---
title: "XML transfer order to EDI transfer order (940)"
slug: "xml-transfer-order-to-edi-transfer-order-940"
tags: ["EDI", "EDI Studio", "Object"]
updated: 2026-07-30T04:40:02Z
published: 2026-07-30T04:40:02Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/xml-transfer-order-to-edi-transfer-order-940"
---

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# XML transfer order to EDI transfer order (940)

You can receive a transfer order from a 3PL warehouse or an external warehouse management system (WMS). To import the transfer order, use a custom 'XML transfer order to EDI transfer order' (940) message. This message must import the transfer order into the **EDI transfer order** staging journal. When the import is completed, the applicable validations are done automatically.

Set up a custom 'XML transfer order to EDI transfer order' (940) inbound message with a:

- Source connector of your choice to exchange files.
- Source document for example of type XML or JSON.
- Target connector of type **Staging journal**.
- Target document of type **Staging**. It should import the data into the **EDI transfer order** journal.

## Related

- [Receive transfer order](/receive-transfer-order.md)
- [Set up document flow - Transfer order](/set-up-document-flow-transfer-order.md)
- [Monitor EDI transfer order journal](/monitor-edi-transfer-order-journal.md)