Lowe’s EDI Requirements
Lowe’s is a home-improvement retailer trading on ANSI X12 (versions 4010/4030). Suppliers manage specs and orders through the LowesLink vendor gateway, sync product content via Syndigo, and must be EDI-integrated before receiving POs once they pass a volume threshold.
Required EDI documents
| Document | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EDI 850 | Purchase Order | minimum |
| EDI 855 | PO Acknowledgment | category-dependent |
| EDI 856 | Advance Ship Notice (ASN) | minimum; carton-level detail |
| EDI 810 | Invoice | minimum |
| EDI 824 | Application Advice | category-dependent |
| EDI 860 | PO Change | category-dependent |
| EDI 846 | Inventory Advice | supported |
| EDI 852 | Product Activity Data | supported |
| EDI 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | minimum |
Labeling & packaging
- GS1-128 / UCC-128 carton labels with an SSCC-18; the ASN must carry carton-level detail (each SSCC, SKU + qty, PO).
- GS1 label-spec compliance is enforced.
Connection & portal
- ANSI X12 (4010/4030); accepts VAN (preferred), AS2, FTP, and HTTPS.
- Vendor portal: LowesLink (Lowe’s Vendor Gateway) for spec/implementation-guide downloads and order monitoring; product content via Syndigo.
Onboarding & testing
Suppliers processing more than ~100 orders/year must complete EDI integration before receiving POs. Testing of the 850/855/856/810/997 is coordinated through EDI-Implementation@Lowes.com, including a connectivity test and analyst-led test cycles.
Compliance & chargebacks
- • Reported deductions/chargebacks for missed ASNs, inaccurate labeling, late deliveries, and incomplete EDI; Lowe’s handles these as disputes via the Vendor Inquiry deductions page.
- • ASN timing is reported as required within ~24 hours of carrier pickup; specific OTIF percentages and dollar figures are not published publicly.
Worth knowing
- • Home-improvement assortment — no grocery UCS documents.
- • Drop-ship vendors integrate via LowesLink.
How EndlessEDI helps with Lowe’s
EndlessEDI supports Lowe’s X12 4010/4030 maps with carton-level SSCC-matched 856s and keeps labeling and invoices accurate to avoid disputes — connecting via your preferred VAN or AS2.
Explore EndlessEDILowe’s EDI FAQ
What EDI documents does Lowe’s require?
The minimum set is the 850, 856, 810, and 997, with the 855, 824, and 860 category-dependent and the 846/852 supported. Lowe’s uses ANSI X12 versions 4010/4030.
What is LowesLink?
LowesLink (the Lowe’s Vendor Gateway) is Lowe’s supplier portal for EDI specs, implementation guides, and order monitoring. Product content syncs through Syndigo.
EDI requirements and penalty schedules change and vary by program. Figures marked “reported” come from third-party sources, not the retailer’s published fee schedule — always confirm against the retailer’s current routing guide and your vendor agreement.
