EANCOM PART II |  | 1997-07-01

DESADV | - | Despatch advice message | VERSION | 005

4. Segments Description |

Despatch Advice Heading Section
UNH | - | M | 1 | - | MESSAGE HEADER
This segment is used to head, identify and specify a message.
BGM | - | M | 1 | - | Beginning of message
This segment is used to indicate the type and function of the message and to transmit the identifying number.
DTM | - | C | 10 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify the date of the Despatch Advice or any dates related to the delivery of goods.
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 | - | Reference
This segment is used to provide references that apply to the whole transaction.
DTM | - | C | 1 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates relating to the references given in the previous RFF segment.
SG2 | - | C | 10 | - | NAD-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 address
This segment is used to identify the trading partners involved in the Despatch Advice message. Identification of the supplier and buyer is mandatory in the Despatch Advice. Identification of the shipper and delivery party is recommended, when different from the supplier or buyer.
SG3 | - | C | 10 | - | RFF
A group of segments giving references relevant only to the specified party rather than the whole message.
RFF | - | M | 1 | - | Reference
This segment is used to specify references related to the party identified in the previous NAD segment.
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 information
This segment is used to identify contact names within the company specified in the NAD segment. The use of EAN location codes is particularly suitable for this purpose.
COM | - | C | 5 | - | Communication contact
This segment identifies the communications number and type of communications, for the person or department identified in the preceding CTA segment.
SG5 | - | C | 10 | - | TOD-LOC
A group of segments indicating terms of delivery.
TOD | - | M | 1 | - | Terms of delivery or transport
This segment is used to specify the terms of delivery for the despatch advice.
LOC | - | C | 5 | - | Place/location identification
This segment is used to indicate the location to which the terms of delivery are applicable.
SG6 | - | C | 10 | - | TDT-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 transport
This segment is used to specify transport services used in the despatch advice.
SG7 | - | C | 10 | - | LOC
A group of segments giving the location and date/time information relative to the transportation.
LOC | - | M | 1 | - | Place/location identification
This segment is used to identify a location related to the transport details specified in the previous TDT segment.
SG8 | - | C | 10 | - | EQD-MEA-SEL
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 details
This segment is used to provide information on equipment which will be used in the despatch of the products ordered.
MEA | - | C | 5 | - | Measurements
This segment is used to specify physical measurements or dimensions of the equipment described in the EQD segment.
SEL | - | C | 25 | - | Seal number
This segment is used to specify a seal number which is connected to the equipment identified in the EQD segment.
Despatch Advice Detail Section
SG10 | - | C | 9999 | - | CPS-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.
CPS | - | M | 1 | - | Consignment packing sequence
This segment is used to identify the sequence in which packing of the consignment occurs.
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 | - | Package
This segment can be used to identify the total number of packages per hierarchical level identified in the CPS segment, in a shipment. The contents of each package is subsequently described in the following LIN segment.
MEA | - | C | 10 | - | Measurements
This segment is used to provide measurements relevant to the packaging unit and level described in the PAC segment.
QTY | - | C | 10 | - | Quantity
This segment is used to specify the quantity per package specified in the PAC segment.
SG12 | - | C | 10 | - | HAN
A group of segments providing information on hazardous goods and handling.
HAN | - | M | 1 | - | Handling instructions
This segment is used to provide handling instructions relevant to the packaging unit and level described in the PAC segment.
SG13 | - | C | 1000 | - | PCI-RFF-DTM-SG14
A group of segments specifying markings, labels, and packing numbers.
PCI | - | M | 1 | - | Package identification
This segment is used to provide markings and labels information relevant to the packaging unit and level identified in the PAC segment.
RFF | - | C | 1 | - | Reference
This segment is used to specify any references which relate to the package identification, e.g., master label number.
DTM | - | C | 5 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates relating to the references given in the preceding RFF segment.
SG14 | - | C | 99 | - | GIN
A group of segments giving package identification numbers and, where relevant, delivery limitation information.
GIN | - | M | 1 | - | Goods identity number
This segment is used to provide identification numbers relevant to the packaging unit and level identified in the PAC segment.
SG15 | - | C | 9999 | - | LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-QTY-DLM-DTM-FTX-SG16-SG18-SG20-SG23
A group of segments providing details of the individual despatched items.
LIN | - | M | 1 | - | Line item
This segment is used to identify the line item being despatched.
PIA | - | C | 10 | - | Additional product id
This segment is used to identify additional product codes for the current line item.
IMD | - | C | 25 | - | Item description
This segment is used to describe the current line item.
MEA | - | C | 10 | - | Measurements
This segment is used to specify the actual physical dimensions of the line item being despatched where the product is sold in variable lengths or volumes.
QTY | - | C | 10 | - | Quantity
This segment is used to specify the quantity of the product identified in the LIN segment which is about to be, or, has been despatched.
DLM | - | C | 100 | - | Delivery limitations
This segment is used to specify any limitations on the delivery, e.g., Quality Control.
DTM | - | C | 5 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify the expiry dates (and possibly times) of individual products despatched.
FTX | - | C | 5 | - | Free text
This segment is used to provide free form or coded text information.
SG16 | - | C | 10 | - | RFF-DTM
A group of segments to give reference numbers and dates.
RFF | - | M | 1 | - | Reference
This segment is used to specify any references which are for the line item only.
DTM | - | C | 1 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates relating to the references given in the preceding RFF segment.
SG18 | - | C | 100 | - | LOC-DTM-QTY
A group of segments giving location information and where relevant, additional addresses, date and time, and quantities.
LOC | - | M | 1 | - | Place/location identification
This segment is used to identify the location of delivery for a split delivery despatch advice. This segment can also be used to identify a delivery location for a specific line item which might be different to the delivery location specified in the NAD or LOC segment in the heading section.
DTM | - | C | 1 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to indicate the date on which the delivery or split delivery will take place to the location identified in the LOC segment.
QTY | - | C | 10 | - | Quantity
This segment is used to indicate the delivery quantity for the delivery location specified in the previous LOC segment. The total of all quantities specified in segment group 18 for the line must equal the value for the total quantity detailed in the QTY segment at line level.
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 identification
This segment is used to provide markings and labels information relevant to the product identified in the LIN segment.
DTM | - | C | 5 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to provide pertinent date and time details relating to the PCI segment.
MEA | - | C | 10 | - | Measurements
This segment is used to provide measurements relevant to the packaging unit identified in the PCI segment.
QTY | - | C | 1 | - | Quantity
This segment is used to define quantities contained within the packaging identified in the PCI segment for the current line item.
SG21 | - | C | 10 | - | GIN-DLM
A group of segments giving package identification numbers and, where relevant, delivery limitation information.
GIN | - | M | 1 | - | Goods identity number
This segment is used to provide identification numbers relevant to the packaging unit and level identified in the PAC segment.
DLM | - | C | 100 | - | Delivery limitations
This segment is used to specify any limitations on the delivery, e.g., Quality Control, for the packaging identified in the PCI segment.
SG22 | - | C | 10 | - | HAN
A group of segment providing information on hazardous materials and handling.
HAN | - | M | 1 | - | Handling instructions
This segment is used to provide handling instructions relevant to the packaging unit and level described in the PCI segment.
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 variances
This segment is used to specify any variances between what was ordered and what is ready for or has been despatched.
DTM | - | C | 5 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates relevant to the quantity variance specified in the preceding QVA segment.
Despatch Advice Summary Section
CNT | - | C | 5 | - | Control total
This segment is used to provide message control information for checking on the message receiver's in-house system.
UNT | - | M | 1 | - | MESSAGE TRAILER
This segment is a mandatory UN/EDIFACT segment. It must always be the last segment in the message.

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