Difference between DESADV and RECADV?

DESADV (ASN) is what the supplier announces it shipped. RECADV is what the recipient confirms it actually received. Comparing the two reveals delivery differences.

Why invoice based on RECADV?

Invoicing on quantities confirmed at receipt (not ordered) eliminates invoices rejected for differences, speeding payment and reducing disputes with retailers.

It depends on the partner. Some retailers send it automatically; others don't. When available, it enables automatic reconciliation and correct invoicing, significantly reducing disputes.

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RECADV (receiving advice)

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Category: Tehnologie · Acronym: RECADV

RECADV (receiving advice)

Quick answer: The EDIFACT message by which the recipient confirms the quantities actually received from a delivery.

Key takeaways

What RECADV is
Why it matters
Link to invoicing

What RECADV is

RECADV (Receiving Advice) is the message by which the recipient (retailer, warehouse) confirms to the supplier what was actually received from a delivery, compared with what was announced in the ASN (DESADV). It flags differences: shortages, overages, damage.

Why it matters

RECADV closes the logistics loop: the supplier learns immediately whether the delivery was received in full or with differences. It is the basis for correct invoicing and fast discrepancy resolution, avoiding disputes.

Link to invoicing

Many modernised flows invoice based on quantities confirmed in RECADV, not ordered ones — eliminating invoices rejected for quantity differences.

How Azuvio helps

Azuvio receives RECADV and automatically matches it with the DESADV and invoice: if differences arise, it generates notifications and adjusts invoicing (including reversal where needed) — automatic supplier-customer reconciliation.

Frequently asked

Difference between DESADV and RECADV?: DESADV (ASN) is what the supplier announces it shipped. RECADV is what the recipient confirms it actually received. Comparing the two reveals delivery differences.
Why invoice based on RECADV?: Invoicing on quantities confirmed at receipt (not ordered) eliminates invoices rejected for differences, speeding payment and reducing disputes with retailers.
Is RECADV mandatory?: It depends on the partner. Some retailers send it automatically; others don't. When available, it enables automatic reconciliation and correct invoicing, significantly reducing disputes.

Where Azuvio fits

Related terms

ASN / DESADV (Advance Shipping Notice) — EDI shipping notice sent before goods physically arrive at the retailer — describes pallet, batch, quantity.
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) — Structured exchange of commercial documents between B2B partners, without emails or manual data entry.
INVOIC — The EDIFACT commercial invoice message — exchanged directly between supplier and customer (different from the fiscal e-Invoice).
Goods receipt — The process of checking and recording goods entering the warehouse, matched against the purchase order and delivery note.

Last updated: 2026-07-06