Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Purchase order message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
8
-
C
99
-
 
Function:
 
To provide free form or coded text information.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Text subject code qualifier
M
an..3
M
 
=
Purchasing information
=
Mutually defined
Free text function code
C
an..3
O
*
=
Text for subsequent use
=
Text for immediate use
C107
TEXT REFERENCE
C
D
 
References to a standard text.
This composite is only used when trading partners have agreed to use mutually defined code values.
Free text value code
M
an..17
M
 
001 = ...standard text...
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
 
=
Assigned by supplier or supplier's agent
=
Assigned by buyer or buyer's agent
C108
TEXT LITERAL
C
D
 
This composite is only used if coded text can not be used.
4440
Free text value
M
an..512
M
   
4440
Free text value
C
an..512
O
   
4440
Free text value
C
an..512
O
   
4440
Free text value
C
an..512
O
   
4440
Free text value
C
an..512
O
   
Language name code
C
an..3
D
 
ISO 639 two alpha code
This data element is only used when non coded free text has been provided in data element C108.
4447
Free text format code
C
an..3
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to provide free form or coded text information for the entire purchase order.
Use of this segment in free form is not recommended since it may inhibit automatic processing of the Order. Coded references to standard texts is an available functionality which enables automatic processing and reduces transmission and processing overheads. Standard texts should be mutually defined among trading partners and can be used to cover legal and other requirements.

Example:
FTX+ZZZ+1+001::91'
(e.g. standard text code 001=Special prices effective first of month)
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