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Function:

 

To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.

EDIFACT

Description

C002

DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME

C

Document name code

C

an..3

=

Cargo/goods handling and movement message

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

1000

Document name

C

an..35

C106

DOCUMENT/MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION

C

1004

Document identifier

C

an..35

Cargo/goods handling and movement number assigned by document sender.

For global unique identification of documents Global Document Type Identifier (GDTI) is available.

1056

Version identifier

C

an..9

1060

Revision identifier

C

an..6

Message function code

C

an..3

=

Cancellation

=

Replace

=

Original

=

Copy

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 previous handling and movement notice is being cancelled. Only the mandatory segments in the message along with the NAD segments identifying the sender and recipient need to be re-transmitted. Identification of the previously sent message should take place in the RFF segment in group 2.

5  = Replacement - The current message cancels and replaces a previously sent handling and movement message. Identification of the previously sent message should take place in the RFF segment in group 2.

9 = Original - An original transmission of an handling and movement message.

31 = Copy - A copy of an handling and movement message for a third party for information purposes. The identification of the message being copied should be provided in data element 1004.

Response type code

C

an..3

Segment Notes:

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

Example:
BGM+738::9+WH3212+9'