Convert EDI 850 Purchase Orders to QuickBooks Desktop (.IIF)
Import wholesale retail orders directly into QuickBooks Desktop Premier, Wholesale & Manufacturing, or Enterprise via File → Utilities → Import → IIF Files with zero out-of-balance errors.
Drop your file below, check the order, then download for QuickBooks Desktop (.IIF).
- 1Load your order file
- 2Check it and match your SKUs
Drop your EDI order file here
.edi, .x12 or .txt. The file is read on your computer and is not uploaded.
No chargeback risks found. This order passes every check.
Checked against the Walmart supplier guide for EDI 850.
- Detected Cross-Dock SDQ allocations (6 store-level splits verified against PO102).
- Walmart Dept #0018 & Vendor #123456789 verified.
Purchase Order Summary & Line Items
| Order / Store # | Your SKU | Retailer Item # / UPC | Item Description | Qty | Unit Price | Line Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO-4500991288-STORE-0101 | Item: 554433221 UPC: 012345678905 | ORGANIC COTTON BATH TOWEL ROYAL BLUE | 25 EA | $12.50 | $312.50 | |
| PO-4500991288-STORE-0102 | Item: 554433221 UPC: 012345678905 | ORGANIC COTTON BATH TOWEL ROYAL BLUE | 35 EA | $12.50 | $437.50 | |
| PO-4500991288-STORE-0103 | Item: 554433221 UPC: 012345678905 | ORGANIC COTTON BATH TOWEL ROYAL BLUE | 40 EA | $12.50 | $500.00 | |
| PO-4500991288-STORE-0101 | Item: 554433299 UPC: 012345678912 | LUXURY WAFFLE ROBE WHITE XL | 20 EA | $18.00 | $360.00 | |
| PO-4500991288-STORE-0102 | Item: 554433299 UPC: 012345678912 | LUXURY WAFFLE ROBE WHITE XL | 20 EA | $18.00 | $360.00 | |
| PO-4500991288-STORE-0103 | Item: 554433299 UPC: 012345678912 | LUXURY WAFFLE ROBE WHITE XL | 20 EA | $18.00 | $360.00 |
Download for your software
Pick where the order is going, then download. Files are ready for Excel, QuickBooks, Shopify or a thermal printer.
Field mapping table: which EDI segment fills which column (for IT & bookkeepers)
EDI 850 to QuickBooks Desktop (.IIF) Three-Block Tab-Delimited Mapping
Deterministic segment-to-column mapping rules enforced by our client-side X12 engine
| Source X12 Segment / Element | Sample Raw Value | Target ERP / CSV Column | Transformation & Validation Logic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Header + Net PO Total | +$2,305.00 | TRNS Row (AMOUNT, DOCNUM, PONUM) | Positive debit to Accounts Receivable (ACCNT) with BEG03 mapped to PONUM. |
| PO101..PO115 Line Items | -100 EA @ $12.50 = -$1,250.00 | SPL Row (QNTY, PRICE, AMOUNT, INVITEM) | Negative credit to Wholesale Revenue with negative QNTY and mapped INVITEM. |
| SAC*A*D240***2500~ | +$25.00 Debit Offset | SPL Allowance Row (Sales Discounts) | Positive SPL debit to Sales Discounts so TRNS.AMOUNT + sum(SPL.AMOUNT) === 0.00. |
| ITD07 (Net Days) | 30 Days | TRNS DUEDATE & TERMS | Adds ITD07 days to BEG05 PO Date to compute MM/DD/YYYY DUEDATE. |
Critical Chargeback & Import Pitfalls We Prevent
Common EDI mistakes that trigger $250+ retailer fines or accounting balance errors
QuickBooks Error: "Transaction is not in balance"
Risk: Aborted Batch ImportHappens if TRNS.AMOUNT (positive) plus all SPL.AMOUNT rows (negative) differs by even $0.01 due to rounding or SAC allowances.
Positive QNTY or AMOUNT on SPL Rows
Risk: Reversed Accounting EntriesIn QuickBooks .IIF syntax, revenue split lines (SPL) must have negative AMOUNT and negative QNTY values.
Using Spaces Instead of Literal Tab (\t) Delimiters
Risk: Unreadable .IIF FileIIF is a strict TSV (Tab-Separated Values) format with !TRNS, !SPL, and !ENDTRNS headers.
How to Import the .IIF File into QuickBooks Desktop
Zero middleware setup — complete in under 60 seconds
Set your exact QuickBooks A/R and Revenue account names in the Exporter Panel.
Confirm TRNS + SPL = $0.00 and click Download .IIF File.
Select the downloaded .iif file to create the invoice/order in seconds.
Frequently Asked Technical Questions
ANSI X12 specification details, retail companion rules, and ERP import answers
Does this work with QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Premier?
Yes. All editions of QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Accountant, and Enterprise) natively support File -> Utilities -> Import -> IIF Files.
Can I customize the A/R and Income account names in the .IIF file?
Yes. In the Exporter Panel above, you can type your exact QuickBooks chart-of-accounts names (e.g., "Accounts Receivable" and "Wholesale Sales") before downloading.
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