X12 transaction code
X12 843 Response To Request For Quotation
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- Standard
- X12
- Code
- 843
- Trading partners
- 1
Specification summary
X12 843 Response To Request For Quotation at the element level
The X12 843 specification defines 11 segments carrying 40 data elements, 32 of which are mandatory.
- Segments
- 11
- Data elements
- 40
- Mandatory elements
- 32
| Segment | Elements | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| BQR | 3 | 3 |
| PID | 2 | 1 |
| CTT | 1 | 1 |
- Transaction Set Purpose Code
- Request for Quote Reference Number
- Date
- Item Description Type
- Number of Line Items
Usage breakdown
Who trades X12 843 Response To Request For Quotation
843 is used most heavily in building & hardware.
The 843 returns a seller's quotation in response to a buyer's request for quotation, carrying price, delivery schedule, and other terms for the requested goods or services. Trading partners require it to close the RFQ cycle electronically, so quotes can be compared across suppliers and converted into purchase orders without rekeying. Sent by the supplier (seller) to the buyer, in response to an EDI 840 Request for Quotation. A supplier's sales or quoting team prices a buyer's EDI 840 request for quotation and releases the completed quote.
By industry
- building & hardware 1 channel
FAQ
X12 843 questions
What is X12 843 Response To Request For Quotation?
X12 843 (Response To Request For Quotation) is an EDI transaction set defined by ANSI ASC X12 for exchanging response to request for quotation between trading partners. It is one of over 300 X12 transaction sets used across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. 1 Stacksync trading partner supports this code across 1 channel.
Which trading partners use X12 843?
1 Stacksync partner accepts X12 843: Broan. Each partner has its own implementation guideline that Stacksync pre-validates before sending. Browse the full directory above.
How do I integrate X12 843 with my ERP?
Stacksync handles the full X12 843 integration: partner channel certification (AS2, VAN, FTP), transaction-set mapping per the trading partner's implementation guide, translation to your ERP's native data model, and real-time delivery. Typical time from kickoff to production is 3 to 10 business days for a single partner connection.
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