EDIFACT WHSREC — Warehouse Receipt
WHSREC tells the goods owner what arrived at the warehouse: quantities, lot, condition, and variance vs. expected ASN.
✦ What It Does
Supports vendor-managed inventory and consignment programs where title timing matters.
Often follows DESADV or inbound expectations from the owner.
Finance teams use WHSREC for inventory ownership and accrual timing.
⚡ When It's Used
- 3PL scans inbound pallets against expected DESADV.
- Cross-dock receipt without putaway completion yet.
- Returns processing receipt into warehouse.
- Bulk raw material receipt at contract manufacturer.
- Lot-controlled pharma inbound with quarantine status.
Who Uses EDIFACT WHSREC
European retail & brands
Common in EDIFACT-first programs where warehouse receipt flows between HQ, DCs, and suppliers across the EU and APAC.
Global manufacturers
Automotive, industrial, and CPG companies standardize on EDIFACT for plants and suppliers outside North America.
3PLs & carriers
Logistics service providers consume or produce the message when the contract mandates UN/EDIFACT syntax and directories.
Key Segments & Constructs
EDIFACT uses a hierarchical structure: UNH (message header) opens the transaction; BGM (beginning of message) carries the document name and reference; party data uses NAD; lines often use LIN with QTY, PRI, and MOA. Exact segment requirements depend on the message directory (D.96A, etc.) and your trading partner's implementation guide.
BGM
Receipt document function.
RFF
Owner order, ASN, and transfer references.
LIN / QTY
Received quantities by SKU and status.
DTM / LOC
Receipt timestamp and door or zone.
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