This segment is used to indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.

All references other than the document number DE 1004 are specified in the RFF segment.

DE 1004: It is recommended that the length of document number be restricted to a maximum of 17 characters.

DE 1225: The message function, coded is a critical data element in this segment. It applies to all data indicated in the message. The following definitions apply for the restricted codes:

1 = Cancellation - This code is used to cancel a previously sent commercial dispute message identified in the RFF segment number 3. Only the mandatory segments in the message need to be re-transmitted and at least two repetitions of the NAD segment identifying the sender and receiver of the message. A new commercial dispute number and date of generation must be assigned to this message.

5 = Replace - This code is used to cancel and replace a previously sent commercial dispute with data transmitted in the current message. The commercial dispute number in this segment will provide a new reference for the forecast replacing a previously transmission. The identification of the message being replaced is carried out in the RFF segment (number 3).

6 = Confirmation - This code is used to re-submit or re-send a copy of a previously sent commercial dispute, for confirmation purposes. The commercial dispute number and date will be the same as those used for the previous message being confirmed (DE 0062 in the UNH segment can be used to identify the last valid version of the message).

9 = Original - An original transmission of a commercial dispute.

Example :

BGM+67+CD78305+9'

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