EANCOM PART II   1997-07-01
RETINS - Returns instruction 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
*
Description  
C002
DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME
C  
R
  1001
  Document/message name, coded  
C   an..3
R
*
71E = Instruction for returns (EAN Code)
  1131
  Code list qualifier  
C   an..3
N
  3055
  Code list responsible agency, coded  
C   an..3
R
*
9 = EAN (International Article Numbering association)
  1000
  Document/message name  
C   an..35
O
1004
Document/message number
C   an..35
R
Instruction for returns number assigned by the document sender.
1225
Message function, coded
C   an..3
R
*
1 = Cancellation
6 = Confirmation
7 = Duplicate
9 = Original
31 = Copy
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.

All references other than the document number DE 1004 are to be put in the RFF segment.

DE 1004: It is recommended that the length of the 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 - A cancellation of a previously sent instruction for returns. The identification of the instruction for returns being cancelled is provided in the RFF segment.

6 = Confirmation - A confirmation of a previously transmitted instruction for returns message.

7 = Duplicate - A re-transmission of a previously sent instruction for returns message involving the same parties at the specific request of the receiver.

9 = Original - An indication to the receiver that this is an original instruction for returns.

31 = Copy - A copy of an original message which has been sent for action or information purposes.

Example :

BGM+71E::9+432097+9'
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