: the file is read in your browser.

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