Dollar General EDI: requirements & onboarding

Dollar General-specific onboarding context

• Dollar General supplier EDI runs through DG Partners over AS2 — we help you exchange clean 850/810/856 (and 997) flows without building an EDI department.
• Dollar General EDI onboarding window: ~4 weeks. DG typically expects EDI within 30 days of first shipment. Certification happens in DG Partners — plan AS2 connectivity and test waves before production cutover. pOpshelf concept-store vendors use this same Dollar General EDI program.
• Dollar General EDI document checklist includes 850 — Purchase Order (retrieve transmissions multiple times daily); 810 — Invoice (paper invoices incur fees; EDI required); 856 — Advance Ship Notice when your program mandates ASN.
• AS2-ready connectivity profile and sandbox validation against DG-style 850/810/856 expectations before go-live.

What documents they require

Dollar General domestic vendor programs typically require X12 over AS2 (DG Partners). Common document families include: Exact specs come from your partner packet — treat this as a planning checklist, not a substitute for their current implementation guide.

• 850 — Purchase Order (retrieve transmissions multiple times daily) document guide →
• 810 — Invoice (paper invoices incur fees; EDI required) document guide →
• 856 — Advance Ship Notice when your program mandates ASN document guide →
• 997 — Functional Acknowledgment both directions; late/missing FAs can trigger chargebacks document guide →
• 855 / 852 / 820 — acknowledgments, product activity, and remittance when in scope document guide →

Connectivity and testing requirements

Average onboarding time

~4 weeks

DG typically expects EDI within 30 days of first shipment. Certification happens in DG Partners — plan AS2 connectivity and test waves before production cutover. pOpshelf concept-store vendors use this same Dollar General EDI program.

How SignalEDI handles it

• AS2-ready connectivity profile and sandbox validation against DG-style 850/810/856 expectations before go-live.
• Chargeback-aware checks for duplicates, PO/SKU references, and invoice alignment — the issues that most often cost DG vendors.
• Flat monthly pricing with published tiers — not a pay-per-PO model — so cost stays predictable while you certify.

Self-serve evaluation, published pricing, and API-first flows — aligned with how lean teams actually ship EDI. Developer QuickStart

Pricing

Published plans from $199/mo (Starter) through Enterprise on /pricing. AS2 is included on Growth; low-volume founding paths may unlock AS2 under Starter economics with a later move to Growth.

FAQ

What EDI documents does Dollar General typically require?

Dollar General domestic vendor programs typically require X12 over AS2 (DG Partners). Common document families include: Typical sets include: 850 — Purchase Order (retrieve transmissions multiple times daily); 810 — Invoice (paper invoices incur fees; EDI required); 856 — Advance Ship Notice when your program mandates ASN; 997 — Functional Acknowledgment both directions; late/missing FAs can trigger chargebacks — plus program-specific sets. Exact specs vary by commodity and program — always confirm against your trading partner packet.

How long does Dollar General EDI onboarding usually take?

Many suppliers land in about ~4 weeks, but timelines vary by category, testing waves, and exception cycles. DG typically expects EDI within 30 days of first shipment. Certification happens in DG Partners — plan AS2 connectivity and test waves before production cutover. pOpshelf concept-store vendors use this same Dollar General EDI program.

How does SignalEDI help without hiring a full EDI team?

AS2-ready connectivity profile and sandbox validation against DG-style 850/810/856 expectations before go-live. Chargeback-aware checks for duplicates, PO/SKU references, and invoice alignment — the issues that most often cost DG vendors. Flat monthly pricing with published tiers — not a pay-per-PO model — so cost stays predictable while you certify.

Where can I see SignalEDI pricing?

Published plans from $199/mo (Starter) through Enterprise on /pricing. AS2 is included on Growth; low-volume founding paths may unlock AS2 under Starter economics with a later move to Growth.

Related EDI resources

• Managed EDI services — add a SignalEDI operator to coordinate this partner launch end to end.
• QuickBooks EDI integration — turn Dollar General documents into reviewable QuickBooks drafts without re-keying.
• Walmart EDI requirements — documents, Retail Link testing, and onboarding timelines for Walmart suppliers.