Trading Partner: Ferguson
Article Link: https://help.truecommerce.com/en/articles/15705297-trading-partner-onboarding-ferguson
Implementing Ferguson as a new Trading Partner within your Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) network requires understanding the applicable EDI IDs, completing SPS Commerce compliance testing, and coordinating the appropriate transaction types before going live.
EDI IDs
Ferguson utilizes the following Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) IDs for identification purposes. These EDI IDs are made up of a Qualifier and an ID which will be sent within their Interchange Control Header, ISA segment, on your inbound transactions. This allows Transaction Manager to be able to identify the Sender and Receiver of any EDI transaction that is sent or received.
Below is a list of the most common EDI IDs typically used by Ferguson:
X12 Qualifier | EDI ID | Primary ID? |
ZZ | FERGUSONENTERPR | Yes |
ZZ | TST1FERGUSONENT | No |
ZZ | TST1FERGUSONXXX | No |
Ferguson will expect a specific EDI ID based on your business relationship with them. Selecting the wrong EDI ID will result in EDI Transactions not being sent or received.
You will need to work with Ferguson to determine the proper EDI ID to use.
Preliminary Steps
Ferguson uses a third-party company, SPS Commerce, to conduct compliance testing on their behalf. Be sure to engage with your SPS Commerce Account Representative to ensure your testing agreement has been signed and you have access to the SPS Commerce Testing & Certification portal.
The contact email is: [email protected].
Once access is granted, complete the following steps within the SPS Commerce portal:
Login: to the online portal once access is granted
Navigate: to Testing & Certification
Select: Dashboard
Select: Ferguson from the Active tab on the Dashboard to begin the testing process
Review: and acknowledge the EDI Specifications
Enter: Test setup details as follows:
Connection Method type: VAN
VAN Name: TrueCommerce
Enter: Test transaction details and test transaction item details
Portal Testing
Ferguson requires you to complete compliance testing before Go-Live. Please refer to the Next Steps section below for detailed instructions and expectations.
If you prefer, TrueCommerce can conduct and complete compliance testing on your behalf. If this is your preference, provide the following details:
URL for the SPS Commerce portal
Username for the SPS Commerce portal
Password for the SPS Commerce portal
Commonly Used Transactions
Below are the most commonly used EDI Transactions from Ferguson:
EDI Transaction |
Next Steps
Once the purchase of the Ferguson plug-in is complete, your Implementation Specialist will reach out to schedule time to complete and/or coordinate a plan for compliance testing and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system integration testing.
Review all steps in the SPS Testing & Certification portal as each step will require information to be entered before testing can proceed. If you need any assistance in completing Steps 2 and 3 within the SPS Testing & Certification portal, you can work with your assigned Implementation Specialist.
Important Information
The EDI documents listed here are provided for reference only and may not be comprehensive. For the most up-to-date and complete list of required EDI documents, refer to the SPS Test Portal.
Related Documentation
rev 06/30/26