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EDI 180 Return Merchandise Authorization and Notification

What is the EDI 180 Return Merchandise Authorization and Notification?

The EDI 180 Return Merchandise Authorization and Notification transaction set is used by buyers to request return authorization for products and by suppliers to authorize the return or disposition of products.  It can also be used for notifications about the return(s).

EDI X12 180 transaction example in PilotFish Data Mapper

Example of EDI 180 Transaction in PilotFish Data Mapper (click to enlarge)

For more on PilotFish’s EDI tools and resources, go to Building an X12 EDI Interface in 10 Easy StepsX12 EDI Data MappingEDI HIPAA X12 Transaction Summary and X12 EDI Healthcare Supply Chain Transaction Summary.

We invite you to take advantage of PilotFish’s eiConsole for X12 EDI by downloading a full, FREE 90-Day Trial Version of our software. Users can try out our new EDI Transformation Module and Format Builder. With the eiConsole X12 EDI Quick Start Tutorial, users can complete an end-to-end interface in less than 20 minutes and get a real sense of the ease-of-use of PilotFish’s Interface Engine solutions.

Product Note: The eiConsole may be purchased with X12 artifacts, or X12 artifacts may be licensed directly from X12.


EDI 180 Frequently Asked Questions


With PilotFish’s Data Mapper, users can visually map EDI 180 transaction data to internal formats, making it easy to transform return merchandise authorization data. Learn more about our data mapper.


PilotFish’s EDI 180 solution improves the efficiency of handling product returns and authorizations, reduces errors, and ensures faster processing in supply chain workflows. Check out our Supply Chain EDI Solutions.


With PilotFish, real-time updates and notifications can be configured for EDI 180 transactions, allowing businesses to stay informed of return status changes as they occur.


PilotFish supports customization of EDI 180 transaction sets, allowing for modifications to fit specific business rules, supplier needs, or industry variations. Learn about custom EDI Solutions.


Yes, PilotFish can manage different return scenarios, such as partial returns, exchanges, or return authorizations for defective items, all within the EDI 180 transaction framework.


Check out our EDI FAQ pages for more.


X12, chartered by the American National Standards Institute for more than 35 years, develops and maintains EDI standards and XML schemas.

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