Mapping outbound EDI data

If you intend to map outbound EDI data, you need type trees, specifications, and test data.

What is needed specifically, is listed here:

  • A type tree for your input data, typically, the definitions of application data that you want to transform to EDI.
  • An EDI type tree for your output data.
  • A type tree for partner EDI information, in particular, to keep control numbers coordinated.
  • The specifications describe what input information you want to send to one or more of your trading partners.
  • Some application test data to test your map.