What the 869 is
The EDI 869 — the X12 Order Status Inquiry — is partner asks where an order stands. It travels inbound for most trading programs.
When it's sent
The 869 travels outside the core 850 → 855 → 856 → 810 chain — it supports the programs that surround it.
Key segments
The 869 follows the standard X12 segment layout for its functional group. Partner companion guides add the specifics — EDISQ's certified maps carry those rules per partner, so you never read the implementation guide yourself.
Sample 869
A representative 869 interchange — fixed-width ISA envelope, functional group, and control totals:
1ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*ACMESUPPLY *ZZ*RETAILPARTNER *260101*1200*U*00401*000000001*0*P*>~ 2GS*RS*ACMESUPPLY*RETAILPARTNER*20260101*1200*1*X*004010~ 3ST*869*0001~ 4REF*ZZ*SAMPLE 869 DOCUMENT~ 5DTM*097*20260101~ 6SE*4*0001~ 7GE*1*1~ 8IEA*1*000000001~
Partners that require it
Trading partners in the EDISQ catalog that trade the 869:
FAQ
What is an EDI 869?
The EDI 869 is the X12 Order Status Inquiry. Partner asks where an order stands.
Who sends the 869?
Your trading partner sends the 869 to you. EDISQ receives it, validates it, and delivers it straight into your ERP.
How do I automate the 869?
Enable your trading partner in EDISQ, connect your ERP, and the certified map handles the 869 end to end — first 25 documents each month free.