What EDI documents does H-E-B require?

Most H-E-B supplier programs center on order-to-cash X12 sets — typically 850 purchase orders, 855 acknowledgments, 856 advance ship notices, and 810 invoices. Additional sets vary by category; confirm against your Supplier Connect implementation guide.

How long does H-E-B EDI onboarding take?

Industry averages land around Varies weeks, but timelines depend on test cycles, DC routing, and exception handling in Supplier Connect. SignalEDI helps your team get technically ready in days, not weeks while the retailer controls certification approval.

Can SignalEDI help avoid retailer chargebacks?

SignalEDI validates ASN, PO reference, and invoice alignment before files leave your control — catching mismatches early reduces the chargeback exposure common on high-volume retail programs.

Retailer EDI requirements

H-E-B EDI requirements

ANSI X12 4010/5010 · AS2/VAN · Portal: Supplier Connect · Typical onboarding: Varies weeks

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H-E-B-specific compliance context

Supplier Connect is the vendor portal for certification and day-to-day compliance visibility.
Typical onboarding window: Varies weeks before production cutover (partner-controlled).
Medium-High chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.

Core EDI documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Also grocery 875/876 PO variants
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required; missing triggers $75 chargeback
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Pick/Pack ASN with hierarchy S, O, T, P, I; late ASN = $150 chargeback
810	Invoice	Outbound	Also 880 grocery invoice variant
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Compliance requirements

EDI Application Sheet required to initiate setup
SSCC-18 labels and pack-level UPC critical on all shipments
Expiration dates required on perishable items
DUNS number required for DSD suppliers
Pick/Pack ASN hierarchy: Shipment, Order, Tare, Pack, Item
Chargebacks: $25–$500 per violation (late ASN $150, missing 855 $75)

Supplier programs & chargeback risk

Programs: Domestic, DSD, Import, Regional

Chargeback exposure: Medium-High — $25–$500 per violation for late ASNs, missing acknowledgments, and labeling errors

Trust & proof

Built for SMB teams that need API-first EDI, healthcare diligence, and predictable pricing.

SignalEDI keeps the public promise consistent across every route: real-time processing, transparent monthly plans, no per-document fees, QuickBooks-friendly handoffs, and core healthcare X12 workflows on paid plans.

HIPAA-aware handlingBAA path documentedSecure API + webhooksNo per-document fees

Operations teams

“A supplier operations team can see partner setup, validation, exceptions, and QuickBooks handoff in one workspace instead of chasing spreadsheets.”

Healthcare billing

“837, 835, and 270/271 workflows are explained in plain English, with HIPAA-aware handling and a documented BAA review path for diligence.”

Developer teams

“JSON/CSV in and X12 out, with API docs, webhooks, real-time status, and validation responses that make EDI feel like modern infrastructure.”

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