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Kendall Electric X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment

Kendall Electric
The EDI 855 confirms receipt and acceptance of a Kendall Electric Purchase Order. Suppliers must respond promptly indicating whether the order is accepted, rejected, or accepted with changes to maintain compliance standing.
14segments
5loops
5mandatory

Schema Reference

14 segments · X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment

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
BAK Beginning Segment for Purchase Order Acknowledgment
Mandatory Max: 1
BAK01 Transaction Set Purpose Code
M ID 2-2
BAK02 Acknowledgment Type
M ID 2-2
BAK03 Purchase Order Number
M AN 1-22
BAK04 Date
M DT 8-8
BAK05 Release Number
O AN 1-30
BAK09 Date
O DT 8-8
TD5 Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Optional Max: 12
TD505 Routing
C AN 1-35
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
Optional Max: 1
N401 City Name
O AN 2-30
N402 State or Province Code
O ID 2-2
N403 Postal Code
O ID 3-15
PO1 Loop Repeat: 100,000
PO1 Baseline Item Data
Optional 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
PO112 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO113 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO114 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO115 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO116 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO117 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO118 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO119 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO120 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO121 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO122 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO123 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO124 Product/Service ID Qualifier
C ID 2-2
PO125 Product/Service ID
C AN 1-48
PO3 Additional Item Detail
Optional Max: 25
PO304 Unit Price
O R 1-17
PO305 Basis of Unit Price Code
C ID 2-2
PO306 Quantity
M R 1-15
PO307 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
M ID 2-2
PID Loop Repeat: 1,000
PID Product/Item Description
Optional Max: 1
PID05 Description
C AN 1-80
ACK Loop Repeat: 104
ACK Line Item Acknowledgment
Optional Max: 1
ACK01 Line Item Status Code
M ID 2-2
ACK02 Quantity
C R 1-15
ACK03 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
C ID 2-2
ACK04 Date/Time Qualifier
O ID 3-3
ACK05 Date
C DT 8-8
CTT Loop Repeat: 1
CTT Transaction Totals
Optional Max: 1
CTT01 Number of Line Items
M N0 1-6
CTT02 Hash Total
O R 1-10
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 Kendall Electric EDI 855

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 855 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync generates and sends 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgments automatically when your system confirms an order. Accept, reject, or modify line items through your ERP — Stacksync handles the EDI formatting and transmission.

Kendall Electric EDI 855 FAQ

Common questions about 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment transactions with Kendall Electric.

How long does it take to set up Kendall Electric EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Kendall Electric 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 Kendall Electric?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Kendall Electric'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 Kendall Electric 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 Kendall Electric?

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

What happens when Kendall Electric updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Kendall Electric'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.

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