What is Sage 100 ERP EDI and how does it work?

Question:  Mike, we own Sage 100 ERP (formerly Sage MAS90). We are a manufacturing company and are required to use EDI to do business with many of our trading partners and customers. What is EDI and how does it work?

Answer: EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange. For our Sage 100 ERP customers we recommend MAPADOC by SWK Technologies, Inc. 

This solution will: Dramatically cut data entry time and costs by eliminating duplicate entries

1) Improve communication with vendors and customers

2) Integrate seamlessly with Sage 100 ERP®

3) Reduce mapping by using a unique mapping wizard where end-users can quickly and easily create their own maps for integrated documents. 

When trading partners institute new rules, you will be ready. MAPADOC provides a user-friendly way to map to and from Sage 100 ERP fields, preset variables and user-defined (UDFs). You can assign values and perform pre-processing and post-processing data format conversions. Available cross-references include item, ship-to, ship-via, general, and UPC code.

The EDI Solution will also provide: 

• Inbound Purchase Order (850) Creation
• Outbound Invoice (810) Creation 
• Outbound Advance Ship Notice (856) Creation 
• Many other forms as well that will enhance the power of the electronic data
• Interchange (EDI) system.

Written by Mike Renner, Partner WAC Consulting, Owner at Computer Accounting Services

Mike is an expert on Sage 100 ERP with over 25 years in the accounting software industry. Mike is also a Sage Certified Trainer and a recognized leader in the design, implementation and support of ERP systems, including Sage.