Retailer EDI requirements
Target EDI requirements
ANSI X12 5010 · AS2 (preferred) / SFTP · Portal: Partners Online · Typical onboarding: 4–8 weeks
Target-specific compliance context
- Partners Online is the vendor portal for certification and day-to-day compliance visibility.
- Typical onboarding window: 4–8 weeks before production cutover (partner-controlled).
- High chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.
Core EDI documents
| Code | Document | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Inbound | Contains DPCI and UPC identifiers |
| 855 | PO Acknowledgment | Outbound | Confirms receipt and fulfillment capability |
| 856 | Advance Ship Notice | Outbound | Must arrive before in-yard date — Perfect Order Program enforces strict accuracy |
| 810 | Invoice | Outbound | Must be submitted within 30 days of receipt of goods |
Compliance requirements
- DPCI (Department, Class, Item) mapping required for all products
- UPC barcodes must be scannable — minimum grade C
- SSCC-18 identification on all shipping cartons
- Perfect Order Program — strict ASN and barcode accuracy
- 95%+ fill rate and on-time delivery expected
- EFT payment enrollment required before first payment
Supplier programs & chargeback risk
Programs: Domestic, Import, DSD, Target Plus (e-commerce)
Chargeback exposure: High — chargebacks for OTFR, ASN errors, labeling, packaging, and routing violations
Penalty amounts, fees, endpoints, and onboarding windows reflect each retailer's published routing guides and public sources and change frequently. Confirm current figures in the retailer's own vendor portal before relying on them.
Trading partner profile
See mandate context, connectivity options, and onboarding steps on the Target trading partner page.