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