EDI - Electronic Data Interchange
EDI Links
EDI Provider
The Exchange is not affiliated with any third party network for communication links. The Exchange will transmit to the third party of the partner's choice if this link is requested by the trading partner. Trading partners wishing to use a third party network for their communication link will assume all expenses for the third party involved. Trading partners will be responsible for setup with their third party and any related issues.
EDIINT AS2 communications standard channels hosted via The Drummond Group.
This connectivity over the internet is The Exchange preferred communications channel. Learn more about EDIINT or contact your Exchange EDI POC.
Inbound communication facilities are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The current transmission schedule begins on or before 7:00 a.m. central time.
All calls concerning communication problems should be directed to the help desk (800) 289-3800.
AS2 Communication
New AS2 Vendors
- Download Exchange Test AS2 profile information with certificate
- Please complete the spread sheet and return with your AS2 certificate.
- Contact information (zzHQAS2Support@aafes.com)
Current AS2 Vendors
- Download Exchange Production AS2 profile information with certificate
- Contact information (zzHQAS2Support@aafes.com)
*If you have an issue with your data, please do not send email to IT-EDI@aafes.com. Contact the EDI Operations team for producton issues at EDIErrorSupport@aafes.com or the EDI Rollout Team for test issues at EDIRolloutRequest@aafes.com.
Business Requirements
Transaction | Standard | Description | Version | ||
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204 | X-12 | Motor Carrier Load Tender | 4030 | ||
210 | X-12 | Motor Carrier Electronic Freight Details and Invoice | 4030 | ||
214 | X-12 | Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message | 4010 | ||
315 | X-12 | Ocean Details | 4010 | 4030 | |
325 | X-12 | Consolidation of Goods In Container | 4010 | 4030 | |
753 | X-12 | Request for Routing Instructions | 4030 | ||
754 | X-12 | Routing Instructions | 4030 | ||
810 | X-12 | Invoice | 4030 | 5010 | |
820 | X-12 | Remittance Advice | 4030 | 5010 | |
824 | X-12 | Application Advice (VMI only) | 4030 | ||
824 | X-12 | Application Advice (Invoice only) | 5010 | ||
850* | X-12 | Purchase Order - Revision 1 | 4030-R1 | 5010-R1 | |
850* | X-12 | Purchase Order - Revision 2 | 4030-R2 | 5010-R2 | |
850* | VICS | Purchase Order - Revision 5 | 4030-R5 | 5010-R5 | |
852 | X-12 | Product Activity Data - Sales | 5010-Sales | ||
855 | X-12 | Purchase Order Acknowledgment - Warehouse VMI | 4010-WVMI | ||
855 | X-12 | Purchase Order Acknowledgment - Store VMI | 4010-SVMI | ||
855 | X-12 | Purchase Order Acknowledgment - PO Ack | 4030-POAck | ||
856 | X-12 | Ship Notice/Manifest | 4030 | 5010 | |
860 | X-12 | Purchase Order Change Request - Buyer Initiated | 4030 | 5010 | |
875 | UCS | Grocery Products Purchase Order | 4030 | ||
990 | X-12 | Response to a Load Tender | 4030 | ||
Orders | EDIFACT | Purchase Order | D96A | ||
Invoice | EDIFACT | Invoice | D96A | ||
DESADV | EDIFACT | Despatch Advice | D96A | ||
CONTRL | EDIFACT | Acknowledgment | D96A |
The Exchange also supports EDIFACT standards for our overseas partners.
*The Exchange currently supports four different revisions of the 850 transaction. The differences are as follows:
- Revision 1 - Normal 850
- Revision 2 v4030 - Does not contain the following segment/elements: PID (item description), CTT-03 (weight) and CTT-04 (unit of measure).
- Revision 2 v5010 - Does not contain the PID (item description).
- Revision 5 - Follows the VICS guidelines.
Facility Listing Reports
Note to Trading Partners: If you prefer to receive facility numbers in a "DUNs+4" format, then combine the The Exchange duns 001695568 and the 4 digit EDI ref code listed in the reports below.

- The Exchange Consolidation Centers
- The Exchange Distribution Centers
- Facilities Listing Report File
- Facilities Listing Flat File
- Facilities Listing in Spreadsheet Format (Weekly Update)
- Facilities Layout
- Food Facilities Listing Report File
- Food Facilities Listing Flat File
- Food Facilities Listing in Spreadsheet Format (Weekly Update)
UCC128 Label Example
A: Supplier’s Name and Address
B: Destination -Where merchandise is being shipped to
C: Barcode (zipcode from ship to address) this is for Carrier information - as specified by transportation company moving shipment
D: Carrier Name, tracking numbers (PRO#, Bill of Lading, AWB, etc.)
E: PO number -10 digit numeric. Readable number required. Barcode and Department # optional, below PO number
F: 7 digit facility number in bar code form
G: Readable facility number - 7 digit numeric
H: SSCC 18 digit serial shipping container code - with application ID “00”