EDI for Microsoft Dynamics 365 — pre-built integration with retailers
In short: EDIconnect provides a native, certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 integration for EDI: Microsoft Dynamics 365 sales orders, deliveries and invoices flow to and from EDIconnect through D365 F&O: Data Management Framework + OData APIs. D365 BC: standard REST APIs. Both connect natively to EDIconnect with no middleware. — no custom middleware, no batch files, no manual re-entry. Onboard your first retailer in 2-4 weeks.
Key capabilities
- Native Microsoft Dynamics 365 connector: D365 F&O: Data Management Framework + OData APIs. D365 BC: standard REST APIs. Both connect natively to EDIconnect with no middleware.
- Retailer templates included: 30+ pre-built retailer connections — Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, Home Depot, Lowe's, CVS.
- All standard messages: EDIFACT (ORDERS, DESADV, INVOIC…) and X12 (850, 855, 856, 810, 820, 997) — no custom mapping per document type.
- Fits Microsoft Dynamics 365 update cycles: Cloud SaaS platform — Microsoft Dynamics 365 version upgrades don't break the integration.
How the Microsoft Dynamics 365 + EDIconnect integration works end-to-end
The pattern: a retailer PO arrives at EDIconnect via AS2/OFTP2/SFTP → EDIconnect validates and translates it → sends a sales order to Microsoft Dynamics 365 via D365 F&O: Data Management Framework + OData APIs → Microsoft Dynamics 365 confirms availability and creates a delivery → the delivery flows back to EDIconnect as a DESADV/856 → invoice follows as INVOIC/810 → EDIconnect transmits everything to the retailer.
All of that happens in minutes, unattended, with full audit trail. Suppliers running Microsoft Dynamics 365 + EDIconnect typically handle 10-50× the EDI volume of a manual setup with the same headcount.
Frequently asked questions
How does EDI integrate with Microsoft Dynamics 365?
D365 F&O: Data Management Framework + OData APIs. D365 BC: standard REST APIs. Both connect natively to EDIconnect with no middleware.
Do I need an ABAP developer / customization on Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Typically no. EDIconnect uses Microsoft Dynamics 365's standard integration surfaces. Custom fields or special document types may require light configuration, but not custom code.
Can EDIconnect handle both inbound and outbound EDI in Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Yes. Inbound: POs from retailers land as sales orders in the ERP. Outbound: ASNs and invoices are generated by the ERP and transmitted automatically to the retailer.
How long does Microsoft Dynamics 365 + EDI integration take?
Typical timeline: 1 week for Microsoft Dynamics 365 connector setup and item/partner master sync, 1-3 weeks per retailer for spec mapping and certification testing.
Does EDIconnect support hybrid Microsoft Dynamics 365 + non-Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments?
Yes. Many customers run Microsoft Dynamics 365 for HQ and lightweight tools (Excel, portals) for subsidiaries — EDIconnect connects both to the same EDI backbone.