What the 945 is
The EDI 945 — the X12 Warehouse Shipping Advice — is 3PL confirms what shipped — drives your ASN and invoice. It travels inbound for most trading programs.
When it's sent
The 945 travels outside the core 850 → 855 → 856 → 810 chain — it supports the programs that surround it.
Key segments
The 945 follows the standard X12 segment layout for its functional group. Partner companion guides add the specifics — EDISQ's certified maps carry those rules per partner, so you never read the implementation guide yourself.
Sample 945
A representative 945 interchange — fixed-width ISA envelope, functional group, and control totals:
1ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*ACMESUPPLY *ZZ*RETAILPARTNER *260101*1200*U*00401*000000001*0*P*>~ 2GS*SW*ACMESUPPLY*RETAILPARTNER*20260101*1200*1*X*004010~ 3ST*945*0001~ 4REF*ZZ*SAMPLE 945 DOCUMENT~ 5DTM*097*20260101~ 6SE*4*0001~ 7GE*1*1~ 8IEA*1*000000001~
Partners that require it
Trading partners in the EDISQ catalog that trade the 945:
FAQ
What is an EDI 945?
The EDI 945 is the X12 Warehouse Shipping Advice. 3PL confirms what shipped — drives your ASN and invoice.
Who sends the 945?
Your trading partner sends the 945 to you. EDISQ receives it, validates it, and delivers it straight into your ERP.
How do I automate the 945?
Enable your trading partner in EDISQ, connect your ERP, and the certified map handles the 945 end to end — first 25 documents each month free.