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Starboard Cruise Services Inc. X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment

Starboard Cruise Services (via SPS Commerce)
The EDI 855 confirms receipt and acceptance of a Starboard Cruise Services Inc. Purchase Order. Suppliers must respond promptly indicating whether the order is accepted, rejected, or accepted with changes to maintain compliance standing.
23segments
7loops
5mandatory

Schema Reference

23 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 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
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
BAK09 Date
O DT 8-8
CUR Currency
Optional Max: 1
CUR01 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
CUR02 Currency Code
M ID 3-3
REF Reference Information
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF02 Reference Identification
C AN 1-50
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
ITD Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale
Optional Max: 5
ITD01 Terms Type Code
O ID 2-2
ITD04 Terms Discount Due Date
C DT 8-8
ITD06 Terms Net Due Date
O DT 8-8
ITD12 Description
O AN 1-80
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
TD5 Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Optional Max: 12
TD504 Transportation Method/Type Code
C ID 1-2
TD505 Routing
C AN 1-35
N9 Loop Repeat: 1,000
N9 Extended Reference Information
Optional Max: 1
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N902 Reference Identification
C AN 1-50
MTX Text
MTX02 Textual Data
C AN 1-4096
N1 Loop Repeat: 200
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
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
PO1 Loop Repeat: 100,000
PO1 Baseline Item Data
Optional Max: 1
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
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
PID Loop Repeat: 1,000
PID Product/Item Description
Optional Max: 1
PID01 Item Description Type
M ID 1-1
PID02 Product/Process Characteristic Code
O ID 2-3
PID05 Description
C AN 1-80
PO4 Item Physical Details
PO401 Pack
O N0 1-6
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
N9 Loop Repeat: 1,000
N9 Extended Reference Information
Optional Max: 1
N901 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
N902 Reference Identification
C AN 1-50
MTX Text
MTX02 Textual Data
C AN 1-4096
CTT Loop Repeat: 1
CTT Transaction Totals
Optional Max: 1
CTT01 Number of Line Items
M N0 1-6
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 Starboard Cruise Services Inc. 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.

Starboard Cruise Services Inc. EDI 855 FAQ

Common questions about 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment transactions with Starboard Cruise Services Inc..

How long does it take to set up Starboard Cruise Services Inc. EDI with Stacksync?

Most suppliers are fully connected and processing live Starboard Cruise Services 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 Starboard Cruise Services Inc.?

No. Stacksync handles the entire EDI transport layer. We connect directly to Starboard Cruise Services 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 Starboard Cruise Services 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 Starboard Cruise Services Inc.?

Stacksync supports all EDI document types required by Starboard Cruise Services 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 Starboard Cruise Services 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 Starboard Cruise Services Inc.'s EDI network and your system in real time.

What happens when Starboard Cruise Services Inc. updates their EDI specifications?

Stacksync monitors Starboard Cruise Services 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.

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