1. Data Interface for Electronic Data Interchange Implementation Guide
  2. Understanding EDI Interfaces

Understanding EDI Interfaces

You must customize the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Data Interface for Electronic Data Interchange system, including customizing information for each trading partner and each system, to fit your needs.

Examples of such changes include:

  • In the Customer Master program (P03013), defining how specific trading partners are billed based on the type and amount of business that you conduct with them.

  • In the Item Cross Reference program (P4104), defining relationships between the company's item numbers and each trading partner's item numbers.

    You can also set up substitute or replacement items that can be ordered for customers if the ordered item is out of stock. If you are ordering items from a supplier, you can set up replacement items for items that the supplier does not have in stock.

Also, you must customize how you maintain EDI data. Examples of customizing EDI data include:

  • Defining and reviewing the codes that describe EDI documents that you send and receive.

  • Defining and reviewing the actions that the system performs when you send and receive EDI documents.

    For example, if you receive a transaction, the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Data Interface for Electronic Data Interchange system uses a transaction-set purpose code, such as deletion or inquiry, to determine which action to perform on the transaction.

  • Defining the acceptable ranges for information, such as for quantities, unit costs, and extended amounts, in EDI documents.