Walgreens EDI Requirements
Walgreens trades EDI on ANSI X12 and manages suppliers through the SupplierNet portal, with item data synced via GDSN (1WorldSync). It enforces a three-way match (invoice ↔ PO ↔ ASN) and has specific ASN timing for both DC and direct-store-delivery (DSD) shipments.
Required EDI documents
| Document | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EDI 850 | Purchase Order | primary |
| EDI 856 | Advance Ship Notice (ASN) | primary; strict timing |
| EDI 810 | Invoice | primary; three-way match |
| EDI 820 | Remittance | additional |
| EDI 860 | PO Change | additional |
| EDI 870 | Order Status | additional |
| EDI 861 | Receiving Advice | additional |
| EDI 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | primary |
Labeling & packaging
- GS1-128 / UCC-128 labels on all cartons and pallets; barcode data must match the ASN.
- Three-way match required: the 810 must reconcile to the 850 and the 856.
Connection & portal
- ANSI X12 with VAN, AS2, or FTP. Vendor portal: SupplierNet (suppliernet.walgreens.com) holds policies, procedures, and supplier performance metrics.
- Item data syncs via GDSN (1WorldSync); smaller suppliers may use a third-party web-EDI portal.
Onboarding & testing
Onboarding via SupplierNet is reported at ~2–6 weeks, with EDI testing plus GDSN data sync reported at ~2–4 weeks minimum. A mandatory test cycle applies.
Compliance & chargebacks
- • Reported deductions/chargebacks driven by ASN timing, three-way-match failures, and bad barcodes; specific Walgreens dollar/percentage figures aren’t published publicly.
- • Reported ASN timing: at least 4 hours before delivery to a DC, and at least 1 hour before arrival for direct-store-delivery (DSD) — verify against the routing guide.
Worth knowing
- • Walgreens publishes DSD-specific 850/856/810 guides (X12 v4010).
- • GDSN (1WorldSync) item-data sync is part of the setup.
How EndlessEDI helps with Walgreens
EndlessEDI keeps the 810, 850, and 856 in three-way agreement, builds ASNs that meet Walgreens’ DC and DSD timing, and applies GS1-128 labeling on cartons and pallets.
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What EDI documents does Walgreens require?
The primary set is the 850, 856, 810, and 997, with the 820, 860, 870, and 861 also used. Walgreens enforces a three-way match between the invoice, PO, and ASN.
What is Walgreens’ ASN timing rule?
Reported timing is at least 4 hours before delivery to a DC and at least 1 hour before arrival for direct-store-delivery (DSD). Confirm current rules in SupplierNet and the routing guide.
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.
