Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Despatch advice message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
4
-
M
1
-
 
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
   
Document name code
C
an..3
R
*
=
Ready for despatch advice
=
Despatch advice
=
Returns advice
=
Consignment despatch advice
=
Intermediate handling cross docking despatch advice (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Pre-packed cross docking [transshipment] despatch advice (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Ready for transshipment despatch advice (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Consumer pickup delivery note (GS1 Permanent Code)
=
Consumer home delivery note (GS1 Permanent Code)
Code list identification code
C
an..17
N
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
*
=
GS1
Data element 3055 is only used, if GS1 code values are used in data element 1001.
1000
Document name
C
an..35
O
   
C106
DOCUMENT/MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION
C
R
   
1004
Document identifier
C
an..35
R
 
Despatch Advice number assigned by the document sender.
For global unique identification of documents Global Document Type Identifier (GDTI) is available.
1056
Version identifier
C
an..9
N
   
1060
Revision identifier
C
an..6
N
   
Message function code
C
an..3
R
*
=
Cancellation
=
Change
=
Replace
=
Duplicate
=
Original
=
Copy
=
Confirmation via specific means
The message function, coded is a critical data element in this segment. It applies to all data indicated in the message. Consequently, one separate message has to be provided per type of function required. The following definitions apply for the restricted codes:
1 = Cancellation - A cancellation of a previously sent despatch advice. The previous despatch advice number is specified in the RFF segment.
4 = Change - A change to a previously sent despatch advice. Only the area's changing need to be retransmitted. The previous despatch advice number is specified in the RFF segment.
5  = Replace - The current message cancels and replaces a previously sent instruction to despatch message. Identification of the previously sent message should take place in the RFF segment.
7 = Duplicate - A retransmission involving the same parties, on the specific request of the receiver.
9 = Original - An original transmission of a Despatch advise.
31 = Copy -  A copy of a despatch advice for a third party for information purposes.
42 = Confirmation via other means - A confirmation of a previous despatch advise sent by means other than EDI, e.g. Fax.
Response type code
C
an..3
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to indicate the type and function of the message and to transmit the identifying number.
All references other than the document number DE 1004 are to be put in the RFF segment.

Example:
BGM+351+DES587441+9'
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