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