D14A | EDIFACTORY

Message D14A/ORDCHG

Purchase order change request message

A message from the buyer to the seller, specifying details of the buyer's request to change a purchase order.

Message description

UNH

M(1) : Message header

A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Purchase order change request message is ORDCHG. Note: Purchase order change request messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 ORDCHG 0052 D 0054 14A 0051 UN

BGM

M(1) : Beginning of message

A segment by which the sender must uniquely identify the order change by means of its number and when necessary its function. If an Order is to be cancelled, use of Message Function Code (D/E: 1225) '1' indicates that the transmitted message requests a complete cancellation of a referenced Purchase Order. All data is to be cancelled. If an Order is to be changed, use of Message function code '4' indicates that the transmitted message requests specified changes of the referred Purchase Order. If an Order is to be replaced, use of Message Function Code '5' indicates that the transmitted message effects a complete replacement of the referenced Purchase Order. All data are to be replaced in their entirety by that in the current message. If an Order response with changes is to be confirmed, use of Message Function Code '6' indicates the confirmation by the buyer of amendments proposed by the seller. If an Order is to be duplicated, use of Message Function Code '7' indicates that the transmitted message is an exact duplication of a previous Purchase Order Change Request. If an order is to be cancelled and to be re-issued, use of Message Function Code '17' indicates that the transmitted message effects a complete cancellation of the referenced Purchase Order, and that a Purchase Order will be issued. If only the heading section of an order is to be replaced, use of Message Function Code '20' indicates that the transmitted message effects changes in Heading Section data only. The complete Heading Section data is transmitted to replace all data previously sent. Detail and Summary Section data remain unchanged. If only item detail and summary is to be replaced, use of Message Function Code '21' indicates that the transmitted message effects changes in Detail Section data, and may affect Summary data. Heading Section data remains unchanged. To indicate the last and final release of an order, use Message Function Code '22'. If an order is to be placed on hold, use of Message Function Code '23' indicates that the processing against the referenced purchase order has been suspended until further release information. An order placed on hold is subsequently released by Message Function Code 'XX'. If an Order is to be accepted without amendment, use of Message Function Code '29' indicates that the buyer accepts the reference message without amendments. If an order is to be Changed in detail section, use of Message Function Code '36' indicates that the transmitted message requests specified changes in data in the Detail section. Changes are indicated at the line item level.

DTM

M(35) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying general dates and, when relevant, times related to the whole order or order change message. The segment must be specified at least once to identify the order change date. Examples of the use of this DTM segment are: Lead times that apply to the whole of the order and, if no schedule is to be specified, the delivery date. The Date/time/period segment within other Segment group should be used whenever the date/time/period requires to be logically related to another specified data item. e.g. schedule dates are specified within Segment group 50.

PAI

C(1) : Payment instructions

A segment changing conditions of payment, guarantee and method of payment for the whole order. An example of the use of this segment is to specify that a documentary credit will be used.

ALI

C(5) : Additional information

A segment indicating special conditions related to the total order change owing to origin, customs preference, or other commercial factors.

IMD

C(999) : Item description

A segment providing a description common to all line items of the order change.

FTX

C(99) : Free text

A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, used when additional information is needed but cannot be accommodated within other segments. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually.

GIR

C(10) : Related identification numbers

A segment providing related identification numbers common to all line items.

SG1 C(9999) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments for giving references and where necessary, their dates, relating to the whole message, e.g. contract number, import/export license number, reservation number.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment identifying the reference by its number and where appropriate a line number within that document.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date/time related to the reference.

SG2 C(1) : AJT-FTX

A segment group to give information about adjustments.

AJT

M(1) : Adjustment details

A segment giving adjustment details.

FTX

C(5) : Free text

A segment giving additional information on the adjustment.

SG3 C(99) : NAD-LOC-FII-SG4-SG5-SG6

A group of segments identifying the parties with associated information.

NAD

M(1) : Name and address

A segment identifying names and addresses of the parties, in coded or clear form, and their functions relevant to the order change. Identification of the seller and buyer parties is mandatory for the order change message. It is recommended that where possible only the coded form of the party ID should be specified. i.e. The Buyer and Seller are known to each other, and only the coded format is required. Consignee or Delivery addresses may vary and would have to be completely specified, preferably in structured format.

LOC

C(99) : Place/location identification

A segment giving more specific locations of the party specified in the NAD segment e.g. internal site/building number.

FII

C(5) : Financial institution information

A segment identifying the financial institution (e.g. bank) and relevant account numbers for the seller, buyer and where necessary other parties. e.g. the buyer may provide a choice of financial institutions for direct debit purposes.

SG4 C(99) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments giving references only relevant to the specified party rather than the whole order change.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment identifying the reference by its number and where appropriate a line number within a document.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and/or time related to the reference.

SG5 C(5) : DOC-DTM

A group of segments identifying documentary requirements.

DOC

M(1) : Document/message details

A segment identifying and providing information relating to the documents required by the party specified in the NAD segment. For example, the party may require a Certificate of Analysis.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and/or time of the document.

SG6 C(5) : CTA-COM

A group of segments giving contact details of the specific person or department within the party identified in the NAD segment.

CTA

M(1) : Contact information

A segment to identify a person or department, and their function, to whom communications should be directed.

COM

C(5) : Communication contact

A segment to identify a communications type and number for the contact specified in the CTA segment.

SG7 C(5) : TAX-MOA-LOC

A group of segments specifying tax related information, and when necessary, the location(s) to which that tax information relates.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment specifying a tax type, category and rate, or exemption, relating to the whole order change e.g. Value Added Tax at the standard rate is applicable for all items.

MOA

C(1) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying the amount for the identified duty/tax/fee.

LOC

C(5) : Place/location identification

A segment indicating the location to which the tax or exemption specified in the TAX segment applies, e.g. city or state or country.

SG8 C(5) : CUX-PCD-DTM

A group of segments specifying the currencies and related dates/periods valid for the whole order change. Currency data may be omitted in national applications but will be required for international transactions.

CUX

M(1) : Currencies

A segment identifying the currencies required in the order change, e.g. the order currency. A rate of exchange may be given to convert a reference currency into a target currency.

PCD

C(5) : Percentage details

A segment specifying the fluctuation beyond those limits will allow one or either party to re-negotiate prices.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date/time/period related to the rate of exchange.

SG9 C(10) : PYT-DTM-PCD-SG10

A group of segments specifying the terms of payment applicable for the whole order change.

PYT

M(1) : Payment terms

A segment identifying the payment terms and date/time basis.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment giving the specific date/time/period, if needed, of any payments, discounts, instalments etc.

PCD

C(1) : Percentage details

A segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as well as instalment percentage.

SG10 C(9999) : MOA-GIR-RJL

A group of segments identifying accounting classification reference number data and related monetary amounts at the header level.

MOA

M(1) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying the amount associated with the specified accounting classification reference number data and payment information.

GIR

C(9) : Related identification numbers

A segment providing related accounting classification reference number data.

RJL

C(99) : Accounting journal identification

A segment identifying the components of an account.

SG11 C(10) : TDT-SG12

A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport, location and relevant dates and times for transportation, relating to the whole order change.

TDT

M(1) : Transport information

A segment specifying the mode, means and identification of the transport for the goods being ordered.

SG12 C(10) : LOC-DTM

A group of segments giving the location and date/time/period information relative to the transportation.

LOC

M(1) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying locations relevant to the transport specified in the TDT segment. e.g. place of departure or border crossing point.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying the date/time/period details of departure and/or arrival of the transported goods for the specified location.

SG13 C(5) : TOD-LOC

A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the whole order change.

TOD

M(1) : Terms of delivery or transport

A segment identifying the delivery terms to be used. e.g. UN/ECE INCOTERMS codes can be used to specify the delivery terms.

LOC

C(2) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery terms specified in the TOD segment.

SG14 C(99) : PAC-MEA-SG15

A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical dimensions and marks and numbers for goods referenced by the whole order change.

PAC

M(1) : Package

A segment specifying the number and type of packages for the whole order change, e.g. number and type of pallets.

MEA

C(5) : Measurements

A segment specifying physical measurements of packages described in the PAC segment, e.g. package length or weight.

SG15 C(5) : PCI-RFF-DTM-GIN

A group of segments specifying the markings and labels on individual physical units.

PCI

M(1) : Package identification

A segment specifying markings and labels used on individual physical units (packages) described in the PAC segment.

RFF

C(1) : Reference

A segment identifying the master label number.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the dates relevant to the package markings.

GIN

C(10) : Goods identity number

A segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers for use with the package markings.

SG16 C(10) : EQD-HAN-MEA-FTX

A group of segments providing information relating to equipment identification and ownership, handling and identification of hazardous materials, relating to the whole order change.

EQD

M(1) : Equipment details

A segment to define information regarding equipment to be used in conjunction with the whole order change, and if required, to indicate responsibility for supplying of the equipment.

HAN

C(5) : Handling instructions

A segment providing information on required handling of materials and additionally, if required, identifying hazardous materials in the whole order change.

MEA

C(5) : Measurements

A segment providing measurement information for the equipment.

FTX

C(5) : Free text

SG17 C(10) : SCC-FTX-RFF-SG18

A group of segments specifying requested delivery schedules relating to quantities, frequencies, dates and references, required for the whole order change.

SCC

M(1) : Scheduling conditions

A segment specifying the type and status of the schedule being given, and optionally defining a pattern to be established, e.g. firm or proposed delivery schedule for a weekly pattern.

FTX

C(5) : Free text

A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, to give further clarification to scheduling instructions. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually.

RFF

C(5) : Reference

A segment for specifying the reference for a schedule.

SG18 C(10) : QTY-DTM

A group of segments to specify the scheduled quantities, date/time/period of the schedule.

QTY

M(1) : Quantity

A segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to the schedule and pattern established in the SCC segment, i.e. delivery quantity.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment indicating the date/time/period details relating to the quantity, e.g. start and end dates for a delivery pattern, or delivery window.

SG19 C(25) : APR-DTM-RNG

A group of segments providing information concerning pricing related to the type of trade, and, where appropriate, indication of quantities, dates/periods or amounts.

APR

M(1) : Additional price information

A segment to identify additional pricing information such as a price multiplier, the class or type of trade and additionally identifying the reason for any changes.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment to identify the date/time/period information related to the price change. e.g. period of validity.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment to identify the quantity or amount ranges to which the additional price information applies.

SG20 C(99) : ALC-ALI-DTM-SG21-SG22-SG23-SG24-SG25

A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for the whole order change. The allowance or charge specified within this Segment group may either relate to the total order change in which case it cannot be overridden at detail level, or it can relate to the line items as a default allowance/charge and can be overridden by the ALC Segment group within the Detail section. Where relevant, additional information, tax and alternate currency details are to be indicated in the TAX and MOA segments. The allowance/charge may be a quantity, a percentage, an amount or a rate and one of the Segment group 19-22 should be used accordingly.

ALC

M(1) : Allowance or charge

A segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where necessary its calculation sequence.

ALI

C(5) : Additional information

A segment indicating that the allowance or charge specified is subject to special conditions owing to origin, customs preference or commercial factors.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment to identify the date/time/period information related to the allowance or charge, e.g. period of validity.

SG21 C(1) : QTY-RNG

A group of segments specifying the quantity of the allowance or charge with its measure unit specifier. A range to which the allowance or charge applies may be specified, e.g. an allowance of a free quantity of 20 pieces may be specified if the goods quantity ordered is greater than 1000 pieces.

QTY

M(1) : Quantity

A segment identifying the type of quantity and the quantity related to the allowance or charge.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment specifying, if required, the range to which the allowance or charge applies.

SG22 C(1) : PCD-RNG

A group of segments specifying the percentage for the allowance or charge, e.g. The allowance/charge amount is calculated as 5% of the goods value or a price reduction of 5% may be specified if the goods quantity ordered is within the range of 5 tons to 10 tons.

PCD

M(1) : Percentage details

A segment identifying the percentage and the percentage basis for the calculation of the allowance or charge.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment specifying, if required, a range for the application of the percentage.

SG23 C(2) : MOA-RNG

A group of segments specifying a monetary amount for an allowance or charge. A range to which the allowance or charge applies can be specified, e.g. an allowance of 5000 BEF may be specified if goods value ordered is greater than 100000 BEF.

MOA

M(1) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying monetary amounts for the allowance or charge.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment specifying, if required, a range for the application of the allowance/charge amount.

SG24 C(1) : RTE-RNG

A group of segments specifying the rate per unit and basis to which the allowance or charge applies, e.g. The allowance/charge amount is 3 DEM per 10 tons.

RTE

M(1) : Rate details

A segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis for calculation.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment specifying, if required, the range for the application of the allowance/charge rate.

SG25 C(5) : TAX-MOA

A group of segments specifying tax related information for the allowance or charge.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment specifying the duty/tax/fee type, category and rate, or exemption, related to the allowance or charge.

MOA

C(1) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying the tax amount for the allowance or charge.

SG26 C(999) : RCS-RFF-DTM-FTX

A group of segments identifying any rules, laws or regulations with which the supplier must comply, e.g. building regulations and safety requirements.

RCS

M(1) : Requirements and conditions

A segment to specify rules, laws and regulations.

RFF

C(5) : Reference

A segment giving additional document reference by its number and, where appropriate, a line number.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment indicating the date/time details relating to the references.

FTX

C(99999) : Free text

SG27 C(99) : EFI-CED-COM-RFF-DTM-QTY

A group of segments that refers through an external file identification to each of the external files and giving additional information about each of the files.

EFI

M(1) : External file link identification

This segment will identify the external files by indicating the file name, file number and its sequence number in an exchange.

CED

C(99) : Computer environment details

To give precise definitions of all necessary elements belonging to the configuration of a computer system, e.g. hardware, firmware, operating system, communication and application software

COM

C(9) : Communication contact

To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed.

RFF

C(9) : Reference

A segment giving reference related to the file identified by a previous external file link identification segment.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

This segment will convey the date/time details of the external file.

QTY

C(9) : Quantity

The size/volume of the external file identified in the previous external file link identification segment.

SG28 C(200000) : LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-QTY-PCD-ALI-DTM-MOA-GEI-GIN-GIR-

QVR-DOC-PAI-MTD-FTX-SG29-SG30-SG32-SG33-SG34- SG35-SG38-SG39-SG40-SG44-SG50-SG52-SG53-SG54- SG56-SG57-SG59 A group of segments providing details of the individual line items. This Segment group may be repeated to give sub-line details.

LIN

M(1) : Line item

A segment identifying the line item with the line number and configuration level, and additionally, identifying the product or service ordered. Other product identification numbers, e.g. Buyer product number, etc., can be specified within the following PIA segment. The D.E. 1229 has to be used. The following Semantic Notes concern the use of the LIN segment and D/E 1229 Action request/notification description code for segment group 27. If a line item is requested to be added, use of Action Request Code '1' indicates that the line item is to be added to the Purchase Order as a new or additional item. All required data must be transmitted. If a line item is requested to be deleted, use of Action Request Code '2' indicates that the line item is to be deleted from the Purchase Order. The item is cancelled completely. No other data for the line item need be transmitted. If a line item is requested to be changed, use of Action Request Code '3' indicates that the line item is to be changed. The data transmitted in the LIN segment, and segments attached to the LIN, replaces that previously held for the order item. If a line item is not requested to be amended, use of Action Request Code '11' indicates that the line item has not changed and no action has been taken, and the item is transmitted for information purposes and/or positioning.

PIA

C(25) : Additional product id

A segment providing either additional identification of the product specified in the LIN segment (e.g. Harmonized System number), or provides any substitute product identification.

IMD

C(99) : Item description

A segment for describing the product or service being ordered as well as product characteristic. This segment should be used for products or services that cannot be fully identified by a product code or item number.

MEA

C(99) : Measurements

A segment enabling the physical measurements of the ordered item to be specified where this is required for full identification of the product. Any measurements must refer to the product in its unpacked form. e.g. thickness of plastic film, length, weight, etc.

QTY

C(99) : Quantity

A segment identifying a quantity as specified by the Action Code Request.

PCD

C(5) : Percentage details

A segment specifying the strength or yield of a product as a percentage, e.g. 80% to indicate the strength of an acid.

ALI

C(5) : Additional information

A segment indicating that the line item is subject to special conditions owing to origin, customs preference, embargo regulations or others commercial factors.

DTM

C(35) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying date/time/period details relating to the line item.

MOA

C(10) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying any monetary amounts relating to the line item, e.g. item amount, insurance value, customs value.

GEI

C(99) : Processing information

A segment used to specify general processing information about the line item.

GIN

C(1000) : Goods identity number

A segment providing identity numbers to be applied to the goods being ordered, e.g. serial numbers for assembled equipment.

GIR

C(1000) : Related identification numbers

A segment providing sets of related identification numbers for a line item, e.g. engine numbers, chassis number and transmission number for a vehicle.

QVR

C(1) : Quantity variances

A segment identifying order quantity variances.

DOC

C(99) : Document/message details

A segment to indicate that certificate/declaration of origin is required for the ordered article.

PAI

C(1) : Payment instructions

A segment to indicate that where a central buyer is purchasing on behalf of different consignees, the means of payment may differ for each item/consignee combination as specified in segment group 25.

MTD

C(99) : Maintenance operation details

A segment giving details of the maintenance on object relating to the item, such as tools and packages. The party that is responsible as well as who is paying, can also be given.

FTX

C(99) : Free text

SG29 C(999) : CCI-CAV-MEA

A group of segments providing product characteristic and product characteristic details.

CCI

M(1) : Characteristic/class id

A segment to identify product characteristic and, or the characteristic name and characteristic relevance for the business process.

CAV

C(10) : Characteristic value

A segment to specify common product characteristic by value in either coded form or in free format.

MEA

C(10) : Measurements

A segment indicating characteristic value being physical measurement (including measurable quantities and percentages) related to specified product characteristics (for example voltage, percentage of material contained) and where relevant measurement ranges.

SG30 C(10) : PYT-DTM-PCD-SG31

A group of segments specifying the terms of payment applicable for the line item. This may be used by a central buyer purchasing on behalf of different item consignee combinations.

PYT

M(1) : Payment terms

A segment identifying the payment terms and date/time basis.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment giving the specific date/time/period, if needed, of any payments, discounts, instalments etc.

PCD

C(1) : Percentage details

A segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as well as instalment percentage.

SG31 C(9999) : MOA-GIR

A group of segments identifying accounting classification reference number data and related monetary amounts at the line item level.

MOA

M(1) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying the amount associated with the specified accounting classification reference number data and payment information.

GIR

C(9) : Related identification numbers

A segment providing related accounting classification reference number data.

SG32 C(1) : AJT-FTX

A segment group to give information about adjustment.

AJT

M(1) : Adjustment details

A segment giving adjustment details.

FTX

C(5) : Free text

A segment giving additional information on the adjustment.

SG33 C(25) : PRI-CUX-APR-RNG-DTM

A group of segments identifying the relevant pricing information for the goods or services ordered.

PRI

M(1) : Price details

A segment to specify the price type and amount. The price used in the calculation of the line amount will be identified as 'Unit Price'.

CUX

C(1) : Currencies

A segment to allow to specify the price in a different currency that the segment group 7.

APR

C(1) : Additional price information

A segment to identify pricing information such as a price multiplier, the class or type of trade and additionally identifying the reason for any changes.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment to identify the range (quantity, amount, etc.) to which the additional price information applies.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment to identify the date/time/period information related to the price change. e.g. period of validity.

SG34 C(9999) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments giving references and where necessary, their dates, relating to the line item.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment identifying the reference by its number and where appropriate a line number within that document.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date/time related to the reference.

SG35 C(99) : PAC-MEA-QTY-DTM-SG36-SG37

A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical dimensions, and marks and numbers for goods referenced in the line item.

PAC

M(1) : Package

A segment specifying the number of packages and the physical type of packaging for the line item, e.g. pallet type.

MEA

C(5) : Measurements

A segment specifying physical measurements of packages described in the PAC segment. e.g. cube or gross weight.

QTY

C(5) : Quantity

A segment specifying the maximum quantity number of packages which can be stacked safely one on top of another and/or the number of items normally contained within the package.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment to indicate the validity period in relation to the specified article.

SG36 C(1) : RFF-DTM

A segment group to give reference to e.g. a packing instruction document relevant to a particular package type and its date/time/period of issue.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment identifying the packing instruction document.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the dates relevant to the referenced document.

SG37 C(5) : PCI-RFF-DTM-GIN

A group of segments specifying the markings and labels on individual physical units.

PCI

M(1) : Package identification

A segment specifying markings and labels used on individual physical units (packages) described in the PAC segment.

RFF

C(1) : Reference

A segment identifying the master label number.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the dates relevant to the package markings.

GIN

C(10) : Goods identity number

A segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers for use with the package markings.

SG38 C(9999) : LOC-QTY-DTM

A group of segments specifying destination and quantity details for consignments involving multi-destination deliveries.

LOC

M(1) : Place/location identification

A segment indicating the location to which part of the consignment is to be delivered.

QTY

C(1) : Quantity

A segment specifying the quantity to be delivered to the identified location.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the dates and/or times that the delivery should be made.

SG39 C(10) : TAX-MOA-LOC

A group of segments specifying duty/tax/fee related information, and when necessary, the location(s) to which that information relates.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment specifying a duty/tax/fee type, category and rate, or exemption, relating to the line item.

MOA

C(1) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying the amount for the identified duty/tax/fee.

LOC

C(5) : Place/location identification

A segment indicating the location to which the tax or exemption specified in the TAX segment applies, e.g. city or state tax.

SG40 C(999) : NAD-LOC-FII-SG41-SG42-SG43

A group of segments identifying the parties with associated information, relevant to the line item only.

NAD

M(1) : Name and address

A segment identifying names and addresses of the parties, in coded or clear form, and their functions relevant to the order.

LOC

C(5) : Place/location identification

A segment giving more specific location information of the party specified in the NAD segment e.g. internal site/building number.

FII

C(5) : Financial institution information

A segment identifying the financial institution (e.g. bank) and relevant account numbers for the seller, buyer and where necessary other parties e.g. the buyer may provide a choice of financial institutions for direct debit purposes.

SG41 C(99) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments giving references only relevant to the specified party.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment identifying the reference by its number and where appropriate a line number within a document.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and/or time related to the reference.

SG42 C(5) : DOC-DTM

A group of segments identifying the documentary requirements of the specified party.

DOC

M(1) : Document/message details

A segment identifying and providing information relating to the documents required by the party specified by the NAD segment. For example, the party may require a Certificate of Analysis.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and/or time of the document.

SG43 C(5) : CTA-COM

A group of segments giving contact details of the specific person or department within the party identified in the NAD segment.

CTA

M(1) : Contact information

A segment to identify a person or department to whom communications should be directed.

COM

C(5) : Communication contact

A segment to identify a communications type and number for the contact specified in the CTA segment.

SG44 C(99) : ALC-ALI-DTM-SG45-SG46-SG47-SG48-SG49

A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for the line item.

ALC

M(1) : Allowance or charge

A segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where necessary its calculation sequence.

ALI

C(5) : Additional information

A segment indicating that the allowance or charge specified is subject to special conditions owing to origin, customs preference or commercial factors.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment to identify the date/time/period information related to the allowance or charge, e.g. period of validity.

SG45 C(1) : QTY-RNG

QTY

M(1) : Quantity

A segment identifying the type of quantity and the quantity related to the allowance or charge.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment specifying, if required, the range to which the allowance or charge applies.

SG46 C(1) : PCD-RNG

PCD

M(1) : Percentage details

A segment identifying the percentage and the percentage basis for the calculation of the allowance or charge.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment specifying, if required, a range for the application of the percentage.

SG47 C(2) : MOA-RNG

A group of segments specifying a monetary amount for an allowance or charge and a range to which the allowance or charge applies, e.g. an allowance of 5000 BEF may be specified if goods value ordered is greater than 100000 BEF.

MOA

M(1) : Monetary amount

A segment identifying the monetary amount for the allowance or charge.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment specifying, if required, a range for the application of the allowance/charge amount.

SG48 C(1) : RTE-RNG

A group of segments specifying the rate per unit and basis to which the allowance or charge applies, e.g. The allowance/charge amount is 3 DEM per 10 tons.

RTE

M(1) : Rate details

A segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis for calculation.

RNG

C(1) : Range details

A segment specifying, if required, the range for the application of the allowance/charge rate.

SG49 C(5) : TAX-MOA

A group of segments specifying duty/tax/fee related information for the allowance or charge.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment specifying the duty/tax/fee type, category and rate, or exemption, related to the allowance or charge.

MOA

C(1) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying the duty/tax/fee amount for the allowance or charge.

SG50 C(10) : TDT-SG51

A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport, location and relevant dates and times for transportation.

TDT

M(1) : Transport information

A segment specifying the mode, means and identification of the transport for the goods item being ordered, where this is different from or not specified within the heading section.

SG51 C(10) : LOC-DTM

A group of segments giving the location and date/time information relative to the transportation.

LOC

M(1) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying locations relevant to the transport specified in the TDT segment.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying the date/time details of departure and/or arrival of the transported goods for the specified location.

SG52 C(5) : TOD-LOC

A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the line item.

TOD

M(1) : Terms of delivery or transport

A segment identifying the delivery terms requested.

LOC

C(2) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery terms specified in the TOD segment.

SG53 C(10) : EQD-HAN-MEA-FTX

A group of segments providing information relating to equipment identification and ownership, handling and notification of hazardous materials, relating to the line item.

EQD

M(1) : Equipment details

A segment to define fixed information regarding equipment to be used in conjunction with the ordered item, and if required, to indicate responsibility for supply of the equipment.

HAN

C(5) : Handling instructions

A segment providing information on required handling of materials and additionally, if required, identifying hazardous materials in the ordered item.

MEA

C(5) : Measurements

A segment providing measurement information for the equipment.

FTX

C(5) : Free text

A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, to give further clarification, when required, to the equipment and handling details. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually.

SG54 C(100) : SCC-FTX-RFF-SG55

A group of segments specifying requested delivery schedules relating to quantities, frequencies, and dates, required for the line item.

SCC

M(1) : Scheduling conditions

A segment specifying the type and status of the schedule being given, and optionally defining a pattern to be established, e.g. firm or proposed delivery schedule for a weekly pattern.

FTX

C(5) : Free text

RFF

C(5) : Reference

A segment for specifying references relevant to a schedule.

SG55 C(10) : QTY-DTM

A group of segments to specify the scheduled quantities, date/time/period of the schedule and where required the reference of the schedule.

QTY

M(1) : Quantity

A segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to the schedule and pattern established in the SCC segment, i.e. delivery quantity.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment indicating the date/time details relating to the quantity and schedule details in the SCC/QTY segments. This segment may be repeated to indicate date/time ranges, e.g. start and end dates for a delivery pattern, or delivery window.

SG56 C(999) : RCS-RFF-DTM-FTX

A group of segments identifying any rules, laws or regulations with which the supplier must comply, e.g. building regulations, safety requirements, etc.

RCS

M(1) : Requirements and conditions

A segment to specify industry or national rules, laws and regulation.

RFF

C(5) : Reference

A segment giving additional document reference by its number and, where appropriate, a line number.

DTM

C(5) : Date/time/period

A segment indicating the date/time/period relating to the references.

FTX

C(99999) : Free text

SG57 C(10) : STG-SG58

A group of segments indicating information (Quantity and amount) for the calculation of amortization.

STG

M(1) : Stages

A segment providing information related to the kind of stage in a process, the total number of stages and the current stage.

SG58 C(3) : QTY-MOA

A group of segment indicating quantity and monetary amount related to STG.

QTY

M(1) : Quantity

A segment giving information on quantity related to STG.

MOA

C(1) : Monetary amount

A segment giving information on monetary amount relating to STG.

SG59 C(99) : EFI-CED-COM-RFF-DTM-QTY

A group of segments that refers through an external file identification to each of the external files and giving additional information about each of the files

EFI

M(1) : External file link identification

This segment will identify the external files by indicating the file name, file number and its sequence number in an exchange.

CED

C(99) : Computer environment details

To give precise definitions of all necessary elements belonging to the configuration of a computer system, e.g. hardware, firmware, operating system, communication and application software

COM

C(9) : Communication contact

To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed.

RFF

C(9) : Reference

A segment giving reference related to the file identified by a previous external file link identification segment.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

This segment will convey the date/time details of the external file.

QTY

C(9) : Quantity

The size/volume of the external file identified in the previous external file link identification segment.

UNS

M(1) : Section control

A service segment placed at the start of the summary section to avoid segment collision.

MOA

C(12) : Monetary amount

A segment giving the total amounts for the whole order change message.

CNT

C(10) : Control total

A segment by which control totals may be provided.

SG60 C(10) : ALC-ALI-MOA

A group of segments specifying allowances and charges totals for the order change.

Message structure

UNH, Message header                           M        1
BGM, Beginning of message                     M        1
DTM, Date/time/period                         M       35
PAI, Payment instructions                     C        1
ALI, Additional information                   C        5
IMD, Item description                         C      999
FTX, Free text                                C       99
GIR, Related identification numbers           C       10

--- Segment Group 1 ------------------------- C     9999 -------+
RFF, Reference                                M        1        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 2 ------------------------- C        1 -------+
AJT, Adjustment details                       M        1        |
FTX, Free text                                C        5        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 3 ------------------------- C       99 -------+
NAD, Name and address                         M        1        |
LOC, Place/location identification            C       99        |
FII, Financial institution information        C        5        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 4 ------------------------- C       99 ------+|
RFF, Reference                                M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 5 ------------------------- C        5 ------+|
DOC, Document/message details                 M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 6 ------------------------- C        5 ------+|
CTA, Contact information                      M        1       ||
COM, Communication contact                    C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 7 ------------------------- C        5 -------+
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1        |
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        1        |
LOC, Place/location identification            C        5        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 8 ------------------------- C        5 -------+
CUX, Currencies                               M        1        |
PCD, Percentage details                       C        5        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 9 ------------------------- C       10 -------+
PYT, Payment terms                            M        1        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5        |
PCD, Percentage details                       C        1        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 10 ------------------------ C     9999 ------+|
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        1       ||
GIR, Related identification numbers           C        9       ||
RJL, Accounting journal identification        C       99       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 11 ------------------------ C       10 -------+
TDT, Transport information                    M        1        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 12 ------------------------ C       10 ------+|
LOC, Place/location identification            M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 13 ------------------------ C        5 -------+
TOD, Terms of delivery or transport           M        1        |
LOC, Place/location identification            C        2        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 14 ------------------------ C       99 -------+
PAC, Package                                  M        1        |
MEA, Measurements                             C        5        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 15 ------------------------ C        5 ------+|
PCI, Package identification                   M        1       ||
RFF, Reference                                C        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
GIN, Goods identity number                    C       10       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 16 ------------------------ C       10 -------+
EQD, Equipment details                        M        1        |
HAN, Handling instructions                    C        5        |
MEA, Measurements                             C        5        |
FTX, Free text                                C        5        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 17 ------------------------ C       10 -------+
SCC, Scheduling conditions                    M        1        |
FTX, Free text                                C        5        |
RFF, Reference                                C        5        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 18 ------------------------ C       10 ------+|
QTY, Quantity                                 M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 19 ------------------------ C       25 -------+
APR, Additional price information             M        1        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5        |
RNG, Range details                            C        1        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 20 ------------------------ C       99 -------+
ALC, Allowance or charge                      M        1        |
ALI, Additional information                   C        5        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 21 ------------------------ C        1 ------+|
QTY, Quantity                                 M        1       ||
RNG, Range details                            C        1       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 22 ------------------------ C        1 ------+|
PCD, Percentage details                       M        1       ||
RNG, Range details                            C        1       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 23 ------------------------ C        2 ------+|
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        1       ||
RNG, Range details                            C        1       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 24 ------------------------ C        1 ------+|
RTE, Rate details                             M        1       ||
RNG, Range details                            C        1       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 25 ------------------------ C        5 ------+|
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1       ||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        1       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 26 ------------------------ C      999 -------+
RCS, Requirements and conditions              M        1        |
RFF, Reference                                C        5        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5        |
FTX, Free text                                C    99999        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 27 ------------------------ C       99 -------+
EFI, External file link identification        M        1        |
CED, Computer environment details             C       99        |
COM, Communication contact                    C        9        |
RFF, Reference                                C        9        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
QTY, Quantity                                 C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 28 ------------------------ C   200000 -------+
LIN, Line item                                M        1        |
PIA, Additional product id                    C       25        |
IMD, Item description                         C       99        |
MEA, Measurements                             C       99        |
QTY, Quantity                                 C       99        |
PCD, Percentage details                       C        5        |
ALI, Additional information                   C        5        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C       35        |
MOA, Monetary amount                          C       10        |
GEI, Processing information                   C       99        |
GIN, Goods identity number                    C     1000        |
GIR, Related identification numbers           C     1000        |
QVR, Quantity variances                       C        1        |
DOC, Document/message details                 C       99        |
PAI, Payment instructions                     C        1        |
MTD, Maintenance operation details            C       99        |
FTX, Free text                                C       99        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 29 ------------------------ C      999 ------+|
CCI, Characteristic/class id                  M        1       ||
CAV, Characteristic value                     C       10       ||
MEA, Measurements                             C       10       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 30 ------------------------ C       10 ------+|
PYT, Payment terms                            M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
PCD, Percentage details                       C        1       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 31 ------------------------ C     9999 -----+||
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        1      |||
GIR, Related identification numbers           C        9      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 32 ------------------------ C        1 ------+|
AJT, Adjustment details                       M        1       ||
FTX, Free text                                C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 33 ------------------------ C       25 ------+|
PRI, Price details                            M        1       ||
CUX, Currencies                               C        1       ||
APR, Additional price information             C        1       ||
RNG, Range details                            C        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 34 ------------------------ C     9999 ------+|
RFF, Reference                                M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 35 ------------------------ C       99 ------+|
PAC, Package                                  M        1       ||
MEA, Measurements                             C        5       ||
QTY, Quantity                                 C        5       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 36 ------------------------ C        1 -----+||
RFF, Reference                                M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 37 ------------------------ C        5 -----+||
PCI, Package identification                   M        1      |||
RFF, Reference                                C        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5      |||
GIN, Goods identity number                    C       10      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 38 ------------------------ C     9999 ------+|
LOC, Place/location identification            M        1       ||
QTY, Quantity                                 C        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 39 ------------------------ C       10 ------+|
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1       ||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        1       ||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 40 ------------------------ C      999 ------+|
NAD, Name and address                         M        1       ||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        5       ||
FII, Financial institution information        C        5       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 41 ------------------------ C       99 -----+||
RFF, Reference                                M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 42 ------------------------ C        5 -----+||
DOC, Document/message details                 M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 43 ------------------------ C        5 -----+||
CTA, Contact information                      M        1      |||
COM, Communication contact                    C        5      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 44 ------------------------ C       99 ------+|
ALC, Allowance or charge                      M        1       ||
ALI, Additional information                   C        5       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 45 ------------------------ C        1 -----+||
QTY, Quantity                                 M        1      |||
RNG, Range details                            C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 46 ------------------------ C        1 -----+||
PCD, Percentage details                       M        1      |||
RNG, Range details                            C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 47 ------------------------ C        2 -----+||
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        1      |||
RNG, Range details                            C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 48 ------------------------ C        1 -----+||
RTE, Rate details                             M        1      |||
RNG, Range details                            C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 49 ------------------------ C        5 -----+||
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1      |||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 50 ------------------------ C       10 ------+|
TDT, Transport information                    M        1       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 51 ------------------------ C       10 -----+||
LOC, Place/location identification            M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 52 ------------------------ C        5 ------+|
TOD, Terms of delivery or transport           M        1       ||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        2       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 53 ------------------------ C       10 ------+|
EQD, Equipment details                        M        1       ||
HAN, Handling instructions                    C        5       ||
MEA, Measurements                             C        5       ||
FTX, Free text                                C        5       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 54 ------------------------ C      100 ------+|
SCC, Scheduling conditions                    M        1       ||
FTX, Free text                                C        5       ||
RFF, Reference                                C        5       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 55 ------------------------ C       10 -----+||
QTY, Quantity                                 M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 56 ------------------------ C      999 ------+|
RCS, Requirements and conditions              M        1       ||
RFF, Reference                                C        5       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        5       ||
FTX, Free text                                C    99999       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 57 ------------------------ C       10 ------+|
STG, Stages                                   M        1       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 58 ------------------------ C        3 -----+||
QTY, Quantity                                 M        1      |||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 59 ------------------------ C       99 ------+|
EFI, External file link identification        M        1       ||
CED, Computer environment details             C       99       ||
COM, Communication contact                    C        9       ||
RFF, Reference                                C        9       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9       ||
QTY, Quantity                                 C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
UNS, Section control                          M        1
MOA, Monetary amount                          C       12
CNT, Control total                            C       10

--- Segment Group 60 ------------------------ C       10 -------+
ALC, Allowance or charge                      M        1        |
ALI, Additional information                   C        1        |
MOA, Monetary amount                          M        2        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
UNT, Message trailer                          M        1