Commonly used TRADACOMS Messages

 1. ORDERS - Purchase Order:

• Purpose: Used by the buyer to place an order for goods with the supplier. It includes details such as product codes, quantities, and delivery instructions.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 850 (Purchase Order)

2. INVOIC - Invoice

• Purpose: Sent by the supplier to the buyer to request payment for delivered goods. The invoice includes pricing, taxes, and order details.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 810 (Invoice)

3. INVDEL - Invoice and Delivery Message

• Purpose: Combines the invoice and delivery notice in one message, notifying the buyer of both the delivery details and the billing information.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: Combines elements of X12 810 (Invoice) and 856 (Advance Ship Notice)

4. DESADV - Despatch Advice

• Purpose: Also known as the Advance Ship Notice (ASN), it is sent by the supplier to notify the buyer of a shipment, including information about what is being shipped and when it will arrive.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 856 (Advance Ship Notice)

5. RECADV - Receiving Advice

• Purpose: Sent by the buyer to confirm the receipt of goods and to notify the supplier of any discrepancies between the order and what was received (such as missing or damaged goods).

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 861 (Receiving Advice)

6. ORDCHG - Purchase Order Change

• Purpose: Used by the buyer to modify an existing purchase order, either by changing quantities, adding or removing items, or updating delivery dates.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 860 (Purchase Order Change Request)

7. ORDERSR - Purchase Order Response

• Purpose: Sent by the supplier to acknowledge the receipt of a purchase order and to confirm whether the order can be fulfilled or if any changes are needed.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgment)

8. SLSRPT - Sales Report

• Purpose: Provides detailed sales data from the retailer to the supplier, allowing the supplier to understand demand and plan production or deliveries accordingly.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 852 (Product Activity Data)

9. DELFOR - Delivery Schedule

• Purpose: Communicates delivery schedules to suppliers, specifying when goods are expected to be delivered, often used in just-in-time inventory systems.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 830 (Planning Schedule with Release Capability)

10. REMADV - Remittance Advice

• Purpose: Sent by the buyer to inform the supplier of a payment made and to provide details about the invoices being paid.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 820 (Payment Order/Remittance Advice)

11. CREMUL - Credit/Debit Notes

• Purpose: Used to issue credit or debit notes, often related to returns or adjustments to previous invoices.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 812 (Credit/Debit Adjustment)

12. DELJIT - Just-in-Time Delivery

• Purpose: Communicates precise delivery instructions for just-in-time inventory management, specifying quantities and exact delivery times.

• Equivalent EDI Standard: X12 862 (Shipping Schedule)