EDI X12 846 definition data elements
Understand the EDI X12 846 definition data elements.
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Understand the EDI X12 846 definition data elements.
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The EDI X12 846 transaction set, also known as the Inventory Inquiry/Advice, is used for reporting inventory levels and status between trading partners. This transaction set allows for the transmission of detailed inventory information, including product identifiers, quantities, dates, and additional qualitative data. It is crucial for maintaining effective supply chain management, enabling businesses to optimize their inventory levels, reduce stockouts, and increase overall efficiency. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key data elements and their definitions within the EDI X12 846 transaction set.
| Position | Element ID | Description |
|---|---|---|
Envelope
ISA
Interchange Control Header Min/Max: 1 Required: Y
ISA01
I01
Authorization Information Qualifier Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: Y Comments: 00
ISA02
I02
Authorization Information Type: AN Min/Max: 10/10 Required: Y
ISA03
I03
Security Information Qualifier Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: Y Comments: 00
ISA04
I04
Security Information Type: AN Required:
ISA05
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: Y Comments: 01
ISA06
I06
Interchange Sender ID Type: AN Required: Y
ISA07
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: Y Comments: 01
ISA08
I07
Interchange Receiver ID Type: AN Min/Max: 15/15 Required: Y
ISA09
I08
Interchange Date Type: DT Required: Y
ISA10
I09
Interchange Time Type: TM Required: Y
ISA11
I10
Interchange Control Standards ID Type: ID Min/Max: ID Required: Y
ISA12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number Type: ID Min/Max: 5/5 Required: Y
ISA13
I12
Interchange Control Number Type: N0 Min/Max: 9/9 Required: Y
ISA14
I13
Acknowledgment Requested Type: ID Min/Max: 1/1 Required: Y
ISA15
I14
Usage Indicator Type: ID Min/Max: 1/1 Required: Y Comments: P=Production, T=Test
ISA16
I15
Component Element Separator Min/Max: 1/1 Required: Y
GS
Functional Group Header Min/Max: 1 Required: Y
GS01
479
Functional Identifier Code Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: Y
GS02
142
Application Sender's Code Type: An Min/Max: 2/15 Required: Y
GS03
124
Application Receiver's Code Type: AN Min/Max: 2/15 Required: Y
GS04
373
Date Type: DT Min/Max:8/8 Required: Y
GS05
337
Time Type: TM Min/Max: 4/8 Required: Y
GS06
28
Group Control Number Type: N0 Min/Max: 1/9 Required: Y
GS07
455
Responsible Agency Code Type: ID Min/Max: 1/2 Required: Y
GS08
480
Version / Release / Industry ID Type: AN Min/Max: 1/12 Required: Y Comments: 4010
Heading
ST
Transaction Set Header Min/Max: 1 Required: Y
ST01
143
Transaction Set Identifier Code Type: ID Min/Max: 3/3 Required: Y Comments: 846
ST02
329
Transaction Set Control Number Type: AN Min/Max: 4/9 Required: Y
BIA
Beginning Segment for Inventory Inquiry Min/Max: 1 Required: Y
BIA01
353
Transaction Set Purpose Code Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: Y Comments: 00
00–Original
25—Incremental
BIA02
755
Report Type Code Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: Y
DD–Distributor Inventory ReportType: AN Min/Max: 1/15 Required: Y
BIA03
127
Reference Identification Type: AN Min/Max:1/30 Required: Y
BIA04
373
Date Type: DT Min/Max: 8/8 Required: Y
Detail
LIN
Line Item Description Min/Max: 1 Required: Y
LIN01
350
Assigned Identification Type: AN Min/Max: 2/20 Required: N
LIN02
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier Type: ID Min/Max: 2 Required: Y Comments: VP
VP—Vendor/Seller Part Number Min/Max: 1/18
MG—Manufacturer Part Number Min/Max: 1/20
UP—UPC Consumer Package Code Min/Max: 1/20
LIN03
234
Product Service ID Type: AN Required: Y
SDQ
Quantity Required: N Comments: Requires either SDQ or QTY
SDQ01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code Type: AN Min/Max: 2/2 Required: N
EA–Each
SDQ02
66
Identification Code Qualifier Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: N
9—Assigned by Seller
SDQ03
67
Identification Code Type: AN Min/Max: 1/20 Required: N Comments: Warehouse ID
SDQ04
380
Quantity Type: AN Min/Max: 1/15 Required: N
QTY
Quantity Required: N Comments: Requires either SDQ or QTY
QTY 01
673
Quantity Qualifier Type: ID Min/Max: 2/2 Required: N
QTY 02
380
Quantity Type: AN Min/Max: 1/15 Required: N
QTY 03
355
Unit of Measurement Code Type: AN Min/Max: 2/2 Required: N
EA–Each
Summary:
CTT
Transaction Totals Min/Max: 1 Required: Y Comments: Not mandatory
CTT01
354
Number of Line Items Type: N0 Min/Max: 1/6 Required: Y
SE
Transaction Set Trailer Min/Max: 1 Required: Y
SE01
96
Number of Included Segments Type: N0 Min/Max: 1/10 Required: Y
SE02
329
Transaction Set Control Number Type: AN Min/Max: 4/9 Required: Y
Envelope:
GE
Functional Group Trailer Min/Max: 1 Required: Y
GE01
97
Number of Transaction Sets Included Type: N0 Min/Max: 1/6 Required: Y
GE02
28
Group Control Number Type: N0 Min/Max: 1/9 Required: Y
IEA
Interchange Control Trailer Min/Max: 1 Required: Y
IEA01
I16
Number of Included Functional Groups Type: N0 Min/Max: 1/5 Required: Y
IEA02
I12
Interchange Control Number Type: N0 Min/Max: 9/9 Required: Y