What DSW expects in the 856
DSW trades on X12 4010 over AS2. Beyond the base standard, watch these:
How EDISQ maps it
The certified DSW 856 map loads when you enable the partner — fields auto-map from NetSuite, QuickBooks, Dynamics, and 33 other systems, validation runs against DSW's spec before transmission, and the sandbox replays DSW test scenarios until everything passes.
Common rejection reasons
Nearly all 856 rejections trace to reference data, not syntax: identifiers that don't match DSW's cross-references, echoed fields dropped from the original PO, or timing that misses the program window. EDISQ flags each before DSW ever sees the document.
Sample DSW 856
A representative 856 interchange addressed to DSW — envelope, shipment→order→pack→item hierarchy, and control totals:
1ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*ACMESUPPLY *ZZ*DSW *260101*1200*U*00401*000000001*0*P*>~ 2GS*SH*ACMESUPPLY*DSW*20260101*1200*1*X*004010~ 3ST*856*0001~ 4BSN*00*SHIP0001*20260101*1200*0001~ 5HL*1**S~ 6TD1*CTN25*3****G*180*LB~ 7TD5*B*2*UPSN*M~ 8REF*BM*BOL000123~ 9DTM*011*20260105~ 10N1*ST*DSW DC 5093*92*5093~ 11HL*2*1*O~ 12PRF*PO12345~ 13HL*3*2*P~ 14MAN*GM*00000123450000000017~ 15HL*4*3*I~ 16LIN**UP*012345678905~ 17SN1**24*EA~ 18CTT*4~ 19SE*17*0001~ 20GE*1*1~ 21IEA*1*000000001~
FAQ
Which 856 version does DSW use?
X12 4010, delivered over AS2. The certified map tracks DSW's current companion guide.
How do I test a DSW 856?
The sandbox generates realistic DSW 856 scenarios against your live mapping — free, unlimited, invisible to DSW.
What does it cost?
Per document only: first 25/month free, then from $0.50, decreasing with volume. No partner or mapping fees.