What Grainger expects in the 997
Grainger trades on X12 4010 over AS2. Grainger's 997 follows the standard X12 layout — no partner-specific companion-guide quirks are curated for this document yet. The certified base map covers the standard requirements, and validation still runs against the 997 spec before anything transmits.
How EDISQ maps it
The certified Grainger 997 map loads when you enable the partner — fields auto-map from NetSuite, QuickBooks, Dynamics, and 33 other systems, validation runs against Grainger's spec before transmission, and the sandbox replays Grainger test scenarios until everything passes.
Common rejection reasons
Nearly all 997 rejections trace to reference data, not syntax: identifiers that don't match Grainger's cross-references, echoed fields dropped from the original PO, or timing that misses the program window. EDISQ flags each before Grainger ever sees the document.
Sample Grainger 997
A representative 997 interchange addressed to Grainger — envelope, body segments, and control totals:
1ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*ACMESUPPLY *ZZ*GRAINGER *260101*1200*U*00401*000000001*0*P*>~ 2GS*FA*ACMESUPPLY*GRAINGER*20260101*1200*1*X*004010~ 3ST*997*0001~ 4AK1*PO*1~ 5AK2*850*0001~ 6AK5*A~ 7AK9*A*1*1*1~ 8SE*6*0001~ 9GE*1*1~ 10IEA*1*000000001~
FAQ
Which 997 version does Grainger use?
X12 4010, delivered over AS2. The certified map tracks Grainger's current companion guide.
How do I test a Grainger 997?
The sandbox generates realistic Grainger 997 scenarios against your live mapping — free, unlimited, invisible to Grainger.
What does it cost?
Per document only: first 25/month free, then from $0.50, decreasing with volume. No partner or mapping fees.