EANCOM PART II |  | 1997-07-01

INSDES | - | Instruction to despatch | VERSION | 001

4. Segments Description |

Instruction To Despatch 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 a message and to transmit the identifying number.
DTM | - | C | 9 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify any dates applicable to the complete instruction to despatch message.
FTX | - | C | 9 | - | Free text
This segment is used to provide free form or coded text information related to the entire message.
SG1 | - | C | 9 | - | 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 specify references relating to the instruction to despatch.
DTM | - | C | 1 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify any dates related to the previous RFF segment.
SG2 | - | C | 9 | - | 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 address
This segment is used to identify the trading partners involved in the instruction to despatch message. Identification of the third party service provider and the ordering party is mandatory in the instruction to despatch. Identification of the delivery party is mandatory at line level if the delivery party has not been previously identified in the NAD segment at heading level.
LOC | - | C | 9 | - | Place/location identification
This segment is used to identify a precise delivery location at the premises of the party identified in the NAD segment.
SG3 | - | C | 9 | - | 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 | 9 | - | 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 departments and persons within the party specified in the NAD segment. The use of EAN location numbers is particularly suitable for this purpose.
COM | - | C | 9 | - | 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 | 9 | - | 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 instruction to despatch message.
LOC | - | C | 9 | - | Place/location identification
This segment is used to indicate the location to which the terms of delivery apply.
SG6 | - | C | 9 | - | TDT
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 required by the message sender to despatch the products.
SG8 | - | C | 9 | - | EQD-EQN-MEA
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 required by the message sender to despatch the products ordered.
EQN | - | C | 9 | - | Number of units
This segment is used to specify the number of pieces of equipment required.
MEA | - | C | 9 | - | Measurements
This segment is used to specify physical measurements or dimensions of the equipment described in the EQD segment.
Instruction To Despatch Detail Section
SG10 | - | C | 9999 | - | LIN-PIA-IMD-QTY-GIN-DTM-FTX-MOA-SG11-SG12-SG13
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 for which instructions for despatch are being provided.
PIA | - | C | 9 | - | Additional product id
This segment is used to identify additional product codes for the current line item.
IMD | - | C | 99 | - | Item description
This segment is used to describe the current line item. Data element 7008 in clear text should only be used when no product code is available or when free-form descriptions are required by trading partners.
QTY | - | C | 9 | - | Quantity
This segment is used to specify quantity information related to the current line item.
GIN | - | C | 99 | - | Goods identity number
This segment is used to provide SSCC codes for identification purposes only. If used, this segment may be repeated only once per occurance of segment group 10 (LIN) to provide the SSCC as the primary means of identification.
DTM | - | C | 9 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates related to the current line item only.
FTX | - | C | 9 | - | Free text
This segment is used to provide free form or coded text information related to the line item.
MOA | - | C | 99 | - | Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify monetary values related to the current line item, e.g., cash on delivery amount.
SG11 | - | C | 9 | - | 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 apply to the current line item only. References provided here override those provided in the heading section of the message when the same qualifier is used.
DTM | - | C | 1 | - | Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates related to the references provided in the previous RFF segment.
SG12 | - | C | 99 | - | NAD-LOC
A group of segments giving location information and where relevant, additional addresses, date and time, and quantities.
NAD | - | M | 1 | - | Name and address
This segment is used to identify parties relevant to the current line item only. Identification of the delivery party is mandatory at line level if the delivery party has not been previously identified in the NAD segment at heading level.
LOC | - | C | 99 | - | Place/location identification
This segment is used to identify the precise location of delivery for the current line item.
SG13 | - | C | 9999 | - | PCI-GIN
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.
GIN | - | M | 1 | - | Goods identity number
This segment is used to provide identification numbers marked on the packaging of the current line item.
UNS | - | M | 1 | - | SECTION CONTROL
This segment is used to identify the break between the message header and message detail sections.
MOA | - | C | 99 | - | Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify total monetary values relevant to the complete message, e.g. total cash on delivery amount.
CNT | - | C | 9 | - | Control total
This segment is used to provide message control information for checking on the message receiver's in-house system.
Instruction To Despatch Summary Section
UNT | - | M | 1 | - | MESSAGE TRAILER
This segment is used to end and check the completeness of a message.

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