Segment-to-IDO Property Mapping
SyteLine's EDI mapping engine translates X12 segments into IDO property assignments via the EDIMap and EDIMapDetail tables. Each map detail row defines a source segment/element position, a target IDO property, and optional transformation logic. The mapping order matters, parent IDO properties (like co_num) must be resolved before child properties (like co_line) to maintain referential integrity.
- Define source mappings using segment ID, element position, and composite index in EDIMapDetail
- Target SLCos IDO properties for header-level data (PO number, dates, ship-to codes)
- Map PO1 loop elements to SLCoitems properties for line-level item, quantity, and price data
- Use EDICrossRef table for item number translation between partner SKUs and SyteLine item IDs
- Set mapping sequence numbers to ensure parent record creation before child record insertion
Data Transformation and Validation Rules
Raw EDI data rarely matches SyteLine's expected formats directly. Date fields arrive as CCYYMMDD strings, quantities may need unit of measure conversion, and monetary amounts require decimal scaling. The EDI mapping engine supports inline transformations, lookup functions, and validation rules that reject or flag non-conforming data before it reaches the IDO layer.
- Apply date format conversion from EDI CCYYMMDD to SyteLine datetime using built-in transform functions
- Configure UOM cross-reference mappings in EDICrossRef for EA/CS/PL to SyteLine UM codes
- Set decimal scaling rules for price and quantity fields based on partner-specific implied decimals
- Define validation rules that check for required fields and valid value ranges before IDO submission
- Enable conditional mapping logic to handle partner-specific variations within a single map
Error Handling and Map Debugging
When an EDI map fails, SyteLine logs the error to the EDIInboundError table with the failing segment, element position, and error description. Effective debugging requires tracing from the raw EDI document through the map execution to identify where the transformation broke down. Common failures include unmapped mandatory segments, cross-reference misses, and data type mismatches.
- Query EDIInboundError table filtered by trading partner and date range to isolate recurring map failures
- Enable verbose mapping trace logging in EDI processing options for step-by-step execution visibility
- Check EDICrossRef for missing item, UOM, or address cross-references causing lookup failures
- Validate map completeness by comparing mandatory X12 elements against EDIMapDetail coverage
- Test map changes in SyteLine's EDI sandbox environment before deploying to production
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