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PFG Customized Distribution X12 850 Purchase Order

PFG Customized Distribution (via SPS Commerce)

The EDI 850 Purchase Order is PFG Customized Distribution'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 PFG Customized Distribution's compliance requirements.

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Schema Reference

23 segments · X12 850 Purchase Order

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

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

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

FOB01 Shipment Method of Payment

M ID 2-2

FOB02 Location Qualifier

C ID 1-2

FOB03 Description

O AN 1-80

ITD01 Terms Type Code

O ID 2-2

ITD02 Terms Basis Date Code

O ID 1-2

ITD03 Terms Discount Percent

O R 1-6

ITD05 Terms Discount Days Due

C N0 1-3

ITD07 Terms Net Days

O N0 1-3

ITD08 Terms Discount Amount

O N2 1-10

ITD12 Description

O AN 1-80

DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier

M ID 3-3

DTM02 Date

C DT 8-8

TD502 Identification Code Qualifier

C ID 1-2

TD503 Identification Code

C AN 2-80

TD504 Transportation Method/Type Code

C ID 1-2

TD505 Routing

C AN 1-35

N9 Loop Repeat: 1,000

N901 Reference Identification Qualifier

M ID 2-3

N902 Reference Identification

C AN 1-50

MTX02 Textual Data

C AN 1-4096

N1 Loop Repeat: 200

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

N201 Name

M 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

PO1 Loop Repeat: 100,000

PO101 Assigned Identification

O AN 1-20

PO102 Quantity

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

PID Loop Repeat: 1,000

PID01 Item Description Type

M ID 1-1

PID02 Product/Process Characteristic Code

O ID 2-3

PID05 Description

C AN 1-80

PO401 Pack

O N0 1-6

PO406 Gross Weight per Pack

C R 1-9

PO407 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

C ID 2-2

PO408 Gross Volume per Pack

C R 1-9

PO409 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

C ID 2-2

TD101 Packaging Code

O AN 3-5

TD102 Lading Quantity

C N0 1-7

CTT Loop Repeat: 1

CTT01 Number of Line Items

M N0 1-6

CTT02 Hash Total

O R 1-10

CTT03 Weight

C R 1-10

CTT04 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

C ID 2-2

CTT05 Volume

C R 1-8

CTT06 Unit or Basis for Measurement Code

C ID 2-2

AMT01 Amount Qualifier Code

M ID 1-3

AMT02 Monetary Amount

M R 1-18

SE01 Number of Included Segments

M N0 1-10

SE02 Transaction Set Control Number

M AN 4-9

How It Works

Automating PFG Customized Distribution 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 PFG Customized Distribution 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.

PFG Customized Distribution EDI 850 FAQ

Common questions about 850 Purchase Order transactions with PFG Customized Distribution.

What information does PFG Customized Distribution include in an EDI 850 Purchase Order?

PFG Customized Distribution EDI 850 Purchase Orders contain item-level detail including UPCs or GTINs, ordered quantities, unit pricing, ship-to addresses, and requested delivery dates. Key segments like BEG (beginning of the PO), PO1 (line items), N1 (party identification), and CTT (transaction totals) structure the document. PFG Customized Distribution sends 850s electronically through their EDI network, and each PO must be acknowledged with an 855 to confirm receipt. Stacksync parses these fields and maps them directly to your ERP or database so orders appear automatically without manual data entry or CSV imports.

How quickly does Stacksync process PFG Customized Distribution EDI 850 Purchase Orders?

Stacksync processes incoming PFG Customized Distribution 850 Purchase Orders in real time, typically within seconds of receipt. The platform validates the X12 envelope, parses all segments, maps fields to your system's schema, and inserts the order record automatically. Unlike batch-processing EDI providers that run on scheduled intervals, Stacksync's event-driven architecture means your team sees new PFG Customized Distribution POs immediately. This speed is critical for meeting PFG Customized Distribution's tight fulfillment windows and maintaining high on-time in-full compliance scores.

What are common reasons a PFG Customized Distribution EDI 850 Purchase Order gets rejected?

The most frequent rejection causes for PFG Customized Distribution 850s include invalid UPC or GTIN codes, incorrect ship-to location identifiers, quantities that don't match PFG Customized Distribution's rounding requirements, and missing mandatory segments. Formatting issues like incorrect date formats in the DTM segment or invalid N1 qualifier codes also trigger rejections. Stacksync validates every incoming PFG Customized Distribution 850 against known compliance requirements before syncing to your system, flagging anomalies immediately rather than silently dropping the transaction.

Do I need to send an EDI 855 after receiving a PFG Customized Distribution 850 Purchase Order?

PFG Customized Distribution typically requires an EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment for every 850 received. The 855 confirms that you received the PO and indicates whether you can fulfill it as ordered, need to modify quantities, or must reject specific line items. Most PFG Customized Distribution compliance programs expect the 855 within 24 to 48 hours of PO receipt. Stacksync can generate and send 855 acknowledgments automatically based on your acceptance rules, ensuring you never miss a compliance deadline. A 997 Functional Acknowledgment may also be required as a separate technical receipt.

How does Stacksync map PFG Customized Distribution EDI 850 fields to my ERP system?

Stacksync uses a visual field mapping interface to connect PFG Customized Distribution 850 segments — such as BEG for PO header data, PO1 for line items, and N1 for party identification — to the corresponding fields in your ERP, WMS, or database. You configure the mapping once, and Stacksync applies it to every subsequent PFG Customized Distribution 850 automatically. The platform handles data type conversions, conditional logic for optional fields, and PFG Customized Distribution-specific formatting requirements. If PFG Customized Distribution changes their 850 specification, Stacksync alerts you and suggests mapping updates.

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