Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Instruction to despatch message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
11
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C
9
-
A group of segments identifying names, addresses, locations, and references relevant to the identified parties used for the whole message.
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C
9
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A group of segments giving references relevant only to the specified party rather than 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
*
=
Additional party identification (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Government reference number
=
VAT registration number
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 references related to the party identified in the previous NAD segment.

Example:
RFF+VA:6558774'
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