D96A
Message D96A/DESADV
Despatch advice message
A message specifying details for goods despatched or ready for despatch under agreed conditions. The United Nations Despatch Advice Message serves both as a specification for Delivery Despatch Advice and also as a Returns Despatch Advice message. Throughout this document, the reference to 'Despatch Advice' may be interpreted as conveying the wider meaning of 'Delivery Despatch Advice/Returns Despatch Advice'.
Message description
UNH
M(1) : Message headerA service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Despatch advice message is DESADV. Note: Despatch advice messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 DESADV 0052 D 0054 96A 0051 UN
BGM
M(1) : Beginning of messageA segment for unique identification of the Despatch Advice document, by means of its name and its number.
DTM
C(10) : Date/time/periodDate/time/period related to the whole message. The DTM segment must be specified at least once to identify the Despatch Advice date.
ALI
C(5) : Additional informationA segment indicating that the message is subject to special conditions due to origin, customs preference or commercial factors.
MEA
C(5) : MeasurementsA segment specifying the weight and volume of the consignment.
MOA
C(5) : Monetary amountA segment to transmit monetary amounts for the whole despatch required by the consignee to prepare customs clearance procedures.
SG1 C(10) : RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references where necessary, their dates relating to the whole message, e.g. contract number.
RFF
M(1) : ReferenceA segment for referencing documents relating to the whole despatch advice message, e.g. purchase orders, delivery instructions, import/export license.
DTM
C(1) : Date/time/periodDate/time/period from the referred document.
SG2 C(10) : NAD-LOC-SG3-SG4
A group of segments identifying names, addresses, locations, and required supporting documents relevant to the whole Despatch Advice.
NAD
M(1) : Name and addressA segment for identifying names, addresses, and their functions relevant to the whole Despatch Advice. Identification of the parties involved is recommended for the Despatch Advice message, and is to be given in the NAD segment. 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. The consignee or delivery address may vary and would have to be clearly specified, preferably in structured format.
LOC
C(10) : Place/location identificationA segment indicating more details regarding specific places/locations related to the party specified in the NAD segment, e.g. internal site/building number.
SG3 C(10) : RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references relevant only to the specified party rather than the whole message.
RFF
M(1) : ReferenceA segment for referencing documents relating to the party specified by the NAD segment.
DTM
C(1) : Date/time/periodA segment for specifying Date/time/period of the referred document.
SG4 C(10) : CTA-COM
A group of segments to identify the people, functions, departments and appropriate numbers to whom communication should be directed.
CTA
M(1) : Contact informationA segment to identify the person, function or department to whom communication should be directed.
COM
C(5) : Communication contactA segment to identify communication types and numbers for the person, function or department identified in the CTA.
SG5 C(10) : TOD-LOC-FTX
A group of segments indicating terms of delivery.
TOD
M(1) : Terms of delivery or transportA segment indicating the terms of delivery and transfer for the whole despatch advice.
LOC
C(5) : Place/location identificationA segment indicating locations relevant to the TOD segment.
FTX
C(5) : Free textAdditional free text pertinent to terms of delivery. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually.
SG6 C(10) : TDT-PCD-SG7
A group of segments specifying details of the mode and means of transport and date/time of departure and destination relevant to the whole despatch advice.
TDT
M(1) : Details of transportA segment specifying the carriage, and the mode and means of transport of the goods being despatched.
PCD
C(6) : Percentage detailsA segment specifying the percentage of utilization of the capacity of the means of transport.
SG7 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 indicating locations relevant to the transport specified in the TDT segment.
DTM
C(10) : Date/time/periodA segment giving the date/time/period information of departure and/or arrival of the transported goods for the specified location.
SG8 C(10) : EQD-MEA-SEL-EQA-SG9
A group of segments providing information relative to the equipment used for the transportation of goods relevant to the whole despatch advice.
EQD
M(1) : Equipment detailsA segment to define fixed information regarding equipment used in conjunction with the whole despatch advice, and if required, to indicate responsibility for supply of the equipment.
MEA
C(5) : MeasurementsA segment specifying physical measurements of equipment described in the EQD segment.
SEL
C(25) : Seal numberA segment specifying a seal number connected to a specific equipment named in the EQD.
EQA
C(5) : Attached equipmentA segment identifying equipment either attached to the equipment described in the EQD segment above, or equipment related to that described in the EQD segment, and which is further defined in a subsequent EQD segment.
SG9 C(10) : HAN-FTX
A group of segments providing information on hazardous goods and their handling.
HAN
M(1) : Handling instructionsA segment providing information on handling and notification of hazardous materials in the specified equipment.
FTX
C(10) : Free textA segment with free text information in coded or clear form to give further clarification, when required, for hazardous material.
SG10 C(9999) : CPS-FTX-SG11-SG15
A group of segments providing details of all package levels and of the individual despatched items contained in the consignment. This segment group provides the capability to give the hierarchical packing relationships. The group defines a logical top-down order structure. The lowest level package information of the hierarchy is followed by the detail product information.
CPS
M(1) : Consignment packing sequenceA segment identifying the sequence in which packing of the consignment occurs, e.g. boxes loaded onto a pallet.
FTX
C(5) : Free textA segment with free text information in coded or clear form to give further clarification, when required, as to the packing sequence. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually.
SG11 C(9999) : PAC-MEA-QTY-SG12-SG13
A group of segments identifying packaging, physical dimensions, marks and numbers, quantities, date and time information, handling information and information about packing at this level.
PAC
M(1) : PackageA segment specifying the number and type of the packages/physical units and the physical type of packaging for the despatched goods.
MEA
C(10) : MeasurementsA segment specifying physical measurements of the packages/physical units described in the PAC segment.
QTY
C(10) : QuantityA segment to specify the quantity per package described in the PAC segment.
SG12 C(10) : HAN-FTX
A group of segments providing information on hazardous goods and handling.
HAN
M(1) : Handling instructionsA segment providing information on required handling and notification of hazardous materials in the specified package.
FTX
C(10) : Free textA segment with free text information in coded or clear form to give further clarification, when required, for hazardous materials.
SG13 C(1000) : PCI-RFF-DTM-GIR-SG14
A group of segments specifying markings, labels, and packing numbers.
PCI
M(1) : Package identificationA segment specifying markings and/or labels used on individual physical units (packages) described in the PAC segment.
RFF
C(1) : ReferenceA segment for referencing the package identification e.g. master label number.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment for specifying date/time/period related to the document referenced.
GIR
C(99) : Related identification numbersA segment providing set of package identification related numbers, e.g. a package label number and a KANBAN card number assigned to the same package.
SG14 C(99) : GIN-DLM
A group of segments giving package identification numbers and, where relevant, delivery limitation information.
GIN
M(1) : Goods identity numberA segment providing the identity numbers of packages being despatched.
DLM
C(10) : Delivery limitationsA segment to identify any limitation on delivery of goods, e.g. hold until final approval by supplier.
SG15 C(9999) : LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-QTY-ALI-GIN-GIR-DLM-DTM-FTX-MOA-SG16-SG17-SG18-SG19-SG20-SG23
A group of segments providing details of the individual despatched items.
LIN
M(1) : Line itemA segment identifying the product being despatched. All other segments in the detail section following the LIN segment refer to that line item.
PIA
C(10) : Additional product idA segment providing additional product identification.
IMD
C(25) : Item descriptionA segment for describing the product being despatched. This segment should be used for products that cannot be identified by a product code or article number.
MEA
C(10) : MeasurementsA segment specifying physical measurements of the despatched item in original or unpacked form.
QTY
C(10) : QuantityA segment to give quantity information concerning the product.
ALI
C(10) : Additional informationA segment indicating that the line item is subject to special conditions due to origin, customs preference, or commercial factors.
GIN
C(100) : Goods identity numberA segment providing identity numbers of the goods being despatched, e.g. serial numbers for assembled equipment.
GIR
C(100) : Related identification numbersA segment providing sets of related identification numbers for a line item, e.g. engine number, chassis number and transmission number for a vehicle.
DLM
C(100) : Delivery limitationsA segment to identify any limitation on delivery of goods e.g. hold until final approval by supplier.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment providing date, time information related to the line item, e.g. production date.
FTX
C(5) : Free textA segment with free text information in coded or clear form to give further clarification, when required, to the line item. In computer to computer exchanges such text will normally require the receiver to process this segment manually.
MOA
C(5) : Monetary amountA segment giving monetary amounts required by the consignee to undertake customs clearance procedures.
SG16 C(10) : RFF-DTM
SG17 C(10) : DGS-QTY-FTX
SG18 C(100) : LOC-NAD-DTM-QTY
A group of segments giving location information and where relevant, additional addresses, date and time, and quantities.
LOC
M(1) : Place/location identificationA segment identifying a specific location to which products will be delivered.
NAD
C(1) : Name and addressA segment for identifying names and addresses and their functions relevant to the delivery point. 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. The consignee or delivery address may vary and would have to be clearly specified, preferably in structured format.
DTM
C(1) : Date/time/periodA segment providing date/time information relevant for delivery to the specific location.
QTY
C(10) : QuantityA segment to specify quantity for the given location.
SG19 C(1000) : SGP-QTY
A group of segments indicating the split placement of packages or unpacked goods into equipment.
SGP
M(1) : Split goods placementA segment to specify the placement of goods in relation to one equipment. If goods are unpacked, their quantity would be given in the following QTY segment.
QTY
C(10) : QuantityA segment to specify the quantity of unpacked goods being placed in a specific equipment.
SG20 C(9999) : PCI-DTM-MEA-QTY-SG21-SG22
A group of segments identifying one specific package or a number of packages, their marks and numbers, measurements, quantities, date and time information and handling instructions.
PCI
M(1) : Package identificationA segment specifying marking and labels used on individual packages or a range of packages.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment giving the date/time details related to the goods within the packages e.g. expiration date.
MEA
C(10) : MeasurementsA segment specifying physical measurements of packages.
QTY
C(1) : QuantityA segment to specify quantity per package.
SG21 C(10) : GIN-DLM
A group of segments giving package identification numbers and, where relevant, delivery limitation information.
GIN
M(1) : Goods identity numberA segment providing identification numbers being applied to the packages despatched.
DLM
C(100) : Delivery limitationsA segment to identify any limitation on delivery of goods e.g. hold until final approval by supplier.
SG22 C(10) : HAN-FTX-GIN
A group of segment providing information on hazardous materials and handling.
HAN
M(1) : Handling instructionsA segment providing information on handling and notification of hazardous materials.
FTX
C(5) : Free textA segment with free text information in coded or clear form to give further clarification, when required, for hazardous materials.
GIN
C(1000) : Goods identity numberA segment providing identification numbers being applied to the packages containing hazardous goods.
SG23 C(10) : QVR-DTM
A group of segments identifying quantity variances, the reason for the variance, and, when relevant, date and time information.
QVR
M(1) : Quantity variancesA segment identifying a quantity variance and the reason for the variance.
DTM
C(5) : Date/time/periodA segment to give date and time information relative to the quantity variances, e.g. proposed delivery date on the back order.
CNT
C(5) : Control totalA segment by which control totals may be provided by sender for checking by the receiver.
UNT
M(1) : Message trailerA service segment ending a message, giving the total number of segments in the message 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 C 10
ALI, Additional information C 5
MEA, Measurements C 5
MOA, Monetary amount C 5
--- Segment Group 1 ------------------------- C 10 -------+
RFF, Reference M 1 |
DTM, Date/time/period C 1 |
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--- Segment Group 2 ------------------------- C 10 -------+
NAD, Name and address M 1 |
LOC, Place/location identification C 10 |
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--- Segment Group 3 ------------------------- C 10 ------+|
RFF, Reference M 1 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 1 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------+|
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--- Segment Group 4 ------------------------- C 10 ------+|
CTA, Contact information M 1 ||
COM, Communication contact C 5 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
--- Segment Group 5 ------------------------- C 10 -------+
TOD, Terms of delivery or transport M 1 |
LOC, Place/location identification C 5 |
FTX, Free text C 5 |
---- -----------------------------------------------------------+
--- Segment Group 6 ------------------------- C 10 -------+
TDT, Details of transport M 1 |
PCD, Percentage details C 6 |
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--- Segment Group 7 ------------------------- C 10 ------+|
LOC, Place/location identification M 1 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 10 ||
---- ----------------------------------------------------------++
--- Segment Group 8 ------------------------- C 10 -------+
EQD, Equipment details M 1 |
MEA, Measurements C 5 |
SEL, Seal number C 25 |
EQA, Attached equipment C 5 |
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--- Segment Group 9 ------------------------- C 10 ------+|
HAN, Handling instructions M 1 ||
FTX, Free text C 10 ||
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--- Segment Group 10 ------------------------ C 9999 -------+
CPS, Consignment packing sequence M 1 |
FTX, Free text C 5 |
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--- Segment Group 11 ------------------------ C 9999 ------+|
PAC, Package M 1 ||
MEA, Measurements C 10 ||
QTY, Quantity C 10 ||
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--- Segment Group 12 ------------------------ C 10 -----+||
HAN, Handling instructions M 1 |||
FTX, Free text C 10 |||
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--- Segment Group 13 ------------------------ C 1000 -----+||
PCI, Package identification M 1 |||
RFF, Reference C 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |||
GIR, Related identification numbers C 99 |||
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--- Segment Group 14 ------------------------ C 99 ----+|||
GIN, Goods identity number M 1 ||||
DLM, Delivery limitations C 10 ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------+++|
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--- Segment Group 15 ------------------------ C 9999 ------+|
LIN, Line item M 1 ||
PIA, Additional product id C 10 ||
IMD, Item description C 25 ||
MEA, Measurements C 10 ||
QTY, Quantity C 10 ||
ALI, Additional information C 10 ||
GIN, Goods identity number C 100 ||
GIR, Related identification numbers C 100 ||
DLM, Delivery limitations C 100 ||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 ||
FTX, Free text C 5 ||
MOA, Monetary amount C 5 ||
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--- Segment Group 16 ------------------------ C 10 -----+||
RFF, Reference M 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 1 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
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--- Segment Group 17 ------------------------ C 10 -----+||
DGS, Dangerous goods M 1 |||
QTY, Quantity C 1 |||
FTX, Free text C 5 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
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--- Segment Group 18 ------------------------ C 100 -----+||
LOC, Place/location identification M 1 |||
NAD, Name and address C 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 1 |||
QTY, Quantity C 10 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
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--- Segment Group 19 ------------------------ C 1000 -----+||
SGP, Split goods placement M 1 |||
QTY, Quantity C 10 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+||
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--- Segment Group 20 ------------------------ C 9999 -----+||
PCI, Package identification M 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |||
MEA, Measurements C 10 |||
QTY, Quantity C 1 |||
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--- Segment Group 21 ------------------------ C 10 ----+|||
GIN, Goods identity number M 1 ||||
DLM, Delivery limitations C 100 ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------+|||
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--- Segment Group 22 ------------------------ C 10 ----+|||
HAN, Handling instructions M 1 ||||
FTX, Free text C 5 ||||
GIN, Goods identity number C 1000 ||||
---- --------------------------------------------------------++||
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--- Segment Group 23 ------------------------ C 10 -----+||
QVR, Quantity variances M 1 |||
DTM, Date/time/period C 5 |||
---- ---------------------------------------------------------+++
CNT, Control total C 5
UNT, Message trailer M 1