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Zulily X12 850 Purchase Order

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The EDI 850 Purchase Order is Zulily'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 Zulily's compliance requirements.
17segments
3loops
6mandatory

Schema Reference

17 segments · X12 850 Purchase Order

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 Interchange Control Standards Identifier
M ID 1-1
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 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
BEG Beginning Segment for Purchase Order
Mandatory Max: 1
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
BEG08 Invoice Type Code
O ID 3-3
CUR Currency
Optional Max: 1
CUR01 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
CUR02 Currency Code
M ID 3-3
REF Reference Identification
REF01 Reference Identification Qualifier
M ID 2-3
REF02 Reference Identification
C AN 1-30
FOB F.O.B. Related Instructions
FOB01 Shipment Method of Payment
M ID 2-2
CSH Sales Requirements
Optional Max: 5
CSH01 Sales Requirement Code
O ID 1-2
DTM Date/Time Reference
Optional Max: 10
DTM01 Date/Time Qualifier
M ID 3-3
DTM02 Date
C DT 8-8
N1 Loop Repeat: 200
N1 Name
Optional Max: 1
N101 Entity Identifier Code
M ID 2-3
N102 Name
C AN 1-60
N3 Address Information
Optional Max: 2
N301 Address Information
M AN 1-55
N302 Address Information
O AN 1-55
N4 Geographic Location
N401 City Name
O AN 2-30
N402 State or Province Code
O ID 2-2
N403 Postal Code
O ID 3-15
N404 Country Code
O ID 2-3
PER Administrative Communications Contact
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 1-80
PO1 Loop Repeat: 100,000
PO1 Baseline Item Data
Mandatory Max: 1
PO101 Assigned Identification
O AN 1-20
PO102 Quantity Ordered
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
MSG Message Text
MSG01 Free-Form Message Text
M AN 1-264
MSG02 Printer Carriage Control Code
C ID 2-2
MSG03 Number
O N0 1-9
CTT Loop Repeat: 1
CTT Transaction Totals
Optional Max: 1
CTT01 Number of Line Items
M N0 1-6
CTT02 Hash Total
O R 1-10
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 Zulily 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 Zulily 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.

Zulily EDI 850 FAQ

Common questions about 850 Purchase Order transactions with Zulily.

What information does Zulily include in an EDI 850 Purchase Order?

Zulily 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. Zulily 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 Zulily EDI 850 Purchase Orders?

Stacksync processes incoming Zulily 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 Zulily POs immediately. This speed is critical for meeting Zulily's tight fulfillment windows and maintaining high on-time in-full compliance scores.

What are common reasons a Zulily EDI 850 Purchase Order gets rejected?

The most frequent rejection causes for Zulily 850s include invalid UPC or GTIN codes, incorrect ship-to location identifiers, quantities that don't match Zulily'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 Zulily 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 Zulily 850 Purchase Order?

Zulily 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 Zulily 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 Zulily EDI 850 fields to my ERP system?

Stacksync uses a visual field mapping interface to connect Zulily 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 Zulily 850 automatically. The platform handles data type conversions, conditional logic for optional fields, and Zulily-specific formatting requirements. If Zulily changes their 850 specification, Stacksync alerts you and suggests mapping updates.

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