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The X12 997 Functional Acknowledgment: What It Confirms (and What It Doesn't)

A clear breakdown of what a 997 actually validates, how to read its AK segments, and why it's not the same thing as business-level order confirmation.

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Tom Reilly2026-08-05

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Functional Acknowledgment

The X12 997 confirms that an interchange was received and whether it passed structural (syntax) validation — it does not confirm business acceptance of the content.

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Advance Ship Notice

The X12 856 (ASN) tells the buyer exactly what was shipped, how it was packed (pallet/case/item hierarchy), and when it will arrive — before the truck reaches the dock.

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