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X12 850 Purchase Order

X12 Release 5010
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Overview
ISA
-
Interchange Control Header
Max use 1
Required
GS
-
Functional Group Header
Max use 1
Required
heading
ST
0100
Transaction Set Header
Max use 1
Required
BEG
0200
Beginning Segment for Purchase Order
Max use 1
Required
REF
0500
Reference Information
Max use 1
Required
PER
0600
Administrative Communications Contact
Max use 3
Required
FOB
0800
F.O.B. Related Instructions
Max use 1
Required
ITD
1300
Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale
Max use 1
Required
DTM
1500
Date/Time Reference
Max use 10
Required
TD5
2400
Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Max use 1
Optional
N9 Loop
detail
PO1 Loop
PO1
0100
Baseline Item Data
Max use 1
Required
PO4
0900
Item Physical Details
Max use 1
Required
SAC Loop
GE
-
Functional Group Trailer
Max use 1
Required
IEA
-
Interchange Control Trailer
Max use 1
Required
ISA

Interchange Control Header

RequiredMax use 1
Example
ISA-01
I01
Authorization Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
ISA-02
I02
Authorization Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10
ISA-03
I03
Security Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
ISA-04
I04
Security Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10
ISA-05
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Codes
ISA-06
I06
Interchange Sender ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15
ISA-07
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Codes
ISA-08
I07
Interchange Receiver ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15
ISA-09
I08
Interchange Date
Required
Date (DT)
YYMMDD format
ISA-10
I09
Interchange Time
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM format
ISA-11
I65
Repetition Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1
^
Repetition Separator
ISA-12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number
Required
Identifier (ID)
00501
Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 2003
ISA-13
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9
ISA-14
I13
Acknowledgment Requested
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
0
No Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
1
Interchange Acknowledgment Requested (TA1)
ISA-15
I14
Interchange Usage Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
I
Information
P
Production Data
T
Test Data
ISA-16
I15
Component Element Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1
>
Component Element Separator

Functional Group Header

RequiredMax use 1
Example
GS-01
479
Functional Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
PO
Purchase Order (850)
GS-02
142
Application Sender's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
GS-03
124
Application Receiver's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
GS-06
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9
GS-07
455
Responsible Agency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
T
Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
X
Accredited Standards Committee X12
GS-08
480
Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)
005010
Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 2003

Heading

ST
0100
Heading > ST

Transaction Set Header

RequiredMax use 1
Example
ST-01
143
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
850
Purchase Order
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
BEG
0200
Heading > BEG

Beginning Segment for Purchase Order

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
BEG-01
353
Transaction Set Purpose Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
Original
BEG-02
92
Purchase Order Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
SA
Stand-alone Order
BEG-03
324
Purchase Order Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
REF
0500
Heading > REF

Reference Information

RequiredMax use >1
Usage notes
Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
ZZ
Mutually Defined
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Usage notes
01
SUMMER TOYS
1E
ELECTRONICS 1ST
02
SUMMER HSWRS
2E
ELECTRONICS 2ND
03
SUNTAN LOTION
3E
ELECTRONICS 3RD
04
SUMMER COOLERS
4E
ELECTRONICS 4TH
05
SUMMER GRILLS
06
SUMMER FANS
07
SUMMER SHADE
08
SUMMER CHAIRS
09
SUMMER TABLES
10
BBQ ACCESSORIES
11
SUM INFLATABLES
12
BEACHWARE/SHOES
13
SUMMER LITES
14
SQUIRT GUNS
15
CITRONELLA CNDL
16
FIREWORKS
17
BEACH & RESORT
18
SUM VALU TOYS
19
INSECTICIDE
20
BEACH TOWELS
21
FURNITURE PADS
25
SUM SEAS ACCS
26
SUM GRILL ACCS
27
FLAGS
28
SUM HATS & GLVS
29
SUM SEASONAL
30
SUM SPORTING
31
SUM CAMPING
32
SUMMER PICNIC
33
EARLY SUMMER
34
ERLY SUM TOYS
35
SUMMER DOMEST
36
SUMMER PLAYBLLS
37
SUMMER/BTS
44
XMAS DOMESTIC
45
XMAS BLANKETS
46
XMAS AUD/VID
47
XMAS GARDEN
48
XMAS HAIRCARE
49
XMAS TOBACCO
51
XMAS LITES
52
XMAS CARDS
53
XMAS PARTYWARE
54
XMAS TOYS
55
XMAS PER APPL
56
XMAS GIFTWRAP
57
XMAS WRAP ACC
58
XMAS TRM A TREE
59
XMAS NOVELTIES
60
XMAS HOME DECOR
61
XMS ELECTRONICS
62
XMAS SMALL APPL
63
XMAS CANDY
64
XMAS GIFTWARE
65
XMAS TAPE
66
XMAS FILM
67
XMAS BATTERIES
68
XMAS CANDLES
69
XMAS DINNERWARE
70
XMAS EARLY TOYS
71
XMAS ELECT SUPP
72
XMAS BATH
73
XMAS FRAGRANCES
74
XMAS COSMETICS
75
XMAS NUTCRACKER
76
XMAS DSD CANDLS
77
XMAS HOUSEWARES
78
XMAS PET
79
XMAS HOME OFFIC
80
XMAS BASC CANDY
81
XMAS CARDS (MM)
82
XMAS PROMO BUYS
84
XMAS EARLY GIFTWR
85
XMAS ELEC BASIC
86
HANUKKAH
87
XMAS BOYS TOYS
88
XMAS GIRLS TOYS
89
XMAS MISC TOYS
90
XMAS OTHER WRP MM
91
XMAS PROMO TOYS
92
XMAS ARTS & CRAFTS
93
MM XMAS CANDLES
94
XMAS WOOD
95
XMAS WINE BAGS
96
XMAS TEXTILE WING
97
XMAS APPAREL WING
98
XMAS AS SEEN ON TV
99
XMAS SINGLE CARDS
AD
AD MERCHANDISE
B1
BTS ARTS & CRAFTS
B2
BTS WRITING
B3
BTS HO OFFC SUP
B4
BTS BACKPACKS
B5
BTS BNDERS/PORT
B6
BTS NOTBKS/PAPR
BA
SCHOOL APPLIANCE
BC
SCHOOL CLOCKS
BD
BTS DINNERWARE
BE
SCHOOL ELECTRNCS
BH
SCHL HOUSWARES
BL
SCHL LUNCH KITS
BM
BOOKS AND MAPS
BP
SCHOOL PLASTICS
BS
BACK TO SCHOOL
BT
SCHOOL APPAREL
BV
SCH HOME ENTERTN
BW
SCHOOL WATCHES
CD
CONTROLLED DRUG
CN
CANNING
CS
CHECKSTAND
DF
FALL DINNERWARE
DJ
JAN DINNERWARE
DM
SCHOOL DORM
DP
DECEMBER PILLOWS
DS
SPRG DINNERWARE
E3
E3 PO'S REGULAR
EC
EASTER CANDY
EN
END CAP
EP
ELECTRONICS PROM
ES
EASTER NOVELTIES
ET
EASTER TOYS
FL
F/W SHOES
GC
GDN CHEM/FERTLR
GD
GARDEN DECOR
GL
LAWN/GARDEN
GM
GROSS MARGIN
GP
GNC PROF PLNR
GS
GARDEN SEASONAL
GT
GARDEN TOOLS
GX
GARDEN COMPOUND
H1
HARVEST
H2
HARVEST DOMEST
H3
HARVEST DSD CDL
HB
HALWN BSC CANDY
HC
HALLOWEEN CANDY
HD
HALLOWEEN DSD
HF
HALL FLASHLITE
HL
HALL C-LITE
HP
HALLOWEEN PP
HS
HALLOWEEN SUND
HT
HALLOWEEN TOYS
HW
HOUSEWARES
JA
JANUARY APPAREL
JD
JANUARY DOMESTS
JH
JANUARY HSEWARES
JP
JAN PILLOWS
JT
JANUARY TOTES
LG
LIVE GOODS
MG
MARDI GRAS
MZ
MILLER ZELL SIGNS
NW
NEW ITEM
OH
JAN/FEB HOM OFC
P1
JANUARY PROF PLNR
P2
FEBRUARY PRF PLNR
P3
MARCH PROF PLNR
P4
APRIL PROF PLNR
P5
MAY PROF PLNR
P6
JUNE PROF PLNR
P7
JULY PROF PLNR
P8
AUGUST PROF PLNR
P9
SEPTEMBER PRF PLR
PB
B-E PLANOGRAMS
PD
DECEMBER PRF PLNR
PG
PLANOGRAM
PH
HSWR-PLASTICS
PN
NOVEMBER PRF PLNR
PO
OCTOBER PROF PLNR
PR
PROMOTION
Q1
1ST QTR TABLE PPK
Q2
2ND QTR TABLE PPK
Q3
3ND QTR TABLE PPK
Q4
4TH QTR TABLE PPK
RE
ELECTRONIC REOR
RH
HAIR REORDER IMP
RT
TOY REORDER IMP
S1
GRADUATION PLUSH
SA
SUMMER APPLIANCE
SB
SPRINGBRIDGE
SC
SPRBRDGE CANDLS
SD
SUMMER DINRWARE
SE
SUMMR ELECTRNCS
SG
SUNGLASSES
SJ
SUMMER APPAREL
SM
SUMR CANDLES MM
SO
STORE OPENING
SR
SEASONAL
SW
SWING ARM (SAM)
T1
TIER ONE
TT
TAX TIME OFFICE
VB
VALTN BALLOONS
VC
VALENTINE CANDY
VG
VALTN GIFTBAGS
VL
VAL STATIONARY
VM
VALTN CARDS-MM
VP
VALENTINE POPCN
VS
VALENTINE SUNDR
VT
VALENTINE TOYS
W1
COUGH & COLD
WA
WINTER AUTO
WB
WINTER BUY (RX)
WG
HATS & GLOVES
WH
WINTER HEATERS
WI
SNOW & ICE
WJ
WINTER APPAREL
WS
WINTER GNL MDSE
WW
WINTER BLANKETS
ZZ
BASIC REPLENISHMENT
REF-03
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 5
Usage notes
PER
0600
Heading > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

RequiredMax use 3
Usage notes
Example
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
OD
Order Department
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 256
FOB
0800
Heading > FOB

F.O.B. Related Instructions

RequiredMax use >1
Usage notes
Example
FOB-01
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
CC
Collect
PB
Customer Pickup/Backhaul
PC
Prepaid but Charged to Customer
PP
Prepaid (by Seller)
FOB-02
309
Location Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
OR
Origin (Shipping Point)
FOB-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
ITD
1300
Heading > ITD

Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale

RequiredMax use >1
Usage notes
Example
ITD-01
336
Terms Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
01
Basic
02
End of Month (EOM)
ITD-02
333
Terms Basis Date Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
3
Invoice Date
15
Receipt of Goods
ITD-03
338
Terms Discount Percent
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 6
ITD-04
370
Terms Discount Due Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
ITD-05
351
Terms Discount Days Due
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
ITD-06
446
Terms Net Due Date
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
ITD-07
386
Terms Net Days
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3
ITD-12
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
DTM
1500
Heading > DTM

Date/Time Reference

RequiredMax use 10
Usage notes
Example
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
002
Delivery Requested
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Usage notes
TD5
2400
Heading > TD5

Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)

OptionalMax use >1
Usage notes
Example
TD5-04
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
H
Customer Pickup
P
Private Carrier
TD5-05
387
Routing
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 35
N9 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N9
2950
Heading > N9 Loop > N9

Extended Reference Information

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N9-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
L1
Letters or Notes
N9-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50
Usage notes
N9-03
369
Free-form Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 45
Usage notes
MTX
3000
Heading > N9 Loop > MTX

Text

RequiredMax use >1
Usage notes
Example
MTX-01
363
Note Reference Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
GPL
General Policy
MTX-02
1551
Textual Data
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 4096
Usage notes
N9 Loop end
N1 Ship To
RequiredMax 1
Variants (all may be used)
Vendor
N1
3100
Heading > Ship To > N1

Party Identification

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
ST
Ship To
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
Usage notes
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
9
D-U-N-S+4, D-U-N-S Number with Four Character Suffix
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
Usage notes
N3
3300
Heading > Ship To > N3

Party Location

RequiredMax use 2
Usage notes
Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55
Usage notes
N4
3400
Heading > Ship To > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use >1
Usage notes
Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
Usage notes
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Usage notes
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
Usage notes
N1 Ship To end
N1 Vendor
RequiredMax 1
Variants (all may be used)
Ship To
N1
3100
Heading > Vendor > N1

Party Identification

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
VN
Vendor
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
Usage notes
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
92
Assigned by Buyer or Buyer's Agent
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
Usage notes
N1 Vendor end
Heading end

Detail

PO1 Loop
RequiredMax >1
PO1
0100
Detail > PO1 Loop > PO1

Baseline Item Data

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
PO1-02
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
PO1-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CA
Case
PO1-04
212
Unit Price
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
PO1-05
639
Basis of Unit Price Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CA
Catalog
PO1-06
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
UA
U.P.C./EAN Case Code (2-5-5)
UI
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5)
VN
Vendor's (Seller's) Item Number
PO1-07
234
Product/Service ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
Usage notes
PO1-08
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
IN
Buyer's Item Number
PO1-09
234
Product/Service ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
Usage notes
PID Loop
RequiredMax >1
PID
0500
Detail > PO1 Loop > PID Loop > PID

Product/Item Description

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
PID-01
349
Item Description Type
Required
Identifier (ID)
F
Free-form
PID-05
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
PID Loop end
PO4
0900
Detail > PO1 Loop > PO4

Item Physical Details

RequiredMax use >1
Usage notes
Example
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
PO4-05
187
Weight Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
G
Gross Weight
PO4-06
384
Gross Weight per Pack
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9
PO4-07
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
LB
Pound
PO4-08
385
Gross Volume per Pack
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9
PO4-09
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
CF
Cubic Feet
PO4-14
810
Inner Pack
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
SAC Loop
OptionalMax >1
SAC
1300
Detail > PO1 Loop > SAC Loop > SAC

Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Information

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
SAC-01
248
Allowance or Charge Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
A
Allowance
SAC-02
1300
Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
A260
Advertising Allowance
A400
Allowance Non-performance
C320
Display Allowance
SAC-05
610
Amount
Required
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15
SAC-12
331
Allowance or Charge Method of Handling Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
01
Bill Back
02
Off Invoice
SAC-13
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 50
Usage notes
SAC-15
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
Usage notes
SAC Loop end
PO1 Loop end
Detail end

Summary

CTT Loop
RequiredMax >1
CTT
0100
Summary > CTT Loop > CTT

Transaction Totals

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
CTT-01
354
Number of Line Items
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
AMT
0200
Summary > CTT Loop > AMT

Monetary Amount Information

RequiredMax use 1
Usage notes
Example
AMT-01
522
Amount Qualifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
TT
Total Transaction Amount
AMT-02
782
Monetary Amount
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
CTT Loop end
SE
0300
Summary > SE

Transaction Set Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
SE-01
96
Number of Included Segments
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10
SE-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
Summary end

Functional Group Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
GE-01
97
Number of Transaction Sets Included
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
GE-02
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Interchange Control Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
IEA-01
I16
Number of Included Functional Groups
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5
IEA-02
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9
EDI Samples

Sample

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231120*0431*^*00501*000000001*0*T*>~
GS*PO*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231120*043116*000000001*X*005010~
ST*850*000000001~
BEG*00*SA*1234567**20150921~
REF*ZZ*NW*12345~
PER*OD*CUCCARESE, JOSEPH*TE*717 761-2633~
FOB*PP*OR~
ITD*01*3*2**10**30~
DTM*002*20150930~
TD5****P~
N9*L1*001*PO NOTES~
MTX*GPL*FOR PREPAID LTL SHIPMENSTS USE: OVERNITE, ABF, VIKING.~
MTX*GPL*DLVY CHRGS ASSOC'D WITH PREPAID SHIPMENTS ARE WITHHELD FROM
INVOICE.~
MTX*GPL*CONTACT RITE AID TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT FOR ROUTING ONCOLLECT
SHIPMENTS.~
MTX*GPL*CARRIER MUST CALL FOR APPOINTMENT IF SHIPMENT IS OVER 200
CASES.~
MTX*GPL*THE DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR UNLOADING!!~
MTX*GPL*REFER TO OUR ANNUAL LETTER THAT COVERS INSURANCE REQ & OTHER
TERMS.~
MTX*GPL*EOM INV 'S DATED AFTER THE 24TH ARE CONSIDERED THE 1ST OF NEXT
MONTH.~
MTX*GPL*ALL PAYMENTS UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED BY RITE AID
CORPORATION.~
MTX*GPL*COMPLIANCE IS EXPECTED TO THE RITE AID VENDOR SUPPLY CHAIN
GUIDE.~
N1*VN*A&M CLEANING PRODUCTS*92*12345~
N1*ST* TUSCALOOSA DISTIBUTION CENTER*9*0145788920035~
N3*3931 RICE MINE ROAD, N.E.~
N4*TUSCALOOSA*AL*35406~
PO1**14*CA*24*CA*UI*08123819853*IN*0339466~
PID*F****GREASED LIGHTNING 32OZ~
PO4*12****G*16*LB*2*CF*****12~
CTT*1~
AMT*TT*336~
SE*28*000000001~
GE*1*000000001~
IEA*1*000000001~

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