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Dow Inc. X12 850 Purchase Order

Dow
The EDI 850 Purchase Order is Dow Inc.'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 Dow Inc.'s compliance requirements.
16segments
5loops
6mandatory

Schema Reference

16 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
BEG07 Acknowledgment Type
O ID 2-2
PAM Period Amount
Optional Max: 10
PAM01 Quantity Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PAM02 Quantity
C R 1-15
PAM06 Unit of Time Period or Interval
C ID 2-2
PAM07 Date/Time Qualifier
C ID 3-3
PAM08 Date
C DT 8-8
PAM10 Date/Time Qualifier
C ID 3-3
PAM11 Date
C DT 8-8
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 10
DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
DTM02 Date
C DT 8-8
DTM03 Time
C TM 4-8
LIN Item Identification
Optional Max: 5
LIN01 Assigned Identification
O AN 1-20
LIN02 Product/Service ID Qualifier
M ID 2-2
LIN03 Product/Service ID
M AN 1-48
MEA Measurements
Optional Max: 40
MEA02 Measurement Qualifier
O ID 1-3
MEA03 Measurement Value
C R 1-20
N1 Loop Repeat: 200
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
N103 Identification Code Qualifier
C ID 1-2
N104 Identification Code
C AN 2-80
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
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
REF Reference Identification
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF02 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
N9 Loop Repeat: 1,000
N9 Reference Identification
Optional Max: 1
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N902 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
SLN Loop Repeat: 1,000
SLN Subline Item Detail
Optional Max: 1
SLN01 Assigned Identification
M AN 1-20
SLN03 Relationship Code
M ID 1-1
SLN04 Quantity
C R 1-15
SLN09 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
SLN10 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
SLN11 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
SLN12 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
LM Loop
LM Code Source Information
Optional Max: 1
LM01 Agency Qualifier Code
M ID 2-2
LQ Industry Code
LQ01 Code List Qualifier Code
O ID 1-3
LQ02 Industry Code
C AN 1-30
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 Dow Inc. 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 Dow Inc. 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.

Dow Inc. EDI 850 FAQ

Common questions about 850 Purchase Order transactions with Dow Inc..

How long does it take to set up Dow Inc. EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Dow Inc. 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 Dow Inc.?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Dow Inc.'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 Dow Inc. 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 Dow Inc.?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by Dow Inc. — 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 Dow Inc. 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 Dow Inc.'s EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when Dow Inc. updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Dow Inc.'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.