What is meant by EDI converter?
An "EDI Converter" (Electronic Data Interchange Converter) is a software application used to convert electronic business documents between different formats and standards as part of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). These converters play an important role in exchanging business data between companies using different EDI standards.
Typical functions of software in the "EDI Converter" area are:
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Format Conversion:
- Conversion of EDI documents between different formats such as EDIFACT, ANSI X12, XML, JSON, and other common standards.
- Support for transforming data structures, segment syntax, and element definitions during the conversion process.
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Standard-Specific Mapping Rules:
- Definition of mapping rules and transformations for mapping fields, segments, and structures between source and target formats.
- Customization of mapping rules based on the specific requirements and business rules of the involved partners.
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Validation of Conversion Rules:
- Validation of conversion rules for syntactical and semantic correctness according to the specified EDI standards.
- Identification of potential conversion errors, inconsistencies, or discrepancies during the validation process.
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Batch and Batch Processing:
- Support for processing EDI conversions in batches or batches to convert multiple documents simultaneously.
- Automation of conversion processes through batch processing for efficiency and time savings.