X12
Inbound

Norfolk Southern X12 824 Application Advice

Norfolk Southern
The EDI 824 Application Advice is Norfolk Southern's mechanism for reporting errors or acceptance status on previously submitted EDI documents. It identifies specific issues so suppliers can correct and resubmit.
25segments
5loops
7mandatory

Schema Reference

25 segments · X12 824 Application Advice

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 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
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
ST03 Implementation Convention Reference
O AN 1-35
BGN Beginning Segment
Mandatory Max: 1
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
N1 Party Identification
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
N105 Entity Relationship Code
O ID 2-2
N106 Entity Identifier Code
O ID 2-3
N2 Additional Name Information
Optional Max: 2
N201 Name
M AN 1-60
N202 Name
O AN 1-60
N3 Party Location
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
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
REF Reference Information
Optional Max: 12
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF02 Reference Identification
C AN 1-50
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 1-256
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
OTI Original Transaction Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
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
REF Reference Information
Optional Max: 12
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF02 Reference Identification
C AN 1-50
REF03 Description
C AN 1-80
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 2
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
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 1-256
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
AMT Monetary Amount Information
AMT01 Amount Qualifier Code
M ID 1-3
AMT02 Monetary Amount
M R 1-18
AMT03 Credit/Debit Flag Code
O ID 1-1
QTY Quantity Information
QTY01 Quantity Qualifier
M ID 2-2
QTY02 Quantity
C R 1-15
QTY04 Free-form Information
C AN 1-30
NM1 Individual or Organizational Name
Optional Max: 9
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
TED Technical Error Description
Optional Max: 1
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
CTX Context
Optional Max: 10
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
NTE Note/Special Instruction
Optional Max: 100
NTE01 Note Reference Code
O ID 3-3
NTE02 Description
M AN 1-80
RED Related Data
Optional Max: 100
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
LM Code Source Information
Optional Max: 1
LM01 Agency Qualifier Code
M ID 2-2
LM02 Source Subqualifier
O AN 1-15
LQ Loop Repeat: 100
LQ Industry Code Identification
Mandatory Max: 1
LQ01 Code List Qualifier Code
O ID 1-3
LQ02 Industry Code
C AN 1-30
RED Related Data
Optional Max: 100
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
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 Norfolk Southern EDI 824

Stacksync validates, transforms, and delivers your 824 transactions automatically — so your team can focus on operations, not EDI compliance.

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Stacksync captures incoming 824 Application Advice documents and maps error codes and rejection reasons to the original transaction in your system — giving your team immediate visibility into what needs correction.

Norfolk Southern EDI 824 FAQ

Common questions about 824 Application Advice transactions with Norfolk Southern.

What is a Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice?

The Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice is an X12 transaction set used to exchange Application Advice data electronically between trading partners. As a inbound document, it standardizes the communication of Application Advice information between Norfolk Southern and their suppliers, carriers, or partners. Stacksync processes Norfolk Southern 824 transactions automatically, parsing the X12 segments and mapping them to the corresponding records in your ERP, WMS, or database. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and ensures your systems stay in sync with Norfolk Southern's requirements in real time.

What is a Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice?

The Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice is an X12 transaction set used to exchange Application Advice data electronically between trading partners. As a inbound document, it standardizes the communication of Application Advice information between Norfolk Southern and their suppliers, carriers, or partners. Stacksync processes Norfolk Southern 824 transactions automatically, parsing the X12 segments and mapping them to the corresponding records in your ERP, WMS, or database. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and ensures your systems stay in sync with Norfolk Southern's requirements in real time.

How does Stacksync automate Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice transactions?

Stacksync handles Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice transactions through an automated pipeline: receive the X12 document, validate the envelope and segment structure, map fields to your system's schema, and sync the data in real time. For inbound 824 transactions, Stacksync either generates the document from your system's data or processes incoming documents and routes them to the correct records. The platform includes built-in compliance validation so every Norfolk Southern 824 document meets their specific formatting requirements before transmission or after receipt.

How does Stacksync automate Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice transactions?

Stacksync handles Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice transactions through an automated pipeline: receive the X12 document, validate the envelope and segment structure, map fields to your system's schema, and sync the data in real time. For inbound 824 transactions, Stacksync either generates the document from your system's data or processes incoming documents and routes them to the correct records. The platform includes built-in compliance validation so every Norfolk Southern 824 document meets their specific formatting requirements before transmission or after receipt.

What are common Norfolk Southern EDI 824 errors and how do I fix them?

Common errors in Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice transactions include missing mandatory segments, invalid qualifier codes, incorrect date or time formats, and data values exceeding maximum field lengths. Reference number mismatches between related documents (e.g., PO numbers that don't match) also cause rejections. Stacksync validates Norfolk Southern 824 documents against known requirements before transmission and after receipt, catching errors proactively. When issues occur, the platform provides human-readable error descriptions with the specific segment and element that failed, rather than raw X12 error codes.

What are common Norfolk Southern EDI 824 errors and how do I fix them?

Common errors in Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice transactions include missing mandatory segments, invalid qualifier codes, incorrect date or time formats, and data values exceeding maximum field lengths. Reference number mismatches between related documents (e.g., PO numbers that don't match) also cause rejections. Stacksync validates Norfolk Southern 824 documents against known requirements before transmission and after receipt, catching errors proactively. When issues occur, the platform provides human-readable error descriptions with the specific segment and element that failed, rather than raw X12 error codes.

How long does it take to set up Norfolk Southern EDI 824 with Stacksync?

Most Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice integrations with Stacksync go live within 3 to 5 business days. The setup involves authenticating your EDI connection (AS2, SFTP, or VAN), configuring field mappings between Norfolk Southern's 824 format and your system, running test transactions, and completing Norfolk Southern's certification process if required. Stacksync includes pre-built mappings for Norfolk Southern's most common 824 configurations, which accelerates the setup. Your team can monitor the integration from a single dashboard without managing EDI infrastructure directly.

How long does it take to set up Norfolk Southern EDI 824 with Stacksync?

Most Norfolk Southern EDI 824 Application Advice integrations with Stacksync go live within 3 to 5 business days. The setup involves authenticating your EDI connection (AS2, SFTP, or VAN), configuring field mappings between Norfolk Southern's 824 format and your system, running test transactions, and completing Norfolk Southern's certification process if required. Stacksync includes pre-built mappings for Norfolk Southern's most common 824 configurations, which accelerates the setup. Your team can monitor the integration from a single dashboard without managing EDI infrastructure directly.

Can I customize Norfolk Southern EDI 824 field mappings in Stacksync?

Yes. Stacksync provides a visual field mapping tool that lets you define exactly how Norfolk Southern EDI 824 segments and elements map to your system's fields. You can set data transformations (date format conversion, code translation tables), conditional routing rules, and default values for optional fields. The mappings are version-controlled, so changes can be reviewed and rolled back if needed. If Norfolk Southern updates their 824 specification, Stacksync highlights the affected mappings and suggests adjustments, ensuring your integration stays compliant without a full reconfiguration.

Can I customize Norfolk Southern EDI 824 field mappings in Stacksync?

Yes. Stacksync provides a visual field mapping tool that lets you define exactly how Norfolk Southern EDI 824 segments and elements map to your system's fields. You can set data transformations (date format conversion, code translation tables), conditional routing rules, and default values for optional fields. The mappings are version-controlled, so changes can be reviewed and rolled back if needed. If Norfolk Southern updates their 824 specification, Stacksync highlights the affected mappings and suggests adjustments, ensuring your integration stays compliant without a full reconfiguration.

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