Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Instruction for returns message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
21
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M
9999
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A group of segments providing details of the individual items for which instruction for returns are being provided. There must be at least one occurrence of this group within an instruction for returns.
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C
9
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Function:
 
To describe an item in either an industry or free format.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Description format code
C
an..3
O
 
=
Code and text
=
Code (from industry code list)
=
Free-form
=
Structured (from industry code list)
C272
ITEM CHARACTERISTIC
C
O
   
Item characteristic code
C
an..3
R
   
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
*
=
GS1
Must be used if DE7081 contains an GS1 Code.
C273
ITEM DESCRIPTION
C
A
   
Item description code
C
an..17
O
 
=
Consumer unit (GS1 Permanent Code)
=
Despatch unit (GS1 Permanent Code)
=
Traded unit (GS1 Permanent Code)
=
Variable quantity product (GS1 Permanent Code)
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
 
=
GS1
=
Assigned by supplier or supplier's agent
=
Assigned by buyer or buyer's agent
7008
Item description
C
an..256
O
   
7008
Item description
C
an..256
O
   
Language name code
C
an..3
O
   
7383
Surface or layer code
C
an..3
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to describe the current line item.
It is recommended that this segment only be used for coded descriptions. Data element 7008 in clear text should only be used when no product code is available or when free-form descriptions are required by trading partners.
If you wish to indicate that promotional details are marked on the package, then this should be indicated in DE 7233 in the PAC segment.

Example:
IMD+C++TU::9'
IMD+F++:::CORN CRUNCHIES:CASE'
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