Monday, May 26, 2025

EDI -VDA flow in Automobile Sector

Step-by-Step Automobile EDI Flow with Transaction Dependencies

1. Forecast Sharing

Transaction: 830 (Planning Schedule) / VDA 4905

From: OEM  Supplier

Purpose: Long-term forecast for raw material & production planning

Leads to:

 850 (Purchase Order) / VDA 4901

 862 (Shipping Schedule) / VDA 4915 for JIT


2. Purchase Order

Transaction: 850 (PO) / VDA 4901

From: OEM  Supplier

Purpose: Confirms quantity, pricing, and delivery window

Leads to:

 855 (PO Acknowledgment) / VDA 4906


3. PO Acknowledgment

Transaction: 855 / VDA 4906

From: Supplier  OEM

Purpose: Confirms acceptance or change request

Leads to:

 862 (Shipping Schedule) / VDA 4915 for just-in-time calls

 Prepares for production and shipping


4. JIT Delivery / Call-Off Schedule

Transaction: 862 (Shipping Schedule) / VDA 4915

From: OEM  Supplier

Purpose: Detailed delivery times and sequences (daily/weekly)

Leads to:

 856 (ASN) / VDA 4917

 204/211 if logistics arranged by OEM


5. Advance Ship Notice (ASN)

Transaction: 856 / VDA 4917

From: Supplier  OEM

Purpose: Notifies OEM that goods have shipped, with packaging info

Leads to:

 861 (Receiving Advice) / VDA 4939

 810 (Invoice) / VDA 4908

 214 (Shipment Status) by carrier


6. Carrier Load Tender & Pickup

Transaction: 204 (Load Tender) / VDA 4913

From: OEM  Carrier

Purpose: Arrange pickup from supplier

Transaction: 211 (Bill of Lading) / VDA 4916

From: Supplier  Carrier

Leads to:

 214 (Shipment Status) from carrier

 856 (ASN) & 861 (Receiving Advice) as goods move


7. Shipment Status Updates

Transaction: 214 / VDA 4931

From: Carrier  OEM

Purpose: Provide real-time location/status of shipment

Supports:

 Accurate receiving planning

 ASN validation


8. Goods Receipt Confirmation

Transaction: 861 (Receiving Advice) / VDA 4939

From: OEM  Supplier

Purpose: Confirms quantity, packaging, condition of delivered goods

Leads to:

 820 (Payment) / VDA 4911

 Triggers invoice match/approval process


9. Invoice

Transaction: 810 (Invoice) / VDA 4908

From: Supplier  OEM

Purpose: Request payment for delivered goods

Leads to:

 820 (Payment) / VDA 4911

 May be preceded by 856 ASN and matched with 861 Receipt


10. Payment Advice

Transaction: 820 / VDA 4911

From: OEM  Supplier

Purpose: Provides payment information for processed invoice


11. Exceptions / Returns (If Needed)

Transactions:

812 (Credit/Debit Adjustment) / VDA 4910/4909

180 (Return Authorization) / VDA 4926

Leads to:

Shortages or overages

Defective items

Payment errors


Here's a detail list of all major VDA EDI flows used in the automobile sector. 


# 1. Planning & Forecasting

4905    => Delivery Forecast (Lieferabruf) – Longterm scheduling                

4915    => JIT Delivery Schedule (Feinabruf) – Shortterm or daily delivery needs

4994    => Capacity Planning Request                                            


# 2. Order Management

4901    => Order (Purchase Order)

4906    => Order Confirmation    

4903    => Order Change          

4904    => Order Cancellation    


# 3. Shipping & ASN

4913    => Shipping Instruction                         

4916    => Transport Notification                       

4917    => Advance Shipping Notice (ASN / Liefermeldung)

4921    => Freight Bill (Shipping Invoice)              

4931    => Transport Data for Shipment Monitoring       


# 4. Goods Receipt & Inventory

4939    => Goods Receipt Notification                      

4941    => Stock Level Notification                        

4943    => Inventory Report                                

4922    => Empty Container Management (Empties Return Data)


# 5. Finance (Invoicing & Payment)

4908    => Invoice         =>

4909    => Credit Note     =>

4910    => Debit Note      =>

4911    => Payment Advice  =>


# 6. Quality, Warranty & Inspection

4902    => Inspection Results (e.g., Initial Sample Test Reports) 

4912    => Complaint Report                                       

4933    => Rework Report                                          

4926    => Warranty Return Notification                           


# 7. Master Data & Catalog

4907    => Parts Master Data     

4914    => Supplier Master Data  

4951    => Price Catalog         

4955    => Packaging Instruction 


# 8. Performance & Compliance

4920    => Supplier Evaluation Report    

4919    => KPIs / Performance Data       

4961    => Consignment Stock Report      

4971    => Delivery Confirmation Summary 


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