How do I submit a new EDI setup ticket?
This article provides step-by-step guidance on how to submit a JIRA – New EDI Setup ticket for clients and carriers at AFS.
When to Submit a New EDI Setup JIRA ticket when:
- A client needs a new carrier EDI connection
- A new EDI document type (invoice, load tender, tracking, etc.) is being added
- A new client implementation requires EDI
- A carrier is being added to an existing LTL CM program
Required JIRA Fields & How to Complete Them
Summary*
Include:
- Client name
- Carrier name
- Type(s) of EDI requested
Example:
ABC Company – FedEx Freight – 210 & 214 Setup
Client Name*
- Enter the full legal client name
Client Number
- Found in Accuterm
- For Greenville (GVL) clients, locate the number on the Internal Portal
and use the (Client No column)
Carrier Name
- Full carrier name
Carrier Number
- Provide the carrier number or SCAC (if known)
Types of EDI Files Requested*
- Reference EDI & Flat File Processing at AFS Knowledge Base
- Examples:
- 110 / 210 / 310 (Invoices)
- 204 (Load Tender)
- 214 (Shipment Tracking)
EDI System for Invoice*
- Enter the system where invoice data will be processed (e.g., Accuterm, GVL FAP, PAQ)
EDI System for TMS*
- Required when requesting:
- 204 (Load Tender)
- 214 (Shipment Status)
- Enter the TMS the client uses (e.g., Excellence, SmartTMS)
New Client
- Indicate Yes if the client is currently being implemented
- Indicate No if this is an existing client
Carrier for the LTL CM Program*
- Indicate whether:
- The client is an LTL CM client
- This carrier is included in their CM program
Reporting Reference Numbers
What reference numbers will the client need on their reports?
Examples:
- PO Numbers
- Premium Transportation Authorization numbers
- Internal shipment references
Audit Reference Numbers
What reference numbers are required to audit invoices?
Examples:
- Internal WBS numbers
- PO numbers needed for invoice processing (even if not required on reports)
Note: Often audit reference numbers are also required for reporting, but not always.
Differences Between Inbound & Outbound Reference Numbers
- Indicate if reference number requirements differ based on:
- Inbound vs outbound shipments
Reference Number Capture Location
- Specify where the reference numbers should be entered
- Example: specific support documentation field or system field
Uploaded POA / LOA?
- Confirm whether the Power of Attorney (POA) or Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been attached
Priority*
- Defaults to Medium
- Adjust only if business need requires escalation
Description*
Provide:
- A brief explanation of the request
- Any known client or carrier contact information
- Any relevant background that will help the EDI team
Attachment
Attach all supporting documentation, such as:
- POA / LOA
- Carrier forms
- Account lists
- Client location lists
Service Area*
- Select the appropriate service area for the setup
Billable*
- All EDI setups should be marked as Billable
- Do not mark non-billable unless prior approval or contractual agreement exists
Carrier-Specific EDI Ticket Requirements
Invoicing (110 / 210 / 310)
FEPL Invoices (FedEx Parcel) – All Systems
- Client name and number
- List of account numbers
- FedEx Rep email address
- System to be loaded to
- LOA/POA on client letterhead
- Completed FedEx A&A
- MNDA initiated by FedEx Rep
- Client contact name and email
- Indicate if client pays by credit card
- Indicate if voucher or settlement client
UPSN Invoices – GVL Only
- Client name and number
- List of UPS account numbers
- Client must start request with their UPS Rep
DHL Invoices – All Systems
- Client name and number
- List of account numbers
- System to be loaded to
- Signed DHL form:
- EDI portion completed by EDI Analyst
- Non-EDI portion signed by client
FXFE / FXNL (FedEx Freight) – All Systems
- Client name and number
- System to be loaded to
- Client location list
- LOA/POA on client letterhead
- FedEx A&A
- FedEx Account Rep name & email
- Not required if AFS owns LTLCM rates
- MNDA executed by FedEx
- Not required if AFS owns LTLCM rates
- Required reference numbers
- Client contact name & email
- Credit card indicator
- Trading Partner Data Sheet (completed by EDI Analyst)
All Other Carriers – 110 / 210 / 310
(110 & 310 only in GVL)
- Client name and number
- System to be loaded to
- Client location list
- LOA/POA
- Reference numbers to be captured
- List of carriers
Special Note:
- Central Transport requires the 11-digit Central Transport account number from the client’s pricing agreement.
Load Tender & Tracking (204 / 214)
FXFE / FXNL (FedEx Freight)
- Client name and number
- System to be loaded to
- Client location list
- LOA/POA on client letterhead
- FedEx Account Rep name and email
- Not required if AFS owns LTLCM rates
All Other Carriers / Systems
- Client name and number
- System to be loaded to
- Client location list
- LOA/POA
- List of carriers
Key Reminders
- Missing information or documentation will delay setup
- Sterling Integrator is used mainly for translation, not loading
- Files are loaded via in-house custom-built loaders
- Processing paths depend on the system and document type selected