D14A
Message D14A/ORDERS
Purchase order message
A message specifying details for goods or services ordered under conditions agreed between the seller and the buyer.
Message description
UNH
M(1) : Message headerA service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Purchase order message is ORDERS. Note: Purchase order messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 ORDERS 0052 D 0054 14A 0051 UN
BGM
M(1) : Beginning of messageA segment by which the sender must uniquely identify the order by means of its name and number and when necessary its function.
DTM
M(35) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying general dates and, when relevant, times related to the whole message. The segment must be specified at least once to identify the order 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. Payment due date is specified within the PYT Segment group.
PAI
C(1) : Payment instructionsA segment requesting or confirming 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 informationA segment indicating special conditions related to the total order owing to origin, customs preference or other commercial factors.
IMD
C(999) : Item descriptionA segment providing a description common to all line items of the order.
FTX
C(99) : Free textA 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 numbersA 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) : ReferenceA segment identifying the reference by its number and where appropriate a line number within a document.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the date/time related to the reference.
SG2 C(99) : NAD-LOC-FII-SG3-SG4-SG5
A group of segments identifying the parties with associated information.
NAD
M(1) : Name and addressA segment identifying names and addresses of the parties, in coded or clear form, and their functions relevant to the order. Identification of the seller and buyer parties is mandatory for the order message. It is recommended that where possible only the coded form of the party ID should be specified e.g. The Buyer and Seller are known to each other, thus only the coded ID is required, but the Consignee or Delivery address may vary and would have to be clearly specified, preferably in structured format.
LOC
C(99) : Place/location identificationA 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 informationA 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.
SG3 C(99) : RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references only relevant to the specified party rather than the whole order.
RFF
M(1) : ReferenceA segment identifying the reference by its number and where appropriate a line number within a document.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the date and/or time related to the reference.
SG4 C(5) : DOC-DTM
A group of segments identifying the documentary requirements of the specified party.
DOC
M(1) : Document/message detailsA 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/periodA segment specifying the date and/or time of the document.
SG5 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 informationA segment to identify a person or department, and their function, to whom communications should be directed.
COM
C(5) : Communication contactA segment to identify a communications type and number for the contact specified in the CTA segment.
SG6 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 detailsA segment specifying a tax type, category and rate, or exemption, relating to the whole order e.g. Value Added Tax at the standard rate is applicable for all items.
MOA
C(1) : Monetary amountA segment specifying the amount for the identified tax/fee.
LOC
C(9) : Place/location identificationA segment indicating the location to which the tax or exemption specified in the tax segment applies e.g. city or state or country.
SG7 C(5) : CUX-PCD-DTM
A group of segments specifying the currencies and related dates/periods valid for the whole order. Currency data may be omitted in national applications but will be required for international transactions.
CUX
M(1) : CurrenciesA segment identifying the currencies required in the order 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 detailsA segment specifying the fluctuation beyond those limits will allow one or either party to re-negotiate prices.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the date/time/period related to the rate of exchange.
SG8 C(10) : PYT-DTM-PCD-SG9
A segment group specifying the terms of payment and accounting classifications applicable to the entire message.
PYT
M(1) : Payment termsA segment identifying the payment terms and date/time basis.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment giving the specific date/time/period, if needed, of any payments, discounts, installments etc.
PCD
C(1) : Percentage detailsA segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as well as installment percentage.
SG9 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 amountA segment specifying the amount associated with the specified accounting classification reference number data and payment information.
GIR
C(9) : Related identification numbersA segment providing related accounting classification reference number data.
RJL
C(99) : Accounting journal identificationA segment identifying the components of an account.
SG10 C(10) : TDT-SG11
A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport, location and relevant dates and times for transportation, relating to the whole order.
TDT
M(1) : Transport informationA segment specifying the mode, means and identification of the transport for the goods being ordered. If required, the carrier's address should be indicated within the NAD Segment group.
SG11 C(10) : LOC-DTM
A group of segments giving the location and date/time information relative to the transportation.
LOC
M(1) : Place/location identificationA 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/periodA segment identifying the date/time details of departure and/or arrival of the transported goods for the specified location.
SG12 C(5) : TOD-LOC
A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the whole order.
TOD
M(1) : Terms of delivery or transportA segment identifying the delivery terms to be used e.g. UN INCOTERMS code could be used to specify the delivery terms.
LOC
C(2) : Place/location identificationA segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery terms specified in the TOD segment.
SG13 C(99) : PAC-MEA-SG14
A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical dimensions and marks and numbers for goods referenced by the whole order.
PAC
M(1) : PackageA segment specifying the number and type of packages for the whole order e.g. number and type of pallets.
MEA
C(5) : MeasurementsA segment specifying physical measurements of packages described in the PAC segment e.g. package length, weight.
SG14 C(5) : PCI-RFF-DTM-GIN
A group of segments specifying the markings and labels on individual physical units.
PCI
M(1) : Package identificationA segment specifying markings and labels used on individual physical units (packages) described in the PAC segment.
RFF
C(1) : ReferenceA segment identifying the master label number.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the dates relevant to the package markings.
GIN
C(10) : Goods identity numberA segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers for use with the package markings.
SG15 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.
EQD
M(1) : Equipment detailsA segment to define information regarding equipment to be used in conjunction with the whole order, and if required, to indicate responsibility for supply of the equipment.
HAN
C(5) : Handling instructionsA segment providing information on required handling of materials and additionally, if required, identifying hazardous materials in the whole order.
MEA
C(5) : MeasurementsA segment providing measurement information for the equipment.
FTX
C(5) : Free textA 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.
SG16 C(10) : SCC-FTX-RFF-SG17
A group of segments specifying requested delivery schedules relating to quantities, frequencies, dates and references, required for the whole order.
SCC
M(1) : Scheduling conditionsA 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 textA 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) : ReferenceA segment for specifying the reference for schedule.
SG17 C(10) : QTY-DTM
A group of segments to specify the scheduled quantities, date/time of the schedule, and where required, the reference of the schedule.
QTY
M(1) : QuantityA segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to the schedule and pattern established in the SCC segment, e.g. delivery quantity.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment indicating the date/time details relating to the quantity and schedule used to indicate date/time ranges e.g. start and end dates for a delivery pattern, or delivery window.
SG18 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 informationA 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/periodA segment to identify the date/time/period information related to the price change e.g. period of validity.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment to identify the quantity or amount ranges to which the additional price information applies.
SG19 C(99) : ALC-ALI-DTM-SG20-SG21-SG22-SG23-SG24
A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for the whole order. The allowance or charge specified within this Segment group may either relate to the total order 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 allowance and charge segment group within the detail section. Where relevant, additional information, tax and alternate currency details are to be indicated in the tax and monetary amount segments. The basis for the calculation of the allowance/charge may be a quantity, a percentage, an amount or a rate and one of the appropriate subordinate segment group(s) should be used accordingly.
ALC
M(1) : Allowance or chargeA segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where necessary its calculation sequence.
ALI
C(5) : Additional informationA 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/periodA segment to identify the date/time/period information related to the allowance or charge, e.g. period of validity.
SG20 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) : QuantityA segment identifying the type of quantity and the quantity related to the allowance or charge.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment specifying, if required, the range to which the allowance or charge applies.
SG21 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 5 tons to 10 tons.
PCD
M(1) : Percentage detailsA segment identifying the percentage and the percentage basis for the calculation of the allowance or charge.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment specifying, if required, a range for the application of the percentage.
SG22 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 amountA segment identifying the monetary amount for the allowance or charge.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment specifying, if required, a range for the application of the allowance/charge amount.
SG23 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 detailsA segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis for calculation.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment specifying, if required, the range for the application of the allowance/charge rate.
SG24 C(5) : TAX-MOA
A group of segments specifying tax related information for the allowance or charge.
TAX
M(1) : Duty/tax/fee detailsA segment specifying the tax type, category and rate, or exemption, related to the allowance or charge.
MOA
C(1) : Monetary amountA segment specifying the tax amount for the allowance or charge.
SG25 C(999) : RCS-RFF-DTM-FTX
A group of segments identifying any rules, laws or regulations with which the supplier must comply to meet requirements e.g. building regulations, safety requirements, etc.
RCS
M(1) : Requirements and conditionsA segment to enable industry or national requirements to be specified.
RFF
C(5) : ReferenceA segment identifying the referenced document by its number and, where appropriate, a line number.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment indicating the date/time details relating to the references.
FTX
C(99999) : Free textA 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.
SG26 C(999) : DGS-FTX-SG27
A segment group identifying dangerous goods and hazardous material information with associated points of contact and communications numbers.
DGS
M(1) : Dangerous goodsA segment identifying dangerous goods and hazardous material information.
FTX
C(5) : Free textA segment providing free form text information relating to the dangerous goods.
SG27 C(99) : CTA-COM
A segment group providing contacts and communications numbers associated with the dangerous goods information.
CTA
M(1) : Contact informationA segment identifying to whom communications should be directed concerning dangerous goods.
COM
C(5) : Communication contactA segment identifying communication numbers of the contacts to whom communications should be directed.
SG28 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 identificationThis 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 detailsTo 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 contactTo identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed.
RFF
C(9) : ReferenceA segment giving reference related to the file identified by a previous external file link identification segment.
DTM
C(9) : Date/time/periodThis segment will convey the date/time details of the external file.
QTY
C(9) : QuantityThe size/volume of the external file identified in the previous external file link identification segment
SG29 C(200000) : LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-QTY-PCD-ALI-DTM-MOA-GEI-GIN-GIR-
QVR-DOC-PAI-MTD-FTX-SG30-SG31-SG33-SG34-SG35- SG38-SG40-SG41-SG45-SG51-SG53-SG54-SG55-SG57- SG58-SG60-SG62 A group of segments providing details of the individual ordered items. This segment group may be repeated to give sub-line details.
LIN
M(1) : Line itemA segment identifying the line item by 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.
PIA
C(25) : Additional product idA segment providing either additional identification to the product specified in the LIN segment (e.g. Harmonized System number), or provides any substitute product identification.
IMD
C(99) : Item descriptionA 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 article number.
MEA
C(99) : MeasurementsA 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) : QuantityA segment identifying the product quantities e.g. ordered quantity.
PCD
C(5) : Percentage detailsA 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 informationA segment indicating that the line item is subject to special conditions owing to origin, customs preference, embargo regulations or commercial factors.
DTM
C(35) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying date/time/period details relating to the line item only.
MOA
C(10) : Monetary amountA segment specifying any monetary amounts relating to the product e.g. item amount, insurance value, customs value.
GEI
C(99) : Processing informationA segment used to specify general processing information about the line item.
GIN
C(1000) : Goods identity numberA segment providing identity numbers to be applied to the goods being ordered e.g. serial numbers for assembled equipment.
GIR
C(1000) : Related identification numbersA 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 variancesA segment identifying order quantity variances, normally specified by the supplier using an Order Response message.
DOC
C(99) : Document/message detailsA segment to indicate that a certificate/declaration of origin is required for the ordered article.
PAI
C(1) : Payment instructionsA 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 detailsA 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 textA 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.
SG30 C(999) : CCI-CAV-MEA
A group of segments providing product characteristic and product characteristic details.
CCI
M(1) : Characteristic/class idA segment to identify product characteristic and, or the characteristic name and characteristic relevance for the business process.
CAV
C(10) : Characteristic valueA segment to specify common product characteristic by value in either coded form or in free format.
MEA
C(10) : MeasurementsA 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.
SG31 C(10) : PYT-DTM-PCD-SG32
A group of segments specifying the terms of payment and accounting classifications applicable to the line item.
PYT
M(1) : Payment termsA segment identifying the payment terms and date/time basis.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment giving the specific date/time/period, if needed, of any payments, discounts, installments etc.
PCD
C(1) : Percentage detailsA segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as well as installment percentages.
SG32 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 amountA segment specifying the amount associated with the specified accounting classification reference number data and payment information.
GIR
C(9) : Related identification numbersA segment providing related accounting identification numbers.
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 detailsA segment to specify the price type and amount. The price used in the calculation of the line amount will be identified as 'price'.
CUX
C(1) : CurrenciesA segment to allow to specify the price in a different currency that in segment group 7.
APR
C(99) : Additional price informationA 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 detailsA segment to identify the ranges (quantity, amount, etc) to which the additional price information applies.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment to identify the date/time/period information related to the price change e.g. period of validity.
SG34 C(9999) : RFF-DTM-GEI-MOA
A group of segments giving references and where necessary, their dates, relating to the line item.
RFF
M(1) : ReferenceA segment identifying the reference by its number and where appropriate a line number within a document.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the date/time related to the reference.
GEI
C(99) : Processing informationA segment specifying general processing indicators associated with the reference in question such as budgetary analysis information.
MOA
C(99) : Monetary amountA segment specifying the monetary amounts associated with the reference in question (e.g. the budgetary amount).
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) : PackageA segment specifying the number of packages and the physical type of packaging for the line item e.g. pallet type.
MEA
C(5) : MeasurementsA segment specifying physical measurements of packages described in the PAC segment e.g. cube or gross weight.
QTY
C(5) : QuantityA segment specifying the maximum quantity number of packages which can be stacked safely on another and/or the number of items normally contained within the package.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA 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) : ReferenceA segment identifying the packing instruction document.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the dates relevant to the referred 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 identificationA segment specifying markings and labels used on individual physical units (packages) described in the PAC segment.
RFF
C(1) : ReferenceA segment identifying the master label number.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the dates relevant to the package markings.
GIN
C(10) : Goods identity numberA segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers for use with the package markings.
SG38 C(9999) : LOC-PCD-DTM-SG39
A group of segments specifying destination and quantity details for consignments involving multi-destination deliveries.
LOC
M(1) : Place/location identificationA segment indicating the location to which part of the consignment is to be delivered.
PCD
C(1) : Percentage detailsA segment specifying the percentage of the quantity to be delivered to the identified location.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the dates and/or times that the delivery should be made.
SG39 C(99) : QTY-STS
A group of segments specifying quantity details and related status information of consignments involving multi destination deliveries.
QTY
M(1) : QuantityA segment specifying the quantity to be delivered to the identified location.
STS
C(99) : StatusA segment specifying the status of the quantity, including its category and the reason(s) for the status.
SG40 C(10) : 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 detailsA segment specifying a tax type, category and rate, or exemption, relating to the line item.
MOA
C(1) : Monetary amountA segment specifying the amount for the identified tax/fee.
LOC
C(5) : Place/location identificationA segment indicating the location to which the tax or exemption specified in the TAX segment applies e.g. city or state tax.
SG41 C(999) : NAD-LOC-FII-SG42-SG43-SG44
A group of segments identifying the parties with associated information, relevant to the line item only.
NAD
M(1) : Name and addressA segment identifying names and addresses of the parties, in coded or clear form, and their functions relevant to the line item . It is recommended that where possible only the coded form of the party ID should be specified. e.g. The Buyer and Seller are known to each other, thus only the coded ID is required, but the Consignee or Delivery address may vary and would have to be clearly specified, preferably in structured format.
LOC
C(5) : Place/location identificationA 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 informationA 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.
SG42 C(99) : RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references only relevant to the specified party rather than the line item.
RFF
M(1) : ReferenceA segment identifying the reference by its number and where appropriate a line number within a document.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment specifying the date and/or time related to the reference.
SG43 C(5) : DOC-DTM
A group of segments identifying the documentary requirements of the specified party.
DOC
M(1) : Document/message detailsA 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/periodA segment specifying the date and/or time of the document.
SG44 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 informationA segment to identify a person or department, and their function, to whom communications should be directed.
COM
C(5) : Communication contactA segment to identify a communications type and number for the contact specified in the CTA segment.
SG45 C(99) : ALC-ALI-DTM-SG46-SG47-SG48-SG49-SG50
A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for the line item where this is different to or not specified within the heading section.
ALC
M(1) : Allowance or chargeA segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where necessary its calculation sequence.
ALI
C(5) : Additional informationA 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/periodA segment to identify the date/time/period information related to the allowance or charge, e.g. period of validity.
SG46 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) : QuantityA segment identifying the type of quantity and the quantity related to the allowance or charge.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment specifying, if required, the range to which the allowance or charge applies.
SG47 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 5 tons to 10 tons.
PCD
M(1) : Percentage detailsA segment identifying the percentage and the percentage basis for the calculation of the allowance or charge.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment specifying, if required, a range for the application of the percentage.
SG48 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 amountA segment identifying the monetary amount for the allowance or charge.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment specifying, if required, a range for the application of the allowance/charge amount.
SG49 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 detailsA segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis for calculation.
RNG
C(1) : Range detailsA segment specifying, if required, the range for the application of the allowance/charge rate.
SG50 C(5) : TAX-MOA
A group of segments specifying tax related information for the allowance or charge.
TAX
M(1) : Duty/tax/fee detailsA segment specifying the tax type, category and rate, or exemption, related to the allowance or charge.
MOA
C(1) : Monetary amountA segment specifying the tax amount for the allowance or charge.
SG51 C(10) : TDT-SG52
A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport, location and relevant dates and times for transportation, relating to the line item, where this is different to or not specified within the heading section.
TDT
M(1) : Transport informationA segment specifying the mode, means and identification of the transport for the goods item being ordered, where this is different to or not specified within the heading section.
SG52 C(10) : LOC-DTM
A group of segments giving the location and date/time information relative to the transportation.
LOC
M(1) : Place/location identificationA segment identifying locations relevant to the transport specified in the TDT segment.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment identifying the date/time details of departure and/or arrival of the transported goods for the specified location.
SG53 C(5) : TOD-LOC
A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the line item where this is different to or not specified within the heading section.
TOD
M(1) : Terms of delivery or transportA segment identifying the delivery terms to be used.
LOC
C(2) : Place/location identificationA segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery terms specified in the TOD segment.
SG54 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 where this is different to or not specified within the heading section.
EQD
M(1) : Equipment detailsA 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 e.g. a container identification.
HAN
C(5) : Handling instructionsA segment providing information on required handling of materials and additionally, if required, identifying hazardous materials in the ordered item.
MEA
C(5) : MeasurementsA segment providing measurement information for the equipment.
FTX
C(5) : Free textA 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.
SG55 C(100) : SCC-FTX-RFF-SG56
A group of segments specifying requested delivery schedules relating to quantities, frequencies, and dates, required for the line item, where this is different to or not specified within the heading section.
SCC
M(1) : Scheduling conditionsA 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 textA 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.
RFF
C(5) : ReferenceA segment for specifying references relevant to a schedule.
SG56 C(10) : QTY-DTM
A group of segments to specify the scheduled quantities, date/time details of the schedule and where required the reference of the schedule.
QTY
M(1) : QuantityA segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to the schedule and pattern established in the SCC segment e.g. delivery quantity.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA 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.
SG57 C(999) : RCS-RFF-DTM-FTX
A group of segments identifying any rules, laws or regulations with which the supplier must comply to meet requirements e.g. building regulations, safety requirements, etc.
RCS
M(1) : Requirements and conditionsA segment to enable industry or national requirements to be specified.
RFF
C(5) : ReferenceA segment identifying the referenced document by its number and where appropriate, a line number.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment indicating the date/time details relating to the references.
FTX
C(99999) : Free textA 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.
SG58 C(10) : STG-SG59
A group of segments indicating information (quantity and amount) for the calculation of the amortization.
STG
M(1) : StagesA segment providing information related to the kind of stage in a process, the total number of stages and the current stage.
SG60 C(999) : DGS-FTX-SG61
A group of segments identifying handling information and dangerous goods and hazardous material information with associated points of contact and communications numbers at the item level.
DGS
M(1) : Dangerous goodsA segment identifying dangerous goods and hazardous material information.
FTX
C(5) : Free textA segment providing free form text information relating to the dangerous goods.
SG61 C(99) : CTA-COM
A group of segments providing contacts and communications numbers associated with dangerous goods information.
CTA
M(1) : Contact informationA segment identifying to whom communications should be directed concerning dangerous goods.
COM
C(5) : Communication contactA segment identifying communication numbers of the contacts to whom communications should be directed.
SG62 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 identificationThis 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 detailsTo 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(99) : Communication contactTo identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed.
RFF
C(9) : ReferenceA segment giving reference related to the file identified by a previous external file link identification segment
DTM
C(9) : Date/time/periodThis segment will convey the date/time details of the external file.
QTY
C(9) : QuantityThe size/volume of the external file identified in the previous external file link identification segment.
UNS
M(1) : Section controlA service segment placed at the start of the summary section to avoid segment collision.
MOA
C(99) : Monetary amountA segment giving the total amounts for the whole order message.
CNT
C(10) : Control totalA segment by which control totals may be provided by the sender for checking by the receiver.
SG63 C(10) : ALC-ALI-MOA
A group of segments specifying allowances and charges summary totals for the order.
ALC
M(1) : Allowance or chargeA segment identifying the charge or allowance type to be summarised.
ALI
C(1) : Additional informationA segment indicating that allowance or charge specified is subject to special conditions owing to origin, customs preference or commercial factors.
MOA
M(2) : Monetary amountA segment specifying the summary amount for the allowance or charge.
UNT
M(1) : Message trailerA service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message (including the UNH & UNT) and the control reference number of the message.
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 99 -------+
NAD, Name and address M 1 |
LOC, Place/location identification C 99 |
FII, Financial institution information C 5 |
|
--- Segment Group 3 ------------------------- C 99 ------+|
RFF, Reference M 1 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 4 ------------------------- C 5 ------+|
DOC, Document/message details M 1 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 5 ------------------------- C 5 ------+|
CTA, Contact information M 1 ||
COM, Communication contact C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
--- Segment Group 6 ------------------------- C 5 -------+
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details M 1 |
MOA, Monetary amount C 1 |
LOC, Place/location identification C 9 |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
--- Segment Group 7 ------------------------- C 5 -------+
CUX, Currencies M 1 |
PCD, Percentage details C 5 |
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
--- Segment Group 8 ------------------------- C 10 -------+
PYT, Payment terms M 1 |
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |
PCD, Percentage details C 1 |
|
--- Segment Group 9 ------------------------- C 9999 ------+|
MOA, Monetary amount M 1 ||
GIR, Related identification numbers C 9 ||
RJL, Accounting journal identification C 99 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
--- Segment Group 10 ------------------------ C 10 -------+
TDT, Transport information M 1 |
|
--- Segment Group 11 ------------------------ C 10 ------+|
LOC, Place/location identification M 1 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
--- Segment Group 12 ------------------------ C 5 -------+
TOD, Terms of delivery or transport M 1 |
LOC, Place/location identification C 2 |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
--- Segment Group 13 ------------------------ C 99 -------+
PAC, Package M 1 |
MEA, Measurements C 5 |
|
--- Segment Group 14 ------------------------ 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 15 ------------------------ C 10 -------+
EQD, Equipment details M 1 |
HAN, Handling instructions C 5 |
MEA, Measurements C 5 |
FTX, Free text C 5 |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
--- Segment Group 16 ------------------------ C 10 -------+
SCC, Scheduling conditions M 1 |
FTX, Free text C 5 |
RFF, Reference C 5 |
|
--- Segment Group 17 ------------------------ C 10 ------+|
QTY, Quantity M 1 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
--- Segment Group 18 ------------------------ C 25 -------+
APR, Additional price information M 1 |
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |
RNG, Range details C 1 |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
--- Segment Group 19 ------------------------ C 99 -------+
ALC, Allowance or charge M 1 |
ALI, Additional information C 5 |
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |
|
--- Segment Group 20 ------------------------ C 1 ------+|
QTY, Quantity M 1 ||
RNG, Range details C 1 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 21 ------------------------ C 1 ------+|
PCD, Percentage details M 1 ||
RNG, Range details C 1 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 22 ------------------------ C 2 ------+|
MOA, Monetary amount M 1 ||
RNG, Range details C 1 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 23 ------------------------ C 1 ------+|
RTE, Rate details M 1 ||
RNG, Range details C 1 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 24 ------------------------ C 5 ------+|
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details M 1 ||
MOA, Monetary amount C 1 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
--- Segment Group 25 ------------------------ 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 26 ------------------------ C 999 -------+
DGS, Dangerous goods M 1 |
FTX, Free text C 5 |
|
--- Segment Group 27 ------------------------ C 99 ------+|
CTA, Contact information M 1 ||
COM, Communication contact C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
--- Segment Group 28 ------------------------ 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 29 ------------------------ 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 30 ------------------------ C 999 ------+|
CCI, Characteristic/class id M 1 ||
CAV, Characteristic value C 10 ||
MEA, Measurements C 10 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 31 ------------------------ C 10 ------+|
PYT, Payment terms M 1 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 ||
PCD, Percentage details C 1 ||
||
--- Segment Group 32 ------------------------ C 9999 -----+||
MOA, Monetary amount M 1 |||
GIR, Related identification numbers C 9 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
|
--- Segment Group 33 ------------------------ C 25 ------+|
PRI, Price details M 1 ||
CUX, Currencies C 1 ||
APR, Additional price information C 99 ||
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 ||
GEI, Processing information C 99 ||
MOA, Monetary amount C 99 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- 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 ||
PCD, Percentage details C 1 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 ||
||
--- Segment Group 39 ------------------------ C 99 -----+||
QTY, Quantity M 1 |||
STS, Status C 99 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
|
--- Segment Group 40 ------------------------ C 10 ------+|
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details M 1 ||
MOA, Monetary amount C 1 ||
LOC, Place/location identification C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 41 ------------------------ C 999 ------+|
NAD, Name and address M 1 ||
LOC, Place/location identification C 5 ||
FII, Financial institution information C 5 ||
||
--- Segment Group 42 ------------------------ C 99 -----+||
RFF, Reference M 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
||
--- Segment Group 43 ------------------------ C 5 -----+||
DOC, Document/message details M 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
||
--- Segment Group 44 ------------------------ C 5 -----+||
CTA, Contact information M 1 |||
COM, Communication contact C 5 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
|
--- Segment Group 45 ------------------------ C 99 ------+|
ALC, Allowance or charge M 1 ||
ALI, Additional information C 5 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 ||
||
--- Segment Group 46 ------------------------ C 1 -----+||
QTY, Quantity M 1 |||
RNG, Range details C 1 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
||
--- Segment Group 47 ------------------------ C 1 -----+||
PCD, Percentage details M 1 |||
RNG, Range details C 1 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
||
--- Segment Group 48 ------------------------ C 2 -----+||
MOA, Monetary amount M 1 |||
RNG, Range details C 1 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
||
--- Segment Group 49 ------------------------ C 1 -----+||
RTE, Rate details M 1 |||
RNG, Range details C 1 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
||
--- Segment Group 50 ------------------------ C 5 -----+||
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details M 1 |||
MOA, Monetary amount C 1 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
|
--- Segment Group 51 ------------------------ C 10 ------+|
TDT, Transport information M 1 ||
||
--- Segment Group 52 ------------------------ C 10 -----+||
LOC, Place/location identification M 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
|
--- Segment Group 53 ------------------------ C 5 ------+|
TOD, Terms of delivery or transport M 1 ||
LOC, Place/location identification C 2 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 54 ------------------------ C 10 ------+|
EQD, Equipment details M 1 ||
HAN, Handling instructions C 5 ||
MEA, Measurements C 5 ||
FTX, Free text C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
|
--- Segment Group 55 ------------------------ C 100 ------+|
SCC, Scheduling conditions M 1 ||
FTX, Free text C 5 ||
RFF, Reference C 5 ||
||
--- Segment Group 56 ------------------------ C 10 -----+||
QTY, Quantity M 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
|
--- Segment Group 57 ------------------------ 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 58 ------------------------ C 10 ------+|
STG, Stages M 1 ||
||
--- Segment Group 59 ------------------------ C 3 -----+||
QTY, Quantity M 1 |||
MOA, Monetary amount C 1 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
|
--- Segment Group 60 ------------------------ C 999 ------+|
DGS, Dangerous goods M 1 ||
FTX, Free text C 5 ||
||
--- Segment Group 61 ------------------------ C 99 -----+||
CTA, Contact information M 1 |||
COM, Communication contact C 5 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
|
--- Segment Group 62 ------------------------ C 99 ------+|
EFI, External file link identification M 1 ||
CED, Computer environment details C 99 ||
COM, Communication contact C 99 ||
RFF, Reference C 9 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 9 ||
QTY, Quantity C 9 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
UNS, Section control M 1
MOA, Monetary amount C 99
CNT, Control total C 10
--- Segment Group 63 ------------------------ C 10 -------+
ALC, Allowance or charge M 1 |
ALI, Additional information C 1 |
MOA, Monetary amount M 2 |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
UNT, Message trailer M 1