Product(s): Transaction Manager, Foundry platform
What is the initiative?
Beginning June 30, 2024, AAFES will require their vendors to send the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (EDI 855) in response to ALL Purchase Orders received. If your organization needs to make adjustments to the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855) after it is sent, a new Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855) needs to be sent to reflect these changes within three days of sending the initial transaction.
Is Testing required?
Testing is NOT required. Check out the details below regarding the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855). If you have never sent this transaction before or if you have any questions, contact TrueCommerce.
However, if your organization needs to adjust or cancel items on your AAFES Purchase Order (EDI 850) after receipt, you must send an Outbound Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855) transaction to reflect these changes.
Prior to sending these transactions, make sure they are in Production mode. Check out this article for steps on how to do this.
What is the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855)?
The Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855) is sent to a buyer to acknowledge that a Purchase Order was received. The detail in the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855) will communicate to the buyer what has shipped or will ship from the vendor as prearranged in their partnership.
How is the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855) created?
This transaction can be created by Turnaround or imported from your business system if the integration is owned. For an in-depth overview of the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855), check out Lesson 12 in the X12 EDI Course of TrueCommerce University.
Which option do I select when I create the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855)?
You will want to start with: Purchase Order Acknowledgment No Detail (ver. 005010).
Is it possible to automate the Purchase Order Acknowledgement (855)?
It sure is! Check out this article for more information.
What if I want to purchase an integration for this transaction?
Never fear! Your TrueCommerce Account Management team can assist. Click Account Management -> Account Overview in the Foundry primary navigation menu for contact information.
If you are already integrated, click here for steps on How to Import a Transaction. If you do not currently import, contact your TrueCommerce Account Manager for assistance.
To view a document of example EDI 855s that will cover all scenarios, click here.
Additional Resources
rev. 9/24/24