What Kroger expects in the 856
Kroger trades on X12 4010 over AS2. Beyond the base standard, watch these:
How EDISQ maps it
The certified Kroger 856 map loads when you enable the partner — fields auto-map from NetSuite, QuickBooks, Dynamics, and 33 other systems, validation runs against Kroger's spec before transmission, and the sandbox replays Kroger test scenarios until everything passes.
Common rejection reasons
Nearly all 856 rejections trace to reference data, not syntax: identifiers that don't match Kroger's cross-references, echoed fields dropped from the original PO, or timing that misses the program window. EDISQ flags each before Kroger ever sees the document.
Sample Kroger 856
A representative 856 interchange addressed to Kroger — envelope, shipment→order→pack→item hierarchy, and control totals:
1ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*ACMESUPPLY *ZZ*KROGER *260101*1200*U*00401*000000001*0*P*>~ 2GS*SH*ACMESUPPLY*KROGER*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*KROGER 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 Kroger use?
X12 4010, delivered over AS2. The certified map tracks Kroger's current companion guide.
How do I test a Kroger 856?
The sandbox generates realistic Kroger 856 scenarios against your live mapping — free, unlimited, invisible to Kroger.
What does it cost?
Per document only: first 25/month free, then from $0.50, decreasing with volume. No partner or mapping fees.