What the 870 is
The EDI 870 — the X12 Order Status Report — is your status answer — in jeopardy, on track, shipped. It travels outbound for most trading programs.
When it's sent
The 870 travels outside the core 850 → 855 → 856 → 810 chain — it supports the programs that surround it.
Key segments
The 870 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 870
A representative 870 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*870*0001~ 4REF*ZZ*SAMPLE 870 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 870:
FAQ
What is an EDI 870?
The EDI 870 is the X12 Order Status Report. Your status answer — in jeopardy, on track, shipped.
Who sends the 870?
You send the 870 to your trading partner. EDISQ maps it from your ERP, validates it against the partner's spec, and transmits it.
How do I automate the 870?
Enable your trading partner in EDISQ, connect your ERP, and the certified map handles the 870 end to end — first 25 documents each month free.