Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice

Schema Reference

25 segments · X12 824 Application Advice

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 Repetition Separator M MIN 1 MAX 1 ID: I65 Type is not applicable; the repetition separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate repeated occurrences of a simple data element or a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator, component element separator, and the segment terminator 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 Interchange Usage Indicator

M ID 1-1

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

ST01 Transaction Set Identifier Code

M ID 3-3

ST02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

ST03 Implementation Convention Reference

O AN 1-35

BGN01 Transaction Set Purpose Code

M ID 2-2

BGN02 Reference Identification

M AN 1-50

BGN03 Date

M DT 8-8

BGN04 Time

C TM 4-8

BGN05 Time Code

O ID 2-2

BGN06 Reference Identification

O AN 1-50

BGN07 Transaction Type Code

O ID 2-2

BGN08 Action Code

O ID 1-2

BGN09 Security Level Code

O ID 2-2

N1 Loop

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

N105 Entity Relationship Code

O ID 2-2

N106 Entity Identifier Code

O ID 2-3

N201 Name

M AN 1-60

N202 Name

O AN 1-60

N301 Address Information

M AN 1-55

N302 Address Information

O AN 1-55

N401 City Name

O AN 2-30

N402 State or Province Code

C ID 2-2

N403 Postal Code

O ID 3-15

N404 Country Code

C ID 2-3

N405 Location Qualifier

C ID 1-2

N406 Location Identifier

O AN 1-30

N407 Country Subdivision Code

C ID 1-3

REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

REF02 Reference Identification

C AN 1-50

REF03 Description

C AN 1-80

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 1-256

PER05 Communication Number Qualifier

C ID 2-2

PER06 Communication Number

C AN 1-256

PER07 Communication Number Qualifier

C ID 2-2

PER08 Communication Number

C AN 1-256

PER09 Contact Inquiry Reference

O AN 1-20

OTI Loop Repeat: 100

OTI01 Application Acknowledgment Code

M ID 1-2

OTI02 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

OTI03 Reference Identification

M AN 1-50

OTI04 Application Sender's Code

O AN 2-15

OTI05 Application Receiver's Code

O AN 2-15

OTI06 Date

O DT 8-8

OTI07 Time

O TM 4-8

OTI08 Group Control Number

C N0 1-9

OTI09 Transaction Set Control Number

O AN 4-9

OTI10 Transaction Set Identifier Code

O ID 3-3

OTI11 Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code

O AN 1-12

OTI12 Transaction Set Purpose Code

O ID 2-2

OTI13 Transaction Type Code

O ID 2-2

OTI14 Application Type

O ID 2-2

OTI15 Action Code

O ID 1-2

OTI16 Transaction Handling Code

O ID 1-2

OTI17 Status Reason Code

O ID 3-3

REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

REF02 Reference Identification

C AN 1-50

REF03 Description

C AN 1-80

DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier

M ID 3-3

DTM02 Date

C DT 8-8

DTM03 Time

C TM 4-8

DTM04 Time Code

O ID 2-2

DTM05 Date Time Period Format Qualifier

C ID 2-3

DTM06 Date Time Period

C AN 1-35

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 1-256

PER05 Communication Number Qualifier

C ID 2-2

PER06 Communication Number

C AN 1-256

PER07 Communication Number Qualifier

C ID 2-2

PER08 Communication Number

C AN 1-256

PER09 Contact Inquiry Reference

O AN 1-20

AMT01 Amount Qualifier Code

M ID 1-3

AMT02 Monetary Amount

M R 1-18

AMT03 Credit/Debit Flag Code

O ID 1-1

QTY01 Quantity Qualifier

M ID 2-2

QTY02 Quantity

C R 1-15

QTY04 Free-form Information

C AN 1-30

NM101 Entity Identifier Code

M ID 2-3

NM102 Entity Type Qualifier

M ID 1-1

NM103 Name Last or Organization Name

C AN 1-60

NM104 Name First

O AN 1-35

NM105 Name Middle

O AN 1-25

NM106 Name Prefix

O AN 1-10

NM107 Name Suffix

O AN 1-10

NM108 Identification Code Qualifier

C ID 1-2

NM109 Identification Code

C AN 2-80

NM110 Entity Relationship Code

C ID 2-2

NM111 Entity Identifier Code

O ID 2-3

NM112 Name Last or Organization Name

O AN 1-60

TED Loop

TED01 Application Error Condition Code

M ID 1-3

TED02 Free-form Message

O AN 1-60

TED03 Segment ID Code

O ID 2-3

TED04 Segment Position in Transaction Set

O N0 1-10

TED07 Copy of Bad Data Element

O AN 1-99

TED08 Data Element New Content

O AN 1-99

CTX02 Segment ID Code

O ID 2-3

CTX03 Segment Position in Transaction Set

O N0 1-10

CTX04 Loop Identifier Code

O AN 1-4

NTE01 Note Reference Code

O ID 3-3

NTE02 Description

M AN 1-80

RED01 Description

M AN 1-80

RED02 Related Data Identification Code

C ID 2-3

RED03 Agency Qualifier Code

C ID 2-2

RED04 Source Subqualifier

O AN 1-15

RED05 Code List Qualifier Code

C ID 1-3

RED06 Industry Code

C AN 1-30

LM Loop Repeat: 100

LM01 Agency Qualifier Code

M ID 2-2

LM02 Source Subqualifier

O AN 1-15

LQ Loop Repeat: 100

LQ01 Code List Qualifier Code

O ID 1-3

LQ02 Industry Code

C AN 1-30

RED01 Description

M AN 1-80

RED02 Related Data Identification Code

C ID 2-3

RED03 Agency Qualifier Code

C ID 2-2

RED04 Source Subqualifier

O AN 1-15

RED05 Code List Qualifier Code

C ID 1-3

RED06 Industry Code

C AN 1-30

SE01 Number of Included Segments

M N0 1-10

SE02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

Norfolk Southern EDI 824 FAQ

Common questions about 824 Application Advice transactions with Norfolk Southern.

How long does it take to set up Norfolk Southern EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Norfolk Southern 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 Norfolk Southern?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Norfolk Southern'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 Norfolk Southern 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 Norfolk Southern?

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

What happens when Norfolk Southern updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Norfolk Southern'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.