Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) enables businesses to exchange structured documents automatically, and two of the most widely used standards are EDIFACT and EDI X12. Although both serve the same purpose—streamlining B2B communication—their structure, usage, and regional adoption differ significantly. EDIFACT (Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport) is the global standard developed by… Continue reading EDIFACT vs EDI X12: Key Differences Explained
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Functions supported by the integrator.io EDI generator
The given below are the functions supported by the EDI generator _counter : The _counter function is relatively new and helps you to count the number of EDI segments generated for the same segment identifier. Set the counter to true for an EDI segment in your definition file. _iterationCount : The _iterationCount EDI function is… Continue reading Functions supported by the integrator.io EDI generator
REF Segment in EDI Parsing
REF Reference Identification Pos: 060 Heading – Optional Max: 12 Loop: N/A Elements: 2 User Option (Usage): Used Purpose: To specify identifying information Element Summary: Ref Id Element Name Req Type Min/Max Usage REF01 128 Reference Identification Qualifier M ID 2/3 Used Description: Code qualifying the Reference Identification Code List Summary (Total Codes: 1503, Included:… Continue reading REF Segment in EDI Parsing
N1 Name Segment in EDI PArsing
User Option (Usage): Must use Purpose: To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code User Note 1: Location codes as defined by N103 element can be used to alleviate the need to send complete names and addresses. In some EDI implementations, it may be necessary to identify the sender and/or receiver of… Continue reading N1 Name Segment in EDI PArsing
PID Segment in EDI Fiel parsing
PID Product/Item Description Detail – Optional Max: 200 Loop: LIN Elements: 2 User Option (Usage): Used Purpose: To describe a product or process in coded or free-form format Element Summary: Ref Id Element Name Req Type Min/Max Usage PID01 349 Item Description Type M ID 1/1 Must use Description: Code indicating the format of a… Continue reading PID Segment in EDI Fiel parsing
LIN Segment in EDI parsing
User Option (Usage): Must use Purpose: To specify basic item identification data User Note 1: The LIN segment allows for 1 or more product identifiers used to identify the product in addition to the Global Trade Iem Number (GTIN). The codes listed for LIN02 apply to every occurrence of Data Element 235 in the LIN… Continue reading LIN Segment in EDI parsing
How to import an EDI profile in BOOMI
How to Automatically Import an EDI Profile in Boomi 1. Navigate to the EDI Profile Section Log in to Boomi AtomSphere. Click Build → New Component → EDI Profile. 2. Select Automatic Import Option In the EDI Profile editor, click on Import. Instead of browsing for a file, select Automatically Import Profile. 3. Specify EDI… Continue reading How to import an EDI profile in BOOMI
EDI x12 Format
The EDI X12 format is a standardized format used for electronic data interchange (EDI) to automate and streamline B2B communication. Celigo’s integrator.io platform supports the EDI X12 file type format and provides various tools and features to facilitate the exchange of business documents with trading partners. Key Features and Processes of EDI X12 in Celigo… Continue reading EDI x12 Format
Different Types of EDI Transactions and Their Uses
Introduction Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standardized method for exchanging business documents electronically between companies. Various EDI transaction sets are used for different business processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and automation. Below are some of the most commonly used EDI transaction types and their applications. Key EDI Transaction Types and Their Uses 1. EDI 850… Continue reading Different Types of EDI Transactions and Their Uses
File definition rules for 850 flow listener
{ “resourcePath”: “”, “fileDefinition”: { “_id”: “6786573d00ab623a1af28e24”, “lastModified”: “2025-01-24T12:13:59.165Z”, “name”: “Generic 850 5040”, “sandbox”: false, “description”: “Purchase Order”, “version”: “2”, “format”: “delimited”, “delimited”: { “rowSuffix”: “~”, “rowDelimiter”: “n”, “colDelimiter”: “*” }, “rules”: [ { “maxOccurrence”: 1, “skipRowSuffix”: true, “required”: true, “elements”: [ { “name”: “ISA”, “value”: “ISA” }, { “name”: “Authorization Information Qualifier”, “value”: “ISA01”,… Continue reading File definition rules for 850 flow listener