EDI-997
Functional Acknowledgement

What is an EDI 997?

EDI 997, known as a Functional Acknowledgement,  is used to confirm the receipt of other EDI documents between trading partners. It acts as a digital “read receipt” from one EDI system to another, letting the sender know their file was successfully received by the recipient’s EDI translation software.

EDI 997 follows the X12 format defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). In the EDIFACT standard, its equivalent is called a CONTROL message.


Key Components of EDI 997

Although concise, an EDI 997 contains essential confirmation details, such as:

  • Transaction Set Code Received – Identifies which EDI document was acknowledged (e.g., 850, 810).

  • Acknowledgement Status – Indicates acceptance, acceptance with errors, or rejection.

  • Error Reporting – Lists any syntax errors with relevant error codes or reasons.



Uses of EDI 997

  • Automated Confirmation – Triggered automatically when a partner’s system receives an EDI document, such as a Purchase Order or Invoice.

  • Error Notification – Alerts the sender to syntax issues before documents are processed.

  • Audit Trail Creation – Provides a documented record of EDI communications for compliance and dispute resolution.


Benefits of EDI 997


Ensures Delivery Confirmation

Confirms that the recipient’s EDI system successfully received the document.

Improves Communication Speed

Automated acknowledgements eliminate the need for manual status checks.

 Detects Syntax Errors Early

Flags issues before the document reaches internal processing, reducing delays.

 Strengthens Compliance & Auditing

Maintains a traceable record for reconciliation and dispute resolution.

Reduces Processing Uncertainty

Removes guesswork about whether a partner received a document.

 Enhances Trading Partner Relationships

Improves trust by keeping both parties informed in real-time.

EDI 997 Integration with Odoo by Vraja Technologies

At Vraja Technologies, we make EDI 997 Functional Acknowledgements seamless inside your Odoo ERP. Our integration automatically confirms the receipt of incoming EDI documents, ensuring trading partners are informed instantly—without manual effort.

By fully automating 997 generation, we help businesses maintain accurate audit trails, detect syntax errors early, and keep supply chain communications smooth. Whether it’s acknowledging EDI 850 Purchase Orders or 810 Invoices our solution ensures every confirmation is secure, standards-compliant, and traceable.