EANCOM PART II   1997-07-01
QALITY - Quality data message VERSION 001
5. Segments Layout  
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BGM - M 1 - Beginning of message
Function:
To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
EDIFACT
EAN
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Description  
C002
DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME
C  
R
  1001
  Document/message name, coded  
C   an..3
R
*
4 = Test report
  1131
  Code list qualifier  
C   an..3
N
  3055
  Code list responsible agency, coded  
C   an..3
N
  1000
  Document/message name  
C   an..35
O
1004
Document/message number
C   an..35
R
Test report number assigned by the document sender.
1225
Message function, coded
C   an..3
R
*
5 = Replace
9 = Original
31 = Copy
42 = Confirmation via specific means
4343
Response type, coded
C   an..3
N
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.

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

Example:

BGM+4+123456+9'

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:

5 = Replace - The test report message cancels and replaces a previous test report. The previous message being cancelled is identified in the RFF segment in segment group 1.

9 = Original - An original transmission of a test report.

31 = Copy - A copy of a test report for a third party for information purposes.

42 = Confirmation via specific means - A confirmation of a previous test report sent by means other than EDI, e.g. Fax.
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