The EDI 877, known as the Manufacturer Coupon Family Code Structure, is a transaction set used by manufacturers to communicate their coupon family code structure to retailers and other trading partners involved in coupon processing.
The EDI 877 also known as the Manufacturer Coupon Family Code Structure provides details about coupon family codes, their descriptions, and the associated product identification codes. It helps trading partners correctly identify and process coupons, ensuring proper validation and redemption according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Utilizing the EDI 877 provides numerous advantages in the coupon processing workflow, improving accuracy, efficiency, and reducing fraudulent redemptions.
Enhanced Validation
Enables accurate matching of coupons to purchased products
Reduced Fraud
Minimizes improper coupon redemptions through clear product-coupon relationships
Processing Efficiency
Streamlines coupon redemption and reconciliation processes
Cost Savings
Decreases administrative overhead and improves financial accuracy
The EDI 877 transaction set, known as the Manufacturer Coupon Family Code Structure document in the ANSI X12 EDI standard, is primarily used in retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries for coupon processing.
The EDI 877 is used by manufacturers to:
It essentially helps retailers and clearinghouses validate coupooik,kjyins against purchased products to ensure proper redemption.
Common Uses of the EDI 844
Use Case | Description |
New Coupon Programs | Introducing new coupon family structures for upcoming promotions |
Product Updates | Adding or removing products from existing coupon families |
Code Restructuring | Reorganizing coupon family codes to align with product categories |
Promotion Management | Managing time-sensitive promotional offers and their associated products |
ANSI ASC X12
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) chartered the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 to develop uniform standards for inter-industry electronic exchange of business transactions, namely electronic data interchange. ASC X12 also contributes to UN/EDIFACT messages that are used widely outside of the United States.
A coupon family code is a manufacturer-assigned identifier that groups products that can be used for a particular coupon promotion. It defines which products are eligible for specific coupon offers and is used during the coupon validation process.
This transaction is commonly used by consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, retailers, and coupon clearinghouses. Manufacturers send the 877 to communicate which products are eligible for specific coupon promotions.
The EDI 877 defines the coupon family code structure, while the EDI 880 (Grocery Products Coupon Notification) is used to communicate the specific coupon offer details. Together, they provide a complete picture of coupon promotions and eligible products.
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