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