This acronym stands for American National Standards Institute. ANSI is the central body responsible for the identification of a single consistent set of voluntary standards called American National Standards. ANSI is also the US representative to nontreaty standards organizations.

A code that defines the layout of the ASCII file that contains the message data. This code contains information on the mapping of data elements between ERP application tables and the ASCII files. Although predefined conversion setups are available, you can create your own custom conversion setups.

This acronym stands for Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport. A worldwide organization developing standards for electronic data interchange.

There are other similar organizations (for example, Odette), each using its own subset of standard EDIFACT messages.

When you define messages, you can use the naming convention that coincides with the standard naming conventions to which you are accustomed.

A protocol defined at national and international levels to define the process, procedures, and format of electronically transmitted data (messages) between two business partners.

The computer-to-computer transmission of a standard business document in a standard format. Internal EDI refers to the transmission of data between companies on the same internal company network (also referred to as multicompany). External EDI refers to the transmission of data between your company and external business partners.

From a logistical point of view, multicompany relates to the flow of goods or information between multiple locations, which are implemented in different logistic companies. Typically, these locations are situated in various regions or countries.

From a financial point of view, multicompany relates to the financial flow between financial entities, represented by departments and warehouses, which are implemented in different financial companies. Typically, these warehouses and departments are located in various countries or belong to different business units.

Acronym for Verband der Automobilindustrie; A standard for automotive electronic interchange of business transactions in Germany. This particular standard uses a fixed length field/record format.