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GlossaryASN (Advance Ship Notice)A shipment notification sent before or at the time of shipping, detailing what was shipped, how it was packed, and expected arrival — the business term for the X12 856 / EDIFACT DESADV.Transaction856 — Advance Ship NoticeThe X12 856 (ASN) tells the buyer exactly what was shipped, how it was packed (pallet/case/item hierarchy), and when it will arrive — before the truck reaches the dock.ArticleX12 856 Advance Ship Notice: The Complete EDI GuideEverything you need to build, validate, and troubleshoot an X12 856 ASN — including the HL hierarchy that trips up almost every new implementation.QuestionHow do I map X12 856 HL loops correctly for a multi-pallet shipment?I'm building an 856 ASN map for a new retail trading partner. My shipment has 3 pallets, each with 2 cartons, each carton containing multiplGlossaryHL (Hierarchical Level)An X12 segment used to build parent-child relationships between loops, such as shipment, order, pack, and item levels in an 856 ASN.GlossarySSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code)An 18-digit GS1 identifier assigned to a logistics unit (pallet or carton) and printed as a barcode, linking the physical package to its electronic ASN record.GlossaryChargebackA financial penalty assessed by a retailer against a supplier for failing to meet EDI or shipping compliance requirements, such as a late or inaccurate ASN.