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EDI UPS 855
X12 Outbound

UPS X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment

X12 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgment) is the EDI transaction exchanged between UPS and its trading partners. Stacksync handles full compliance, mapping, and real-time delivery.

Segments
21
Loops
5
X12 855
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Schema reference

21 segments · 5 loops · X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment

ISA

ISA Interchange Control Header

GS

GS Functional Group Header

ST

Transaction Set Header

BAK

Beginning Segment for Purchase Order Acknowledgment

REF

Reference Identification

DTM

Date/Time Reference

TD5

Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)

Loop
N1

Name

N2

Additional Name Information

N3

Address Information

N4

Geographic Location

REF

Reference Identification

PER

Administrative Communications Contact

Loop
PO1

Baseline Item Data

LIN

Item Identification

Loop
PID

Product/Item Description

PO4

Item Physical Details

REF

Reference Identification

Loop
ACK

Line Item Acknowledgment

Loop
N9

Reference Identification

SE

Transaction Set Trailer

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UPS EDI 855 FAQ

Common questions about 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment with UPS.

What is X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment?
X12 855 (Purchase Order Acknowledgment) is the EDI transaction set used to exchange purchase order acknowledgment data. UPS requires it from trading partners.
Does UPS require 855 for trading partners?
Yes — UPS supports X12 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgment. Stacksync handles the full integration so your team can focus on operations.
How fast can I integrate UPS 855 with Stacksync?
Most companies go live with UPS 855 on Stacksync in days. Pre-built mappings, no-code setup, and real-time monitoring make EDI compliance straightforward.

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