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C

9

-

A group of segments giving references where necessary, their dates relating to the whole message, e.g. contract number.

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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

=

Delivery order number

=

Delivery schedule number

=

Despatch note number

=

Handling and movement reference number

=

Instruction to despatch reference number

=

Consolidated reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Contract number

=

Consignor's reference number

=

External consolidation reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

External recap reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

=

Import licence number

=

Order number (buyer)

=

Recap number (GS1 Temporary Code)

When data element 1225 in the BGM segment is used with the code values '1, Cancellation' or '5, Replace'  then the code value 'IDR'  must be included to provide a link with a previous instruction to despatch.

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 instruction to despatch.

Example:
RFF+CT:52114'