Benefits of using an EDI 864 Text Message
Rather than using email, phone calls or other manual methods, the EDI Text Message provides a consistent method for communicating business errors without maintaining individual’s contact information. Which differs from the 824 Application Advice (link to EDI 824 page) which is designed for machine processing.
The key data elements included in an EDI 864 Text Message
The EDI 864 (or x12 Text Message) is a free-form text message and can be used in a variety of ways. Common uses include the communication of errors such as:
Common Issues with EDI 864 Text Message
The EDI 864 Text Message can be difficult for the receiving party to integrate and automate because it is a free-form text message designed for a human reader. The EDI 824 Application Advice is easier to automate because it is in a machine-readable format.
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