D18A | EDIFACTORY

Message D18A/RETANN

Announcement for returns message

A message by which a party announces to another party details of goods for return due to specified reasons (e.g. returns for repair, returns at end of leasing period, returns because of damage).

Message description

UNH

M(1) : Message header

A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Announcement for returns message is RETANN. Note: Announcement for returns messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 RETANN 0052 D 0054 18A 0051 UN

BGM

M(1) : Beginning of message

A segment by which the sender must uniquely identify the Announcement For Returns message.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the dates, and when relevant, the times related to the whole message. The segment must be specified at least once to specify the message date as allocated by the sender.

FTX

C(9) : 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.

CUX

C(9) : Currencies

A segment to specify currencies and relevant details for the rate of exchange.

SG1 C(9) : DOC-DTM

A group of segments identifying documents which the message sender requests to receive, and if necessary when he wishes to receive them, as a result of the announcement of returns message, e.g. returns instruction, credit note.

DOC

M(1) : Document/message details

A segment by which the sender of the message indicates to the receiver what type of document or message is required in return (e.g. returns instruction, credit note).

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and where necessary the time related to the current document. This segment may be used to indicate required document receipt dates, times, or periods.

SG2 C(9) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments providing references and where necessary associated dates related to the current message, e.g. despatch note number, invoice, etc.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment for identifying a reference by its type and number.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and where necessary the time of the reference.

SG3 C(9) : NAD-LOC-SG4-SG5

A group of segments identifying the parties involved in the announcement for returns message and any associated information.

NAD

M(1) : Name and address

A segment to identify a party name and address, either by coded identification or in clear form. It is recommended that where possible only the coded form of the party identification should be specified, e.g. the Buyer and Seller are known to each other, thus only the coded identification is required. It is recommended that the party announcing the return and the party to whom the announcement is directed are identified in this segment.

LOC

C(999) : Place/location identification

A segment to allow the further identification of locations related to the current party, e.g. the location of the goods for return.

SG4 C(9) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments for specifying any references related to the current.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment for identifying a reference related to the current party by its type and number.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and where necessary the time of the reference.

SG5 C(9) : CTA-COM

A group of segments identifying the contact person or department for the current party.

CTA

M(1) : Contact information

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

COM

C(9) : Communication contact

A segment specifying the communication channel and number for the specified contact.

SG6 C(9) : TOD-LOC

A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the whole announcement for returns.

TOD

M(1) : Terms of delivery or transport

A segment identifying the delivery terms used, e.g. INCOTERMS code could be used to specify the delivery terms.

LOC

C(9) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery terms.

SG7 C(9) : TDT-LOC-DTM

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

TDT

M(1) : Transport information

A segment specifying the mode and means of the transport for the goods being announced for return.

LOC

C(9) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying locations relevant to the transport details.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying any dates associated with the transport details.

SG8 C(9) : EQD-MEA-FTX

A group of segments to specify equipment necessary for transport.

EQD

M(1) : Equipment details

A segment to specify equipment, equipment size and type used in the transport.

MEA

C(9) : Measurements

A segment to specify measurements associated with the equipment, such as weight.

FTX

C(9) : Free text

A segment to specify processable supplementary information associated with the equipment.

SG9 C(9) : ALC-ALI-DTM-MOA-SG10

A group of segments specifying allowances and, or charges for the whole announcement for returns message. Information specified in this segment group may be used to identify charges which will be imposed or allowances which will be requested by the message sender to cover the cost of storing the goods for return. Additional information, dates and times, monetary amounts and tax details which are related to the allowances or charges may also be specified.

ALC

M(1) : Allowance or charge

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

ALI

C(9) : Additional information

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

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying any dates and, or times which are related to the allowances or charges.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment to specify any monetary amounts related to the current allowances or charges.

SG10 C(9) : TAX-MOA

A group of segments specifying tax related information for the allowances or charges.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment specifying the tax type, category and rate, or exemption, related to the allowances or charges.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying amounts related to the tax details for the allowance or charge.

SG11 M(9999) : LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-DTM-PRI-FTX-LOC-MOA-SG12-SG13-

SG14-SG15-SG16-SG17-SG18-SG20-SG21-SG22 A group of segments providing details of the individual items which are being announced for return. There must be at least one occurrence of this segment group within an announcement for returns.

LIN

M(1) : Line item

A segment identifying a line item by the line item number and configuration level, and additionally, identifying the return product. Other product identification numbers, e.g. supplier product number etc., can be specified within the following PIA segment.

PIA

C(9) : Additional product id

A segment to provide additional identification to the product specified in the LIN segment (e.g. Harmonized System number).

IMD

C(9) : Item description

A segment for describing the current line item as well as product characteristic. This segment should be used for products that cannot be fully identified by an article number.

MEA

C(9) : Measurements

A segment enabling the physical measurements of the current item to be specified where this is required for full identification of the product.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying date and or time, or period details relating to the current line item only, e.g. receipt date, requested pick-up date.

PRI

C(9) : Price details

A segment to provide the details of the price of the product which is being announced for return.

FTX

C(9) : Free text

LOC

C(9) : Place/location identification

A segment to allow the further identification of locations related to the current line item, e.g. location of product for return.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying any monetary amounts relating to the product, e.g. credit note amount.

SG12 C(9) : TAX-MOA

A group of segments specifying tax related information for the currently identified product, e.g. tax amount, etc.

TAX

M(1) : Duty/tax/fee details

A segment specifying the tax type, category and rate, or exemption, for the current product.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment specifying amounts related to the tax details for the current product.

SG13 C(9) : QTY-CDI

A group of segments specifying quantities for return and states related to the quantities being returned, e.g. never ordered, damaged.

QTY

M(1) : Quantity

A segment identifying the product quantities, e.g. requested return quantity.

CDI

C(9) : Physical or logical state

A segment to indicate the physical or logical state of the quantity detailed in the QTY segment for the current line item, e.g. never ordered, damaged.

SG14 C(9) : DOC-DTM

A group of segments identifying documents which the message sender requests to receive, and if necessary when he wishes to receive them, for the current line item only as a result of the announcement of returns message, e.g. returns instruction, credit note.

DOC

M(1) : Document/message details

A segment by which the sender of the message indicates to the receiver what type of document or message is required in return (e.g. returns instruction, credit note).

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and where necessary the time related to the current document.

SG15 C(9) : RFF-DTM

A group of segments for specifying any references relating to the current line item only, e.g. invoice number, etc.

RFF

M(1) : Reference

A segment for the inclusion of any references related to the current line item.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying the date and where necessary the time of the reference.

SG16 C(9) : DGS-QTY-FTX

A group of segments giving information about dangerous goods.

DGS

M(1) : Dangerous goods

A segment to indicate the class of dangerous goods.

QTY

C(9) : Quantity

A segment to specify quantity of the given dangerous goods.

FTX

C(9) : Free text

A segment to describe dangerous goods.

SG17 C(9) : HAN-FTX

A group of segments identifying handling instructions relevant to the current line item only.

HAN

M(1) : Handling instructions

A segment providing information on required handling and notification of hazardous materials relevant to the current line item only.

FTX

C(9) : Free text

A segment with free text information relevant to the handling instructions, in coded or clear form, used when additional handling information is needed. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually.

SG18 C(9) : PAC-SG19

A group of segments identifying packaging, marks and numbers, date and time information for the product which is announced for return.

PAC

M(1) : Package

A segment specifying the number and type of the packages and, or physical units and the type of packaging for the current line item.

SG19 C(9) : PCI-DTM-GIN

A group of segments specifying markings, labels, and packing numbers for the current package.

PCI

M(1) : Package identification

A segment specifying markings and or labels used on the current package.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment for specifying date and or time, or period related to the package.

GIN

C(9) : Goods identity number

A segment providing the identity numbers of the current package.

SG20 C(9) : TDT-LOC-DTM

A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport, location and relevant dates and times for transportation, relating to the current line item.

TDT

M(1) : Transport information

A segment specifying the mode and means of the transport for the current line item.

LOC

C(9) : Place/location identification

A segment identifying locations relevant to the transport details.

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment identifying any dates associated with the transport details.

SG21 C(9) : EQD-MEA-FTX

A group of segments to specify equipment related to the transport of the current line item.

EQD

M(1) : Equipment details

A segment to specify equipment, equipment size and type used in the transport.

MEA

C(9) : Measurements

A segment to specify measurements, other than dimensions, associated with the equipment, such as weight.

FTX

C(9) : Free text

A segment to specify processable supplementary information associated with the equipment.

SG22 C(9) : ALC-ALI-DTM-MOA-PCD-SG23

A group of segments specifying allowances and or charges for the current line item only. Information specified in this segment group may be used to identify charges which will be imposed or allowances which will be requested by the message sender to cover the cost of storing the goods for return. Additional information, dates and times, monetary amounts and tax details which are related to the allowances or charges may also be specified.

ALC

M(1) : Allowance or charge

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

ALI

C(9) : Additional information

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

DTM

C(9) : Date/time/period

A segment specifying any dates and, or times which are related to the allowances or charges.

MOA

C(9) : Monetary amount

A segment to specify any monetary amounts related to the current allowances or charges.

PCD

C(9) : Percentage details

A segment to specify any percentage values related to the current allowances or charges.

SG23 C(9) : TAX-MOA

A group of segments specifying tax related information for the allowances or charges.

SG24 C(9) : TAX-MOA

A group of segments specifying tax totals for the announcement for returns message.

Message structure

UNH, Message header                           M        1
BGM, Beginning of message                     M        1
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9
FTX, Free text                                C        9
CUX, Currencies                               C        9

--- Segment Group 1 ------------------------- C        9 -------+
DOC, Document/message details                 M        1        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 2 ------------------------- C        9 -------+
RFF, Reference                                M        1        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 3 ------------------------- C        9 -------+
NAD, Name and address                         M        1        |
LOC, Place/location identification            C      999        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 4 ------------------------- C        9 ------+|
RFF, Reference                                M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 5 ------------------------- C        9 ------+|
CTA, Contact information                      M        1       ||
COM, Communication contact                    C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 6 ------------------------- C        9 -------+
TOD, Terms of delivery or transport           M        1        |
LOC, Place/location identification            C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 7 ------------------------- C        9 -------+
TDT, Transport information                    M        1        |
LOC, Place/location identification            C        9        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 8 ------------------------- C        9 -------+
EQD, Equipment details                        M        1        |
MEA, Measurements                             C        9        |
FTX, Free text                                C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+

--- Segment Group 9 ------------------------- C        9 -------+
ALC, Allowance or charge                      M        1        |
ALI, Additional information                   C        9        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 10 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1       ||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++

--- Segment Group 11 ------------------------ M     9999 -------+
LIN, Line item                                M        1        |
PIA, Additional product id                    C        9        |
IMD, Item description                         C        9        |
MEA, Measurements                             C        9        |
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9        |
PRI, Price details                            C        9        |
FTX, Free text                                C        9        |
LOC, Place/location identification            C        9        |
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9        |
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 12 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1       ||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 13 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
QTY, Quantity                                 M        1       ||
CDI, Physical or logical state                C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 14 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
DOC, Document/message details                 M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 15 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
RFF, Reference                                M        1       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 16 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
DGS, Dangerous goods                          M        1       ||
QTY, Quantity                                 C        9       ||
FTX, Free text                                C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 17 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
HAN, Handling instructions                    M        1       ||
FTX, Free text                                C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 18 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
PAC, Package                                  M        1       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 19 ------------------------ C        9 -----+||
PCI, Package identification                   M        1      |||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9      |||
GIN, Goods identity number                    C        9      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------++|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 20 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
TDT, Transport information                    M        1       ||
LOC, Place/location identification            C        9       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 21 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
EQD, Equipment details                        M        1       ||
MEA, Measurements                             C        9       ||
FTX, Free text                                C        9       ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
                                                                |
--- Segment Group 22 ------------------------ C        9 ------+|
ALC, Allowance or charge                      M        1       ||
ALI, Additional information                   C        9       ||
DTM, Date/time/period                         C        9       ||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9       ||
PCD, Percentage details                       C        9       ||
                                                               ||
--- Segment Group 23 ------------------------ C        9 -----+||
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1      |||
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        1      |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+++
UNS, Section control                          M        1
CNT, Control total                            C        9
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9

--- Segment Group 24 ------------------------ C        9 -------+
TAX, Duty/tax/fee details                     M        1        |
MOA, Monetary amount                          C        9        |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
UNT, Message trailer                          M        1