Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
General purpose message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
9
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C
2
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A group of segments identifying names, addresses and locations, and referred documents relevant for the whole Genral message.
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C
10
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A group of segments giving references only relevant to the specified party rather than to the whole message.
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M
1
-
 
Function:
 
To specify a reference.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
C506
REFERENCE
M
M
   
Reference code qualifier
M
an..3
M
*
=
Fiscal number
=
Government reference number
=
VAT registration number
=
Additional party identification (GS1 Temporary Code)
1154
Reference identifier
C
an..70
R
   
1156
Document line identifier
C
an..6
N
   
4000
Reference version identifier
C
an..35
N
   
1060
Revision identifier
C
an..6
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify reference numbers related to the party identified in the previous NAD segment, e.g., Vat Registration Numbers.

Example:
RFF+VA:VR123554'
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