850 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set (PO) in EDI?
The purpose of the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set is to facilitate the ordering of goods and services, providing detailed information such as order items, quantities, pricing, shipping details, discounts, and total amounts.
What are the different levels of information contained within the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set?
The 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set contains information at the header level, details level, and summary level, providing comprehensive data for processing purchase orders.
Can you describe the significance of the BEG segment in the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set?
The BEG segment, which includes the purchase order number and date, serves as the header information for the purchase order, providing essential details for identification and tracking.
What type of data is typically included in the PO1 segment of the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set?
The PO1 segment contains baseline item data such as item number, quantity, price, and amount, providing detailed information about individual items ordered in the purchase order.
How does the CTT segment contribute to the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set, and what information does it provide?
The CTT segment indicates the total number of items included in the purchase order, providing a summary of the quantity of items ordered.
What role do segments such as DTM, PER, TAX, DIS, and CUR play in the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set?
DTM: Provides date and time information. PER: Contains administrative contact information. TAX: Includes tax-related details. DIS: Indicates discounts applied. CUR: Specifies currency information for pricing.
How do segments like N1, N2, N3, and N4 contribute to the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set, and what type of information do they represent?
N1: Provides name information. N2: Includes additional name details. N3: Specifies address information. N4: Indicates geographic location details.
What type of information is typically included in segments TD1 through TD5 of the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set?
Segments TD1 through TD5 contain carrier details, providing information about transportation and shipping arrangements for the ordered items.
What is the primary function of the PID segment within the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set?
The PID segment provides additional product or item identification information, such as product descriptions or characteristics, enhancing the details provided for each item in the purchase order.
What role does the REF segment play in the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set, and what type of information does it typically contain?
The REF segment provides reference information related to the purchase order, such as order or contract numbers, facilitating cross-referencing and identification of specific orders or agreements.
Can you explain the significance of the AMT segment within the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set?
The AMT segment specifies monetary amounts, such as the total price or subtotal, associated with the purchase order, providing financial details crucial for order processing and accounting purposes.
How does the inclusion of shipping and carrier details in segments TD1 through TD5 enhance the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set?
The segments TD1 through TD5 provide comprehensive shipping and carrier details, such as transportation method, shipping terms, and carrier information, facilitating logistics and ensuring smooth delivery of ordered items.
What information is typically provided in the summary level of the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set, and why is it important?
The summary level of the 850 Purchase Order Transaction Set provides aggregated information or totals for key elements such as quantities or amounts, offering a quick overview of the entire purchase order and aiding in decision-making and analysis.
