What UNFI expects in the 850
UNFI trades on X12 4010 over AS2. Beyond the base standard, watch these:
How EDISQ maps it
The certified UNFI 850 map loads when you enable the partner — fields auto-map from NetSuite, QuickBooks, Dynamics, and 33 other systems, validation runs against UNFI's spec before transmission, and the sandbox replays UNFI test scenarios until everything passes.
Common rejection reasons
Nearly all 850 rejections trace to reference data, not syntax: identifiers that don't match UNFI's cross-references, echoed fields dropped from the original PO, or timing that misses the program window. EDISQ flags each before UNFI ever sees the document.
Sample UNFI 850
A representative 850 interchange addressed to UNFI — envelope, body segments, and control totals:
1ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*ACMESUPPLY *ZZ*UNFI *260101*1200*U*00401*000000001*0*P*>~ 2GS*PO*ACMESUPPLY*UNFI*20260101*1200*1*X*004010~ 3ST*850*0001~ 4BEG*00*SA*PO12345**20260101~ 5REF*DP*056~ 6DTM*002*20260110~ 7N1*ST*UNFI DC 5093*92*5093~ 8PO1*1*24*EA*9.75**UP*012345678905~ 9PID*F****ACME WIDGET 24CT~ 10PO1*2*12*EA*14.50**UP*012345678912~ 11PID*F****ACME GADGET 12CT~ 12CTT*2~ 13SE*11*0001~ 14GE*1*1~ 15IEA*1*000000001~
FAQ
Which 850 version does UNFI use?
X12 4010, delivered over AS2. The certified map tracks UNFI's current companion guide.
How do I test a UNFI 850?
The sandbox generates realistic UNFI 850 scenarios against your live mapping — free, unlimited, invisible to UNFI.
What does it cost?
Per document only: first 25/month free, then from $0.50, decreasing with volume. No partner or mapping fees.