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C

99

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A group of segments containing a reference and constants which apply to the entire message.

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M

1

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Function:

 

To specify a reference.

EDIFACT

Description

C506

REFERENCE

M

Reference code qualifier

M

an..3

=

Booking reference number

=

Contract number

=

Consignor's reference number

It is mandatory to specify the code value 'CU' in this segment in order to establish the link between the booking confirmation message and the firm booking being responded to.

The code 'BN' is only used to identify a booking which was left as pending in a previously sent booking confirmation.

1154

Reference identifier

C

an..70

1156

Document line identifier

C

an..6

4000

Reference version identifier

C

an..35

1060

Revision identifier

C

an..6

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to specify references relating to the booking confirmation.

Example:
RFF+CU:52114'