0. INTRODUCTION
This specification provides the definition of the Purchase
order message (ORDERS) to be used in Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI) between trading partners involved in
administration, commerce and transport.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Functional Definition
A message specifying details for goods or services ordered
under conditions agreed between the seller and the buyer.
1.2 Field of Application
The Purchase order message may be used for both national and
international applications. It is based on universal practice
related to administration, commerce and transport, and is not
dependent on the type of business or industry.
1.3 Principles
- A buyer may order for one or more goods items or services.
- A purchase order may refer to goods items or services related
to one or more delivery schedules, call-offs, etc.
- A purchase order for cross-border transactions may contain
additional information for customs and/or statistical purposes.
- A purchase order may contain details for transport and
destination as well as delivery patterns.
2. REFERENCES
See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction,
Section 1.
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
3.1 Standard terms and definitions
See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction,
Section 2.
4. MESSAGE DEFINITION
4.1 Data Segment Clarification
This section should be read in conjunction with the Segment
Table which indicate mandatory, conditional and repeating
requirements.
The following guidelines and principles apply to the whole
message and are intended to facilitate the understanding and
implementation of the message:
All specified dates/times should be in the format
'yymmdd'/'hhmm' unless all parties involved in the transaction
agree that there is a functional requirement for an alternative
format. Periods should be specified as whole numbers
representing the required period as indicated in the format
qualifier (weeks, months, etc.)
Where a choice of code or text is given only the code element
should be used wherever possible.
Conditional data that is not required in the message should not
be included.
Care must be taken that the segment qualifier in dependent
segments do not conflict with the segment qualifier of the
trigger segment of a group.
Free text information within the message should be avoided as
this inhibits automatic processing.
4.1.1 Header section
Information to be provided in the Header section:
0010 UNH, Message header
A 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 99A
0051 UN
0020 BGM, Beginning of message
A segment by which the sender must uniquely identify the order
by means of its name and number and when necessary its
function.
0030 DTM, Date/time/period
A 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 PAT Segment group.
0040 PAI, Payment instructions
A 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.
0050 ALI, Additional information
A segment indicating special conditions related to the total
order owing to origin, customs preference or other commercial
factors.
0060 IMD, Item description
A segment providing a description common to all line items of
the order.
0070 FTX, 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.
0080 Segment group 1: 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.
0090 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the reference by its number and where
appropriate a line number within a document.
0100 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date/time related to the reference.
0110 Segment group 2: NAD-LOC-FII-SG3-SG4-SG5
A group of segments identifying the parties with associated
information.
0120 NAD, Name and address
A 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.
0130 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment giving more specific location information of the
party specified in the NAD segment e.g. internal
site/building number.
0140 FII, Financial institution information
A segment identifying the financial institution (e.g. bank)
and relevant account numbers for the seller, buyer and where
necessary other parties e.g. the buyer may provide a choice
of financial institutions for direct debit purposes.
0150 Segment group 3: RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references only relevant to the
specified party rather than the whole order.
0160 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the reference by its number and
where appropriate a line number within a document.
0170 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date and/or time related to the
reference.
0180 Segment group 4: DOC-DTM
A group of segments identifying the documentary requirements
of the specified party.
0190 DOC, Document/message details
A segment identifying and providing information relating
to the documents required by the party specified by the
NAD segment. For example, the party may require a
Certificate of Analysis.
0200 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date and/or time of the
document.
0210 Segment group 5: CTA-COM
A group of segments giving contact details of the specific
person or department within the party identified in the NAD
segment.
0220 CTA, Contact information
A segment to identify a person or department, and their
function, to whom communications should be directed.
0230 COM, Communication contact
A segment to identify a communications type and number
for the contact specified in the CTA segment.
0240 Segment group 6: TAX-MOA-LOC
A group of segments specifying tax related information, and
when necessary, the location(s) to which that tax information
relates.
0250 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
A 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.
0260 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the amount for the identified tax/fee.
0270 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment indicating the location to which the tax or
exemption specified in the TRI segment applies e.g. city or
state or country.
0280 Segment group 7: 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.
0290 CUX, Currencies
A 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.
0300 PCD, Percentage details
A segment specifying the fluctuation beyond those limits
will allow one or either party to re-negotiate prices.
0310 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date/time/period related to the
rate of exchange.
0320 Segment group 8: PAT-DTM-PCD-SG9
A segment group specifying the terms of payment and accounting
classifications applicable to the entire message.
0330 PAT, Payment terms basis
A segment identifying the payment terms and date/time basis.
0340 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment giving the specific date/time/period, if needed,
of any payments, discounts, installments etc.
0350 PCD, Percentage details
A segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as well
as installment percentage.
0360 Segment group 9: MOA-GIR
A group of segments identifying accounting classification
reference number data and related monetary amounts at the
header level.
0370 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the amount associated with the
specified accounting classification reference number data
and payment information.
0380 GIR, Related identification numbers
A segment providing related accounting classification
reference number data.
0390 Segment group 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.
0400 TDT, Details of transport
A 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.
0410 Segment group 11:LOC-DTM
A group of segments giving the location and date/time
information relative to the transportation.
0420 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying locations relevant to the transport
specified in the TDT segment e.g. place of departure or
border crossing point.
0430 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying the date/time details of departure
and/or arrival of the transported goods for the specified
location.
0440 Segment group 12:TOD-LOC
A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the
whole order.
0450 TOD, Terms of delivery or transport
A segment identifying the delivery terms to be used e.g. UN
INCOTERMS code could be used to specify the delivery terms.
0460 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery
terms specified in the TOD segment.
0470 Segment group 13:PAC-MEA-SG14
A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical
dimensions and marks and numbers for goods referenced by the
whole order.
0480 PAC, Package
A segment specifying the number and type of packages for the
whole order e.g. number and type of pallets.
0490 MEA, Measurements
A segment specifying physical measurements of packages
described in the PAC segment e.g. package length, weight.
0500 Segment group 14:PCI-RFF-DTM-GIN
A group of segments specifying the markings and labels on
individual physical units.
0510 PCI, Package identification
A segment specifying markings and labels used on
individual physical units (packages) described in the PAC
segment.
0520 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the master label number.
0530 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the dates relevant to the package
markings.
0540 GIN, Goods identity number
A segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers for
use with the package markings.
0550 Segment group 15: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.
0560 EQD, Equipment details
A 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.
0570 HAN, Handling instructions
A segment providing information on required handling of
materials and additionally, if required, identifying
hazardous materials in the whole order.
0580 MEA, Measurements
A segment providing measurement information for the
equipment.
0590 FTX, 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.
0600 Segment group 16:SCC-FTX-RFF-SG17
A group of segments specifying requested delivery schedules
relating to quantities, frequencies, dates and references,
required for the whole order.
0610 SCC, Scheduling conditions
A segment specifying the type and status of the schedule
being given, and optionally defining a pattern to be
established e.g. firm or proposed delivery schedule for a
weekly pattern.
0620 FTX, Free text
A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
form, to give further clarification to scheduling
instructions. In computer to computer exchanges such text
will normally require the receiver to process this segment
manually.
0630 RFF, Reference
A segment for specifying the reference for schedule.
0640 Segment group 17:QTY-DTM
A group of segments to specify the scheduled quantities,
date/time of the schedule, and where required, the reference
of the schedule.
0650 QTY, Quantity
A segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to the
schedule and pattern established in the SCC segment, e.g.
delivery quantity.
0660 DTM, Date/time/period
A 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.
0670 Segment group 18: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.
0680 APR, Additional price information
A segment to identify additional pricing information such as
a price multiplier, the class or type of trade and
additionally identifying the reason for any changes.
0690 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment to identify the date/time/period information
related to the price change e.g. period of validity.
0700 RNG, Range details
A segment to identify the quantity or amount ranges to which
the additional price information applies.
0710 Segment group 19: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 ALC Segment group within the detail section.
Where relevant, additional information, tax and alternate
currency details are to be indicated in the TRI and MOA
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 Segment group 19-22 should be used accordingly.
0720 ALC, Allowance or charge
A segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where
necessary its calculation sequence.
0730 ALI, Additional information
A segment indicating that the allowance or charge specified
is subject to special conditions owing to origin, customs
preference or commercial factors.
0740 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment to identify the date/time/period information
related to the allowance or charge, e.g. period of validity.
0750 Segment group 20: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.
0760 QTY, Quantity
A segment identifying the type of quantity and the
quantity related to the allowance or charge.
0770 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, the range to which the
allowance or charge applies.
0780 Segment group 21: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.
0790 PCD, Percentage details
A segment identifying the percentage and the percentage
basis for the calculation of the allowance or charge.
0800 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
application of the percentage.
0810 Segment group 22: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.
0820 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment identifying the monetary amount for the
allowance or charge.
0830 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
application of the allowance/charge amount.
0840 Segment group 23: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.
0850 RTE, Rate details
A segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis for
calculation.
0860 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, the range for the
application of the allowance/charge rate.
0870 Segment group 24:TAX-MOA
A group of segments specifying tax related information for
the allowance or charge.
0880 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
A segment specifying the tax type, category and rate, or
exemption, related to the allowance or charge.
0890 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the tax amount for the allowance or
charge.
0900 Segment group 25: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.
0910 RCS, Requirements and conditions
A segment to enable industry or national requirements to be
specified.
0920 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the referenced document by its number
and, where appropriate, a line number.
0930 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment indicating the date/time details relating to the
references.
0940 FTX, 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.
0950 Segment group 26:DGS-FTX-SG27
A segment group identifying dangerous goods and hazardous
material information with associated points of contact and
communications numbers.
0960 DGS, Dangerous goods
A segment identifying dangerous goods and hazardous material
information.
0970 FTX, Free text
A segment providing free form text information relating to
the dangerous goods.
0980 Segment group 27:CTA-COM
A segment group providing contacts and communications
numbers associated with the dangerous goods information.
0990 CTA, Contact information
A segment identifying to whom communications should be
directed concerning dangerous goods.
1000 COM, Communication contact
A segment identifying communication numbers of the
contacts to whom communications should be directed.
4.1.2 Detail section
Information to be provided in the Detail section:
1010 Segment group 28:LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-QTY-PCD-ALI-DTM-MOA-GIS-GIN-
GIR-QVR-DOC-PAI-FTX-SG29-SG30-SG32-SG33-SG34-
SG37-SG38-SG39-SG43-SG49-SG51-SG52-SG53-SG55-
SG56-SG58
A group of segments providing details of the individual ordered
items. This segment group may be repeated to give sub-line
details.
1020 LIN, Line item
A 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.
1030 PIA, Additional product id
A segment providing either additional identification to the
product specified in the LIN segment (e.g. Harmonized System
number), or provides any substitute product identification.
1040 IMD, Item description
A segment for describing the product or service being
ordered as well as product characteristic. This segment
should be used for products or services that cannot be fully
identified by a product code or article number.
1050 MEA, Measurements
A segment enabling the physical measurements of the ordered
item to be specified where this is required for full
identification of the product. Any measurements must refer
to the product in its unpacked form e.g. thickness of
plastic film, length, weight, etc.
1060 QTY, Quantity
A segment identifying the product quantities e.g. ordered
quantity.
1070 PCD, Percentage details
A segment specifying the strength or yield of a product as a
percentage e.g. 80% to indicate the strength of an acid.
1080 ALI, Additional information
A segment indicating that the line item is subject to
special conditions owing to origin, customs preference,
embargo regulations or commercial factors.
1090 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying date/time/period details relating to
the line item only.
1100 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying any monetary amounts relating to the
product e.g. item amount, insurance value, customs value.
1110 GIS, General indicator
A segment used to specify general processing information
about the line item.
1120 GIN, Goods identity number
A segment providing identity numbers to be applied to the
goods being ordered e.g. serial numbers for assembled
equipment.
1130 GIR, Related identification numbers
A segment providing sets of related identification numbers
for a line item e.g. engine numbers, chassis number and
transmission number for a vehicle.
1140 QVR, Quantity variances
A segment identifying order quantity variances, normally
specified by the supplier using an Order Response message.
1150 DOC, Document/message details
A segment to indicate that a certificate/declaration of
origin is required for the ordered article.
1160 PAI, Payment instructions
A segment to indicate that where a central buyer is
purchasing on behalf of different consignees, the means of
payment may differ for each item/consignee combination as
specified in segment group 25.
1170 FTX, 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.
1180 Segment group 29:CCI-CAV-MEA
A group of segments providing product characteristic and
product characteristic details.
1190 CCI, Characteristic/class id
A segment to identify product characteristic and, or the
characteristic name and characteristic relevance for the
business process.
1200 CAV, Characteristic value
A segment to specify common product characteristic by
value in either coded form or in free format.
1210 MEA, Measurements
A segment indicating characteristic value being physical
measurement (including measurable quantities and
percentages) related to specified product characteristics
(for example voltage, percentage of material contained)
and where relevant measurement ranges.
1220 Segment group 30:PAT-DTM-PCD-SG31
A group of segments specifying the terms of payment and
accounting classifications applicable to the line item.
1230 PAT, Payment terms basis
A segment identifying the payment terms and date/time
basis.
1240 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment giving the specific date/time/period, if
needed, of any payments, discounts, installments etc.
1250 PCD, Percentage details
A segment specifying the discount, interest, penalty as
well as installment percentages.
1260 Segment group 31:MOA-GIR
A group of segments identifying accounting classification
reference number data and related monetary amounts at the
line item level.
1270 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the amount associated with the
specified accounting classification reference number
data and payment information.
1280 GIR, Related identification numbers
A segment providing related accounting identification
numbers.
1290 Segment group 32:PRI-CUX-APR-RNG-DTM
A group of segments identifying the relevant pricing
information for the goods or services ordered.
1300 PRI, Price details
A segment to specify the price type and amount. The price
used in the calculation of the line amount will be
identified as 'price'.
1310 CUX, Currencies
A segment to allow to specify the price in a different
currency that in segment group 7.
1320 APR, Additional price information
A segment to identify pricing information such as a price
multiplier, the class or type of trade and additionally
identifying the reason for any changes.
1330 RNG, Range details
A segment to identify the ranges (quantity, amount, etc)
to which the additional price information applies.
1340 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment to identify the date/time/period information
related to the price change e.g. period of validity.
1350 Segment group 33:RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references and where necessary,
their dates, relating to the line item.
1360 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the reference by its number and
where appropriate a line number within a document.
1370 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date/time related to the
reference.
1380 Segment group 34:PAC-MEA-QTY-DTM-SG35-SG36
A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical
dimensions, and marks and numbers for goods referenced in
the line item.
1390 PAC, Package
A segment specifying the number of packages and the
physical type of packaging for the line item e.g. pallet
type.
1400 MEA, Measurements
A segment specifying physical measurements of packages
described in the PAC segment e.g. cube or gross weight.
1410 QTY, Quantity
A 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.
1420 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment to indicate the validity period in relation to
the specified article.
1430 Segment group 35: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.
1440 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the packing instruction
document.
1450 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the dates relevant to the
referred document.
1460 Segment group 36:PCI-RFF-DTM-GIN
A group of segments specifying the markings and labels on
individual physical units.
1470 PCI, Package identification
A segment specifying markings and labels used on
individual physical units (packages) described in the
PAC segment.
1480 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the master label number.
1490 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the dates relevant to the package
markings.
1500 GIN, Goods identity number
A segment identifying the number or ranges of numbers
for use with the package markings.
1510 Segment group 37:LOC-QTY-PCD-DTM
A group of segments specifying destination and quantity
details for consignments involving multi-destination
deliveries.
1520 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment indicating the location to which part of the
consignment is to be delivered.
1530 QTY, Quantity
A segment specifying the quantity to be delivered to the
identified location.
1540 PCD, Percentage details
A segment specifying the percentage of the quantity to be
delivered to the identified location.
1550 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the dates and/or times that the
delivery should be made.
1560 Segment group 38:TAX-MOA-LOC
A group of segments specifying tax related information, and
when necessary, the location(s) to which that tax
information relates.
1570 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
A segment specifying a tax type, category and rate, or
exemption, relating to the line item.
1580 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the amount for the identified
tax/fee.
1590 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment indicating the location to which the tax or
exemption specified in the TAX segment applies e.g. city
or state tax.
1600 | Segment group 39:NAD-LOC-FII-SG40-SG41-SG42
A group of segments identifying the parties with associated
information, relevant to the line item only.
1610 NAD, Name and address
A 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.
1620 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment giving more specific location information of
the party specified in the NAD segment e.g. internal
site/building number.
1630 + FII, Financial institution information
A segment identifying the financial institution (e.g.
bank) and relevant account numbers for the seller, buyer
and where necessary other parties e.g. the buyer may
provide a choice of financial institutions for direct
debit purposes.
1640 Segment group 40:RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references only relevant to
the specified party rather than the line item.
1650 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the reference by its number and
where appropriate a line number within a document.
1660 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date and/or time related to
the reference.
1670 Segment group 41:DOC-DTM
A group of segments identifying the documentary
requirements of the specified party.
1680 DOC, Document/message details
A segment identifying and providing information
relating to the documents required by the party
specified by the NAD segment.
For example, the party may require a Certificate of
Analysis.
1690 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment specifying the date and/or time of the
document.
1700 Segment group 42:CTA-COM
A group of segments giving contact details of the
specific person or department within the party identified
in the NAD segment.
1710 CTA, Contact information
A segment to identify a person or department, and
their function, to whom communications should be
directed.
1720 COM, Communication contact
A segment to identify a communications type and number
for the contact specified in the CTA segment.
1730 Segment group 43:ALC-ALI-DTM-SG44-SG45-SG46-SG47-SG48
A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for
the line item where this is different to or not specified
within the heading section.
1740 ALC, Allowance or charge
A segment identifying the charge or allowance and, where
necessary its calculation sequence.
1750 ALI, Additional information
A segment indicating that the allowance or charge
specified is subject to special conditions owing to
origin, customs preference or commercial factors.
1760 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment to identify the date/time/period information
related to the allowance or charge, e.g. period of
validity.
1770 Segment group 44: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.
1780 QTY, Quantity
A segment identifying the type of quantity and the
quantity related to the allowance or charge.
1790 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, the range to which
the allowance or charge applies.
1800 Segment group 45: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.
1810 PCD, Percentage details
A segment identifying the percentage and the
percentage basis for the calculation of the allowance
or charge.
1820 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
application of the percentage.
1830 Segment group 46: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.
1840 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment identifying the monetary amount for the
allowance or charge.
1850 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, a range for the
application of the allowance/charge amount.
1860 Segment group 47: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.
1870 RTE, Rate details
A segment specifying the rate per unit and the basis
for calculation.
1880 RNG, Range details
A segment specifying, if required, the range for the
application of the allowance/charge rate.
1890 Segment group 48:TAX-MOA
A group of segments specifying tax related information
for the allowance or charge.
1900 TAX, Duty/tax/fee details
A segment specifying the tax type, category and rate,
or exemption, related to the allowance or charge.
1910 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the tax amount for the allowance
or charge.
1920 Segment group 49:TDT-SG50
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.
1930 TDT, Details of transport
A 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.
1940 Segment group 50:LOC-DTM
A group of segments giving the location and date/time
information relative to the transportation.
1950 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying locations relevant to the
transport specified in the TDT segment.
1960 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment identifying the date/time details of
departure and/or arrival of the transported goods for
the specified location.
1970 Segment group 51: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.
1980 TOD, Terms of delivery or transport
A segment identifying the delivery terms to be used.
1990 LOC, Place/location identification
A segment identifying locations relevant to the delivery
terms specified in the TOD segment.
2000 Segment group 52: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.
2010 EQD, Equipment details
A segment to define fixed information regarding equipment
to be used in conjunction with the ordered item, and if
required, to indicate responsibility for supply of the
equipment e.g. a container identification.
2020 HAN, Handling instructions
A segment providing information on required handling of
materials and additionally, if required, identifying
hazardous materials in the ordered item.
2030 MEA, Measurements
A segment providing measurement information for the
equipment.
2040 FTX, Free text
A segment with free text information, in coded or clear
form, to give further clarification, when required, to
the equipment and handling details. In computer to
computer exchanges such text will normally require the
receiver to process this segment manually.
2050 Segment group 53:SCC-FTX-RFF-SG54
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.
2060 SCC, Scheduling conditions
A segment specifying the type and status of the schedule
being given, and optionally defining a pattern to be
established e.g. firm or proposed delivery schedule for a
weekly pattern.
2070 FTX, 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.
2080 RFF, Reference
A segment for specifying references relevant to a
schedule.
2090 Segment group 54: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.
2100 QTY, Quantity
A segment to specify pertinent quantities relating to
the schedule and pattern established in the SCC
segment e.g. delivery quantity.
2110 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment indicating the date/time details relating to
the quantity and schedule details in the SCC/QTY
segments. This segment may be repeated to indicate
date/time ranges, e.g. start and end dates for a
delivery pattern, or delivery window.
2120 Segment group 55: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.
2130 RCS, Requirements and conditions
A segment to enable industry or national requirements to
be specified.
2140 RFF, Reference
A segment identifying the referenced document by its
number and where appropriate, a line number.
2150 DTM, Date/time/period
A segment indicating the date/time details relating to
the references.
2160 FTX, 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.
2170 Segment group 56:STG-SG57
A group of segments indicating information (quantity and
amount) for the calculation of the amortization.
2180 STG, Stages
A segment providing information related to the kind of
stage in a process, the total number of stages and the
current stage.
2190 Segment group 57:QTY-MOA
A group of segment indicating quantity and monetary
amount related to STG.
2200 QTY, Quantity
A segment giving information on quantity relating to
STG.
2210 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment giving information on monetary amount
relating to STG.
2220 Segment group 58:DGS-FTX-SG59
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.
2230 DGS, Dangerous goods
A segment identifying dangerous goods and hazardous
material information.
2240 FTX, Free text
A segment providing free form text information relating
to the dangerous goods.
2250 Segment group 59:CTA-COM
A group of segments providing contacts and communications
numbers associated with dangerous goods information.
2260 CTA, Contact information
A segment identifying to whom communications should be
directed concerning dangerous goods.
2270 COM, Communication contact
A segment identifying communication numbers of the
contacts to whom communications should be directed.
4.1.3 Summary section
Information to be provided in the Summary section:
2280 UNS, Section control
A service segment placed at the start of the summary section to
avoid segment collision.
2290 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment giving the total amounts for the whole order message.
2300 CNT, Control total
A segment by which control totals may be provided by the sender
for checking by the receiver.
2310 Segment group 60:ALC-ALI-MOA
A group of segments specifying allowances and charges summary
totals for the order.
2320 ALC, Allowance or charge
A segment identifying the charge or allowance type to be
summarised.
2330 ALI, Additional information
A segment indicating that allowance or charge specified is
subject to special conditions owing to origin, customs
preference or commercial factors.
2340 MOA, Monetary amount
A segment specifying the summary amount for the allowance or
charge.
2350 UNT, Message trailer
A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of
segments in the message and the control reference number of the
message.
4.2 Data segment index (Alphabetical sequence by tag)
ALC Allowance or charge
ALI Additional information
APR Additional price information
BGM Beginning of message
CAV Characteristic value
CCI Characteristic/class id
CNT Control total
COM Communication contact
CTA Contact information
CUX Currencies
DGS Dangerous goods
DOC Document/message details
DTM Date/time/period
EQD Equipment details
FII Financial institution information
FTX Free text
GIN Goods identity number
GIR Related identification numbers
GIS General indicator
HAN Handling instructions
IMD Item description
LIN Line item
LOC Place/location identification
MEA Measurements
MOA Monetary amount
NAD Name and address
PAC Package
PAI Payment instructions
PAT Payment terms basis
PCD Percentage details
PCI Package identification
PIA Additional product id
PRI Price details
QTY Quantity
QVR Quantity variances
RCS Requirements and conditions
RFF Reference
RNG Range details
RTE Rate details
SCC Scheduling conditions
STG Stages
TAX Duty/tax/fee details
TDT Details of transport
TOD Terms of delivery or transport
UNH Message header
UNS Section control
UNT Message trailer
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