EDI Carrefour, Kaufland and Lidl — how to connect to Romania's top retailers
In short: Suppliers shipping into Carrefour, Kaufland or Lidl in Romania are contractually required to use EDI. Each retailer runs its own specification (an EANCOM subset of EDIFACT), its own AS2 certificates and its own testing windows. EDIconnect ships certified templates and connects you to all three in 15-20 business days total.
Key capabilities
- Kaufland Romania: AS2, EANCOM D96A. Documents: ORDERS, ORDRSP, DESADV (SSCC mandatory), RECADV, INVOIC. Testing: 5-10 days.
- Carrefour Romania: AS2, EANCOM D96A/D01B. Similar document set plus bilateral PRICAT. Testing: 5-10 days.
- Lidl Romania: AS2, EANCOM D96A. GLN setup, strict per-pallet SSCC mapping. Testing: 5-10 days.
- Pre-certified templates: All mappings tested in UAT with each retailer and kept current with every specification update.
- Q4 peak-ready: Infrastructure sized for Carrefour/Kaufland/Lidl holiday volumes, with on-call support during peak.
- One contract, three retailers: A single EDIconnect subscription covers all three. Add the rest (Auchan, Metro, Mega Image) at no extra monthly cost.
Why the three retailers each run a different EDI specification
Although all three use EANCOM (an EDIFACT subset), each retailer has its own quirks: Kaufland uses a specific code for bill-to in the NAD segment; Carrefour requires bilateral PRICAT with weekly updates; Lidl enforces a 4-hour SLA for ORDRSP. These differences are exactly why mapping is done per retailer rather than globally.
A serious EDI provider (EDIconnect) maintains templates for each retailer and updates them transparently whenever a retailer publishes a new version. The goods supplier never sees the complexity — it just works.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to run EDI with Kaufland Romania?
Kaufland Romania requires: a GS1-registered GLN, a configured AS2 certificate, certified mapping for ORDERS (inbound), ORDRSP + DESADV with SSCC + INVOIC (outbound), and full UAT testing in Kaufland's environment. With EDIconnect's certified template it takes 5-10 business days from contract to go-live.
What do I need to run EDI with Carrefour Romania?
Carrefour Romania requires a GLN, an AS2 certificate, mapping for ORDERS + ORDRSP + DESADV + RECADV + INVOIC + PRICAT, and UAT testing. The specification is close to Kaufland's (both EANCOM D96A) but with variations in specific segments. Setup time: 5-10 business days.
What do I need to run EDI with Lidl Romania?
Lidl Romania requires a GLN, an AS2 certificate, stricter DESADV mapping (SSCC mandatory per pallet), timely ORDRSP (4-hour SLA), and INVOIC per contract. UAT testing takes 5-10 days. Non-compliance triggers a direct chargeback.
Can I use the same EDI setup for all three?
Yes. A modern EDI platform runs every specification in parallel. Setup is per retailer (certificates, GLN, testing), but the monthly subscription is a single fee. On EDIconnect, you can add Carrefour + Kaufland + Lidl + Auchan + Metro with no extra monthly cost per retailer.
How much does EDI with Kaufland/Carrefour/Lidl cost?
A Web EDI subscription starting at €24-99/month (depending on volume) plus a one-time setup fee of €300-500 per retailer (mapping, testing, certification). Managed EDI (with zero work on your side): €200-500/month total, regardless of how many retailers you connect.