Understanding Connected Groups (Orders) – Modalius

Connected Groups link related EDI files together, allowing you to track a complete transaction from start to finish. This is how Modalius enables end-to-end order tracking.

What is a Connected Group?

When you ship goods, multiple EDI documents are exchanged throughout the process:

204 - Load tender requests the shipment
990 - Carrier accepts or declines
214 - Status updates track the shipment during transit
210 - Invoice for transportation services
997 - Acknowledgments confirm receipt

A Connected Group ties all these related files together so you can see the complete picture of a single order or shipment.

Finding Connected Groups

Navigate to Orders in the main menu
Use the search box to find orders by ID or reference number
Filter by business unit or date range
Click on a group to see all related files and tracking details

Order Status

Modalius automatically determines the order status based on the transactions received:

Status	Meaning
Shared	Initial state when first created
Tendered	Load tender (204) sent to carrier
Accepted	Carrier accepted the shipment (990 with acceptance code)
Rejected	Carrier declined the shipment (990 with decline code)
In Transit	Shipment is moving, tracking events received
Delivered	Delivery confirmation received
Invoiced	Invoice (210) received from carrier

Order Details

Click on a Connected Group to view complete details:

Addresses - Shipper, consignee, origin, and destination locations
Dates - Ship early/late and deliver early/late dates with timezones
Items - Description, weight, quantity, and volume of goods
Transactions - All EDI files linked to this order
Events - Timeline of tracking events with locations
Map - Visual tracking of the shipment route

Multi-Party Visibility

Connected Groups support visibility across multiple parties. Both the shipper and carrier can view the same order, even though one party owns it. This enables shared tracking without duplicating data.

Note: The system automatically determines which business unit owns the group as more transactions arrive. The owning business unit has full visibility into all details.