There are many types of electronic data interchange (EDI) transaction codes that enable order management and correspond to business documents -- such as purchase orders and invoices -- that can be exchanged with your customers and other partners via EDI.

Download your free guide to EDI Transaction Sets For Supply Chain and Transportation Logistics

The guide provides information on the ANSI ASC X12 EDI standard and the various file formats that can be exchanged using EDI. The paper lists types of transaction sets in these categories:

• Order and Financial Series - such as order processing and order confirmation
• Transportation Air and Motor Series (TAM)
• Transportation Ocean Series (TOS)
• Transportation Rail Series (TRS)
• Warehousing Series (WAR)

Common EDI Codes

The most common EDI codes that TrueCommerce EDI Solutions implements as a part of its EDI solutions are listed below. All transaction codes used are a part of the ANSI ASC X12 EDI standard. 

• 810 Invoice
• 850 Purchase Order
• 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment
• 856 Shipment Notice/Manifest
• 997 Functional Acknowledgment