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Product Identification
Product SKUs or item identifiers.
EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice Integration with Odoo
Receive shipment confirmation from your 3PL or remote warehouse directly in Odoo, update inventory and delivery records in real time, and automatically feed the same shipment data into downstream EDI processes such as EDI 856.
EDI 945 at a Glance
Shipment Confirmation from 3PLConfirms what actually shipped from the warehouse.
Real-Time Odoo UpdatesUpdates delivery, inventory, carrier, and tracking information automatically.
Partial Shipment HandlingApplies shipped quantities while keeping remaining quantities open as backorders.
Feeds EDI 856Use confirmed shipment data to generate the customer Advance Ship Notice.
Warehouse Shipment Confirmation
Introduction to EDI 945
Once a warehouse ships an order, someone downstream needs to know it happened - what shipped, how much, on which truck, and with which tracking number.
EDI 945 is the standardized way that confirmation travels from a 3PL or remote warehouse back to the seller's ERP, automatically, instead of through a manual report or a phone call at the end of the day.
EDI 945 Overview
What Is an EDI 945 Document?
EDI 945, or Warehouse Shipping Advice, is the ANSI X12 transaction that third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and remote warehouses use to notify manufacturers, suppliers, or retailers that a shipment has been completed.
Shipment Completion Advice
It confirms the details of a shipment once it departs the warehouse, enabling smooth downstream processing and inventory reconciliation.
ANSI X12 Standard
EDI 945 follows the ANSI X12 EDI format, regulated by the American National Standards Institute to ensure consistency and compliance in electronic data interchange across industries.
Operational Value
Why Businesses Use EDI 945
Automated shipment advice removes manual 3PL updates and gives Odoo the confirmed shipment details as soon as the warehouse releases the goods.
No manual shipment confirmations
Removes manual emails or spreadsheet updates from the 3PL.
Accurate ERP inventory
Keeps inventory accurate the moment stock physically leaves the warehouse.
Automatic EDI 856 generation
Feeds confirmed shipment data into the end-customer ASN process.
Partial shipment visibility
Surfaces partial shipments and backorders without manual status checks.
Immediate tracking details
Carrier and tracking information is available as soon as the 3PL sends it.
Multi-3PL support
Supports multiple 3PLs and warehouses through one standardized process.
3PL to Odoo Automation
EDI 945 Workflow in Odoo
The workflow closes the loop between the EDI 940 shipping instruction and the shipment that actually left the 3PL warehouse.
EDI 940
Shipping Order Sent
Odoo sends the Warehouse Shipping Order to the 3PL with the products, quantities, destination, and shipping instructions.
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3PL
Warehouse Ships
The warehouse picks, packs, and dispatches the order using the instructions received from Odoo.
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EDI 945
Shipment Advice Returned
The 3PL sends the confirmed shipped quantities, carrier, tracking, package, and shipment details back to Odoo.
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ODOO
Update & Acknowledge
Odoo matches the shipment, updates inventory and delivery status, can generate EDI 856, and returns EDI 997.
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Send EDI 940
The seller sends an EDI 940 Warehouse Shipping Order to the 3PL.
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Warehouse Fulfills the Order
The warehouse picks, packs, and ships the requested products.
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Receive EDI 945
After shipment, the 3PL transmits the EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice back to Odoo.
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Match Sales Order & Delivery
Odoo matches the incoming 945 to the original sales order, EDI 940, and delivery order.
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Update Inventory
Confirmed shipped quantities update the corresponding Odoo delivery and inventory records.
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Generate EDI 856
When required, the confirmed shipment data is used to generate the Advance Ship Notice for the customer.
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Return EDI 997
Odoo sends an EDI 997 Functional Acknowledgment to confirm technical receipt of the EDI 945.
Workflow at a glance: EDI 940 (Odoo → 3PL) → Warehouse ships order → EDI 945 (3PL → Odoo) → Inventory and delivery update + EDI 856 generation → EDI 997 acknowledgment.
Shipment Data
Information Included in an EDI 945 File
The 945 carries the structured shipment information Odoo needs to reconcile inventory, update delivery records, and notify downstream systems.
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Shipped Quantity
Quantities shipped for each product line.
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Shipment Date & Time
Confirmed departure date and time.
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Warehouse & Seller
Warehouse location and seller information.
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Delivery Destination
Delivery address or drop location.
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Carrier & Service
Carrier details and shipping method.
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Tracking References
Bill of lading number or tracking number.
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Traceability
Batch/lot numbers or serial numbers.
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Packaging Hierarchy
Carton and pallet-level packaging detail.
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Charges / Payment
Shipping cost or payment method, where applicable.
This structured information is what lets the seller's system update inventory, verify what actually went out, and move straight into customer notification without manual reconciliation.
Odoo Processing
How Odoo Processes EDI 945
Incoming shipment advice is validated against the originating EDI 940 and sales workflow before Odoo applies the shipment.
Validate and Match
When a 945 file arrives, Odoo validates it against the originating EDI 940 and sales order, confirms the shipped quantities and product identifiers, and applies the shipment to the relevant delivery order.
Update and Continue the EDI Flow
Inventory is adjusted, tracking and carrier information is attached to the order, and - where the trading partner requires it - an EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice is generated automatically from the same shipment data.
Reliable Matching
Product and Order Matching
Each line in an incoming 945 is matched back to a specific sales order and delivery line using SKU, order reference, and warehouse-specific identifiers.
Partial matches or mismatched quantities are flagged rather than silently applied, helping protect delivery and inventory accuracy.
Backorder Management
Partial Shipment and Backorder Handling
Not every shipment ships complete, so the integration can apply only the quantity the warehouse actually confirmed.
When a 945 confirms less than the full ordered quantity, Odoo can record the shipped portion against the delivery, keep the remaining quantity open as a backorder, and update inventory and customer-facing status accordingly - instead of treating a partial shipment as a discrepancy that needs manual investigation.
Shipment Visibility
Tracking, Carrier, and Package Updates
The 945 can bring shipment execution details from the warehouse directly onto the Odoo delivery record.
Carrier name, shipping method, tracking or bill-of-lading numbers, and carton/pallet-level packaging detail carried in the 945 are attached directly to the Odoo delivery record, so that information is available immediately for customer service and for any downstream ASN generation.
Inventory Reconciliation
Inventory and Delivery Order Updates
Confirmed shipment quantities reconcile reserved stock against what physically left the warehouse.
Confirmed shipped quantities update Odoo inventory in real time, reconciling what was reserved against what physically left the warehouse, and closing out the corresponding delivery order fully or partially, depending on what shipped.
Exception Management
Error Handling and Transaction Logs
Every incoming 945 is logged with its processing status so exceptions can be reviewed without losing the original transmission history.
- Unmatched or unknown product identifiers
- Quantities that don't reconcile against the original 940
- Missing mandatory shipment fields
- Duplicate 945 transmissions for the same shipment
- Transmission or file-format errors
- Full processing status and transaction history
Closed-Loop Warehouse EDI
EDI 940 and EDI 945 Connection
EDI 940 and EDI 945 are two halves of the same conversation between the seller and the warehouse.
EDI 940 - Shipping Instruction
The 940 is the seller's instruction to the warehouse to ship.
EDI 945 - Shipping Confirmation
The 945 is the warehouse's confirmation that the shipment happened.
Together, they close the loop on warehouse fulfillment - the seller always knows what was requested and what actually shipped, without a gap between the two.
Business Benefits
Business Benefits of EDI 945 Integration
Automated shipment advice keeps operations, inventory, fulfillment, and customer communication synchronized.
Accurate shipment confirmation
Detailed confirmation of exactly what shipped, including SKUs, quantities, and shipping method.
Automated sales order updates
Orders update automatically in Odoo, reducing manual data entry and the errors that come with it.
Real-time inventory adjustment
Shipped stock is tracked instantly, keeping inventory levels accurate across systems.
Smooth ASN generation
Shipment data from the 945 feeds directly into an automatically generated EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice.
Better customer communication
Carrier and tracking details are available immediately to share with customers for delivery visibility.
Multi-warehouse efficiency
Outbound shipments from multiple 3PLs are managed and monitored through one unified process.
Who Uses EDI 945
Industries That Commonly Use EDI 945
EDI 945 is especially useful wherever outbound fulfillment is handled by external warehouses or 3PL partners.
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Manufacturers
Managing multiple warehouses and external fulfillment locations.
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Wholesalers & Distributors
Reconciling warehouse shipments back into ERP orders.
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Retailers
Working with third-party fulfillment partners.
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eCommerce Brands
Using 3PL fulfillment for direct-to-consumer orders.
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Automotive & Consumer Goods
Coordinating multi-site and partner warehouse shipments.
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External Warehousing Users
Any business relying on external warehousing for outbound shipments.
Secure Connectivity
EDI 945 Integration Methods: SFTP, FTP, AS2, and VAN
The connection method is configured to match each 3PL or trading partner's technical requirements.
SFTPSecure file transfer
FTPTraditional file transfer
AS2Secure B2B messaging
VANValue-Added Network
Direct exchange and routing through EDI platforms can both be supported where needed.
Implementation Readiness
EDI 945 Implementation Requirements
A reliable 945 implementation depends on clear order references, product mapping, warehouse configuration, transport setup, and agreed shipment-handling rules.
- An existing or planned EDI 940 workflow to originate warehouse shipping orders
- Product and SKU mapping between Odoo and the 3PL's system
- Warehouse and delivery configuration in Odoo matching your fulfillment network
- Confirmed communication method (SFTP, FTP, AS2, or VAN) with each 3PL
- Trading-partner implementation guide for exact field and qualifier requirements
- Rules for how partial shipments and backorders should be handled
Odoo 3PL EDI Expertise
Why Choose Vraja Technologies?
Connect your warehouse or 3PL directly with Odoo for real-time shipment visibility, inventory synchronization, and automated downstream EDI processing.
EDI 945 Directly Connected to Odoo
At Vraja Technologies, we help businesses implement direct EDI integrations within Odoo ERP - without third-party mediators. Our EDI 945 solution connects your warehouse or 3PL directly with your ERP to ensure real-time visibility and automation in every outbound shipment.
Whether you're a manufacturer managing multiple warehouses or an eCommerce brand working with fulfillment partners, our tailored EDI solutions keep you in control of your logistics - with real-time sync, automated ASN generation, native Odoo integration, and a fully secure EDI flow.
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3PL-to-Odoo AutomationReceive warehouse shipment advice directly into Odoo.
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Shipment ReconciliationMatch products, quantities, orders, deliveries, and warehouse references.
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Inventory & Tracking UpdatesUpdate stock, carriers, tracking, and package details automatically.
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Downstream EDIGenerate EDI 856 and return EDI 997 from the confirmed shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
EDI 945 Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about warehouse confirmation, EDI 940, inventory updates, partial shipments, ASN generation, multiple 3PLs, and EDI 997 acknowledgments.
What is an EDI 945 Warehouse Shipping Advice?
It's the ANSI X12 transaction a 3PL or warehouse sends to confirm that a shipment has been completed, including what shipped, quantities, carrier, and tracking details.
How is EDI 945 different from EDI 940?
The 940 is the seller's instruction to the warehouse to ship an order; the 945 is the warehouse's confirmation that the shipment actually happened.
Does EDI 945 update inventory automatically?
Yes. Confirmed shipped quantities update Odoo inventory in real time and reconcile against the original delivery order.
Can EDI 945 handle partial shipments?
Yes. A partial 945 can be applied to the delivery while the remaining quantity stays open as a backorder.
Can an EDI 945 automatically generate an ASN?
Yes. Shipment data from the 945 can be used to automatically generate an EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice for the trading partner.
Does the integration support multiple 3PLs and warehouses?
Yes. Multiple warehouses and 3PL partners can be managed through the same standardized EDI 945 process.
How does Odoo confirm receipt of an EDI 945?
Odoo sends an EDI 997 Functional Acknowledgment back to the 3PL confirming the file was received.
Request an EDI 945 Demo or Consultation
Experience frictionless shipping communication with Vraja Technologies - automated shipment confirmation, real-time inventory sync, and ASN generation, all inside Odoo.
This is part of a fully connected EDI Integration workflow - 850, 855, 860, 865, 856, 810, 846, 832, 940, and 945 - mapped directly into your Odoo ERP.
