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Border States X12 850 Purchase Order

Border States Electric Supply
The EDI 850 Purchase Order is Border States's primary document for placing orders with suppliers. It contains item details, quantities, pricing, shipping instructions, and delivery windows. Suppliers must acknowledge and fulfill these orders according to Border States's compliance requirements.
17segments
5loops
6mandatory

Schema Reference

17 segments · X12 850 Purchase Order

ISA ISA Interchange Control Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ISA01 Authorization Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA02 Authorization Information
M AN 10-10
ISA03 Security Information Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA04 Security Information
M AN 10-10
ISA05 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA06 Interchange Sender ID
M AN 15-15
ISA07 Interchange ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
ISA08 Interchange Receiver ID
M AN 15-15
ISA09 Interchange Date
M DT 6-6
ISA10 Interchange Time
M TM 4-4
ISA11 Interchange Control Standards Identifier
M ID 1-1
ISA12 Interchange Control Version Number
M ID 5-5
ISA13 Interchange Control Number
M N0 9-9
ISA14 Acknowledgment Requested
M ID 1-1
ISA15 Usage Indicator
M ID 1-1
GS GS Functional Group Header
Mandatory Max: 1
GS01 Functional Identifier Code
M ID 2-2
GS02 Application Sender's Code
M AN 2-15
GS03 Application Receiver's Code
M AN 2-15
GS04 Date
M DT 8-8
GS05 Time
M TM 4-8
GS06 Group Control Number
M N0 1-9
GS07 Responsible Agency Code
M ID 1-2
GS08 Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
M AN 1-12
ST Transaction Set Header
Mandatory Max: 1
ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code
M ID 3-3
ST02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
BEG Beginning Segment for Purchase Order
Mandatory Max: 1
BEG01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
M ID 2-2
BEG02 Purchase Order Type Code
M ID 2-2
BEG03 Purchase Order Number
M AN 1-22
BEG05 Date
M DT 8-8
REF Reference Identification
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF03 Description
C AN 1-80
PER Administrative Communications Contact
Optional Max: 3
PER01 Contact Function Code
M ID 2-2
PER02 Name
O AN 1-60
PER03 Communication Number Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PER04 Communication Number
C AN 1-80
FOB F.O.B. Related Instructions
FOB01 Shipment Method of Payment
M ID 2-2
FOB02 Location Qualifier
C ID 1-2
FOB03 Description
O AN 1-80
N1 Loop Repeat: 200
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
N102 Name
C AN 1-60
N103 Identification Code Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N104 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
N3 Address Information
Optional Max: 2
N301 Address Information
M AN 1-55
N302 Address Information
O AN 1-55
N4 Geographic Location
N401 City Name
O AN 2-30
N402 State or Province Code
O ID 2-2
N403 Postal Code
O ID 3-15
N404 Country Code
O ID 2-3
PO1 Loop Repeat: 100,000
PO1 Baseline Item Data
Mandatory Max: 1
PO101 Assigned Identification
O AN 1-20
PO102 Quantity Ordered
C R 1-15
PO103 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
O ID 2-2
PO104 Unit Price
C R 1-17
PO105 Basis of Unit Price Code
O ID 2-2
PO106 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO107 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO108 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO109 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO110 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO111 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PID Loop Repeat: 1,000
PID Product/Item Description
Optional Max: 1
PID01 Item Description Type
M ID 1-1
PID05 Description
C AN 1-80
REF Reference Identification
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF03 Description
C AN 1-80
SCH Loop Repeat: 200
SCH Line Item Schedule
Optional Max: 1
SCH01 Quantity
M R 1-15
SCH02 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
SCH05 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
SCH06 Date
M DT 8-8
REF Reference Identification
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF03 Description
C AN 1-80
CTT Loop Repeat: 1
CTT Transaction Totals
Optional Max: 1
CTT01 Number of Line Items
M N0 1-6
SE Transaction Set Trailer
Mandatory Max: 1
SE01 Number of Included Segments
M N0 1-10
SE02 Transaction Set Control Number
M AN 4-9
How It Works

Automating Border States EDI 850

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 850 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync automatically syncs incoming Border States 850 Purchase Orders directly to your ERP or database. New orders appear in your system within seconds — no manual data entry, no CSV imports. Field mappings are configured once and every future PO flows through automatically.

Border States EDI 850 FAQ

Common questions about 850 Purchase Order transactions with Border States.

How long does it take to set up Border States EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Border States EDI transactions within 3–5 business days. Stacksync's no-code setup means you don't need developers or EDI consultants — configure your field mappings through our visual interface, run a test cycle, and go live.

Do I need an existing VAN or AS2 connection to trade with Border States?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Border States's trading partner network through our certified connections. You don't need to manage a separate VAN subscription, AS2 certificates, or SFTP configurations.

How does Stacksync help with Border States compliance?

Stacksync improves compliance scores by eliminating manual processing delays. Purchase Orders sync to your system in real time, ASNs are generated automatically when you ship, and invoices are validated with three-way matching before submission. Real-time monitoring alerts you to issues before they become chargebacks.

What EDI document types does Stacksync support for Border States?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by Border States — including Purchase Orders (850), Invoices (810), ASNs (856), PO Acknowledgments (855), and more. Our platform handles the full lifecycle from order to payment automatically.

Can I connect Border States EDI to my existing ERP or WMS?

Yes. Stacksync integrates with any system that has a database or API — including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and custom-built ERPs. Data flows bidirectionally between Border States's EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when Border States updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Border States's EDI spec changes and updates our mappings proactively. When a change affects your integration, we notify you and apply updates — so you stay compliant without scrambling to decode new implementation guides.