EDI 180

The EDI 180 document type is an electronic version of a paper Return Merchandise Authorization and Notification that complies with the ANSI X12 EDI specification. It represents return merchandise authorization and notification to a vendor.

The EDI 810 transaction set can be used for the following purposes:

• Request for Returns
• The Authorization or Disposition of returns
• Notification of returns or consumer returns

After an EDI 180 document is received, it must be translated into a functional system format for your system. Some organizations have their own standard set of definitions for EDI 180 or use a platform like Infocon Systems to configure and translate these documents. Buyer sends EDI 180 to request authorization to return merchandise, Seller responds with EDI 180 to issue approval to return merchandise with instructions or to reject request with explanation with instructions.

Other EDI transaction sets related to EDI 180 are:

• EDI 810 - Invoice Electronic Version of a Paper Invoice
• EDI 856 - Advance Ship Notice – to Describe the Transfer of Shipment and Tracking Delivery Information.
• EDI 850 - Purchase Order
• EDI 860 Order Change Request – Sent to Request a Change to a Purchase Order

Common EDI Transactions

• EDI 753 - Request for Routing Instructions
• EDI 812 - Credit / Debit Adjustment
• EDI 820 - Payment or Order Remittance
• EDI 832 - Price/Sales Catalog
• EDI 830 - Planning Schedule with Release Capability
• EDI 846 - Inventory Inquiry
• EDI 867 - Product Transfer and Resale Report File Format
• EDI 870 - Order Status Report
• EDI 875 - Grocery Products Purchase Order
• EDI 990 - Response to a Load Tender
• EDI 997 - Functional Acknowledgement - to verify receipt of the EDI 850
• EDI 210 - Motor Carrier Freight Details & Invoice
• EDI 214 - Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message
• EDI 990 - Response to a Load Tender