EDI Transaction Set

EDI 256: Periodic Compensation

EDI 256 is the X12 Periodic Compensation transaction set, used within Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). The transaction set is used to report compensation data, including compensation amounts, compensation earned, compensation paid, adjustments and balances.

What the 256 transaction set covers

Periodic Compensation This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Periodic Compensation Transaction Set (256) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set is used to report compensation data, including compensation amounts, compensation earned, compensation paid, adjustments and balances.

How Interlink handles the 256

Interlink Commerce maps, transmits, and monitors the 256 for you as part of fully managed EDI — connected straight to your ERP or systems, certified against your retailer’s requirements, and billed only when you trade. Most suppliers go live within 30 days.

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