This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Report of Test Results Transaction Set (863) for use within the context of an EDI – Electronic Data Interchange environment. EDI 863 can be used to transmit the results of tests performed to satisfy a specified product or process requirement. This may include but would not be limited to;
  • Certification Data
  • Inspection Data
  • Process Control Measurement Stats

What Is EDI 863 Report Of Test Results?

The 863 EDI document type is an electronic version of a paper report of test results. The 863 EDI document type is used to transmit results of a test that is performed to satisfy a specified product or process requirement as described above.

EDI 863 transaction set is useful in the transmission of the test results which are performed to meet the requirements of specific products or processes. This includes but is not limited to, test data like data of inspection, data of certification, and measurements of statistical process control.

The 863 EDI document is sent by a manufacturer to the purchaser or test requester after the tests have been performed. After the 863 Report of Test Results is received by a seller, a 997 Functional Acknowledgment would be sent back indicating that the 863 Report of Test Results was received.

EDI 863 Format

The data contents and format of EDI 863 Report of Test Results are used for the electronic interchange of information. It is divided into various segments and data elements.