Data Element & Code Sets Directory

Proforma invoice number

[1088] Reference number assigned by the seller to a Proforma Invoice.

Documentary credit number

[1172] Reference number assigned by issuing bank to a Documentary credit.

Debit card number

A reference number identifying a debit card.

Offer or quotation number

Reference number assigned by issuing party to an offer.

Delivery order number

Reference number assigned by issuer to a delivery order.

Despatch advice number

Reference number assigned by issuing party to a despatch advice.

Drawing number

Reference number identifying a specific product drawing.

Waybill number

Reference number assigned to a waybill, see: 1001 = 700.

Delivery schedule number

Reference number assigned by buyer to a delivery schedule.

Consignee's shipment reference number

[1362] Reference assigned by the consignee to a shipment.

Unit load device (e.g. container) identification number

[8260] Marks (letters and/or numbers) which identify a unit load device e.g. freight container.

Transport document number

[1188] Reference assigned by the carrier or his agent to the transport document.

Master label number

Identifies the master label number of any package type.

Despatch note number

[1128] Reference number assigned by the seller to a Despatch Note.

Customs tariff number

(7357) Code number of the goods in accordance with the tariff nomenclature system of classification in use where the Customs declaration is made.

Declarant's reference number

Unique reference number assigned to a document or a message by the declarant for identification purposes.

Originator's reference

A unique reference assigned by the originator.

Declarant's Customs identity number

Reference to the party whose posted bond or security is being declared in order to accept responsibility for a goods declaration and the applicable duties and taxes.

Importer reference number

Reference number assigned by the importer to identify a particular shipment for his own purposes.

Customs declaration number

[1426] Number, assigned or accepted by Customs, to identify a Goods declaration.

Additional reference number

Reference number provided in addition to another given reference.

Related document number

Reference number identifying a related document.

Bank reference

Cross reference issued by financial institution.

Principal reference number

A number that identifies the principal reference.

Reference number to previous message

Reference number assigned to the message which was previously issued (e.g. in the case of a cancellation, the primary reference of the message to be cancelled will be quoted in this element).

Banker's acceptance

Reference number for banker's acceptance issued by the accepting financial institution.

Matured certificate of deposit

Reference number for certificate of deposit allocated by issuing financial institution.

Loan

Reference number for loan allocated by lending financial institution.

Analysis number/test number

Number given to a specific analysis or test operation.

Account number

Identification number of an account.

Authorization for expense (AFE) number

A number that identifies an authorization for expense (AFE).

GS1 Description:
A number providing authorization for a party to incur an expense.

Payment order number

A number that identifies a payment order.

Project specification number

Reference number identifying a project specification.

Primary reference

A number that identifies the primary reference.

Beneficiary's reference

Reference of the beneficiary.

Beneficiary's bank reference

Reference number of the beneficiary's bank.

Agreement to pay number

A number that identifies an agreement to pay.

GS1 Description:
A reference number guaranteeing a payment.

Contract party reference number

Reference number assigned to a party for a particular contract.

Dispute number

Reference number to a dispute notice.

GS1 Description:
A reference number identifying a previoulsy transmitted commercial dispute.

Service group identification number

Identification used for a group of services.

Scheme/plan number

Reference number assigned to a service scheme or plan.

Payee's reference number

Reference number of the party to be paid.

Creditor's reference number

Reference number of the party to whom a debt is owed.

Debtor's reference number

Reference number of the party who owes an amount of money.

Request for quote number

Reference number assigned by the requestor to a request for quote.

Certificate of conformity

Certificate certifying the conformity to predefined definitions.

Customer's individual transaction reference number

Customer's reference number allocated by the customer to one specific transaction.

Bank's individual transaction reference number

Bank's reference number allocated by the bank to one specific transaction.

Consolidated invoice number

Invoice number into which other invoices are consolidated.

Agreement number

A number specifying an agreement between parties.

Standard Industry Classification (SIC) number

A number specifying a standard industry classification.

Direct debit reference

Reference number assigned to the direct debit operation.

Replenishment purchase order range start number

Starting number of a range of purchase order numbers assigned by the buyer to vendor's replenishment orders.

Action authorization number

A reference number authorizing an action.

Consignee's invoice number

The invoice number assigned by a consignee.

Message batch number

A number identifying a batch of messages.

Previous delivery schedule number

A reference number identifying a previous delivery schedule.

Physical inventory recount reference number

A reference to a re-count of physically held inventory.

Receiving advice number

A reference number to a receiving advice.

Returnable container reference number

A reference number identifying a returnable container.

Returns notice number

A reference number to a returns notice.

Sales forecast number

A reference number identifying a sales forecast.

Sales report number

A reference number identifying a sales report.

Previous tax control number

A reference number identifying a previous tax control number.

GS1 Description:
A reference number identifying a previous Tax Control (TAXCON) message number.

Registered capital reference

Registered capital reference of a company.

Replenishment purchase order range end number

Ending number of a range of purchase order numbers assigned by the buyer to vendor's replenishment orders.

Goods and Services Tax identification number

An identification number assigned to an organization collecting Goods and Services Taxes (GST).

Authorization number

A number which uniquely identifies an authorization.

Deposit reference number

A reference number identifying a deposit.

GS1 Description:
A reference number identifying a physical deposit made to a financial account by a party through the bank branch network.

Clearing reference

Reference allocated by a clearing procedure.

Direct debit reference

Reference of the direct debit.

Notes:
This code value will be removed effective with directory D.02A.

Documentary payment reference

Reference of the documentary payment.

Accounts receivable number

Reference number assigned by accounts receivable department to the account of a specific debtor.

Price/sales catalogue response reference number

A reference number identifying a response to a price/sales catalogue.

General purpose message reference number

A reference number identifying a general purpose message.

EDIFACT

Invoicing data sheet reference number

A reference number identifying an invoicing data sheet.

Inventory report reference number

A reference number identifying an inventory report.

Commercial account summary reference number

A reference number identifying a commercial account summary.

Activite Principale Exercee (APE) identifier

The French industry code for the main activity of a company.

Nomenclature Activity Classification Economy (NACE) identifier

A European industry classification code used to identify the activity of a company.

Stock adjustment number

A number identifying a stock adjustment.

Duty free products security number

A security number allocated for duty free products.

Duty free products receipt authorisation number

Authorisation number allocated for the receipt of duty free products.

Party information message reference

Reference identifying a party information message.

Proof of delivery reference number

A reference number identifying a proof of delivery which is generated by the goods recipient.

Supplier's credit claim reference number

A reference number identifying a supplier's credit claim.

Picture of actual product

Reference identifying the picture of an actual product.

Picture of a generic product

Reference identifying a picture of a generic product.

Password

Code used for authentication purposes.

Product data file number

The number of a product data file.

Purchase for export Customs agreement number

A number assigned by a Customs authority allowing the purchase of goods free of tax because they are to be exported immediately after the purchase.

EDIFACT

Party reference

The reference to a party

Collection reference

A reference identifying a collection.

Importer's letter of credit reference

Letter of credit reference issued by importer.

Proposed purchase order reference number

A reference number assigned to a proposed purchase order.

Application for financial support reference number

Reference number assigned to an application for financial support.

Manufacturing quality agreement number

Reference number of a manufacturing quality agreement.

Customs binding ruling number

Binding ruling number issued by customs.

Customs non-binding ruling number

Non-binding ruling number issued by customs.

International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) code

A code specifying an international standard industrial classification.

Customs pre-approval ruling number

Pre-approval ruling number issued by Customs.

Product characteristics directory

A reference to a product characteristics directory.

EDIFACT

Inventory report request number

A reference to a product characteristics directory.

EDIFACT

Slaughterhouse approval number

Veterinary licence number allocated by a national authority to a Slaughterhouse.

EDIFACT

Meat cutting plant approval number

Veterinary licence number allocated by a national authority to a meat cutting plant.

EDIFACT

Place of packing approval number

Approval Number of the place where goods are packaged.

Approval number of the place where goods are packaged. In the meat sector, some additional information is required for traceability purposes: cutting party, slaugtherhouse, ...

Mandate Reference

Reference to a specific mandate given by the relevant party for underlying business or action.

Air waybill number

Reference number assigned to an air waybill, see: 1001 = 740.

Hygienic Certificate number, national

Nationally set Hygienic Certificate number, such as sanitary, epidemiologic.

Administrative Reference Code

Reference number assigned by Customs to a ‘shipment of excise goods’.

Phone number

A sequence of digits used to call from one telephone line to another in a public telephone network.

Buyer's fund number

A reference number indicating the fund number used by the buyer.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code BFN.

Company trading account number

A reference number identifying a company trading account.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code CAN.

Reserve goods identifier

A reference number identifying goods in stock which have been reserved for a party.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code GRN.

Handling and movement reference number

A reference number identifying a previously transmitted cargo/goods handling and movement message.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code HN.

Instruction to despatch reference number

A reference number identifying a previously transmitted instruction to despatch message.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code IDR.

Instruction for returns number

A reference number identifying a previously communicated instruction for return message.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code IRN.

Metered services consumption report number

A reference number identifying a previously communicated metered services consumption report.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code MSC.

Order status enquiry number

A reference number to a previously sent order status enquiry.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code OSC.

Firm booking reference number

A reference number identifying a previous firm booking.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code PFB.

Product inquiry number

A reference number identifying a previously communicated product inquiry.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code PIE.

Split delivery number

A reference number identifying a split delivery.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code SDR.

Service relation number

A reference number identifying the relationship between a service provider and a service client, e.g., treatment of a patient in a hospital, usage by a member of a library facility, etc.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code SNR.

Serial shipping container code

Reference number identifying a logisitc unit.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code SSC.

Test specification number

A reference number identifying a test specification.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code TS.

Transport status report number

[1125] A reference number identifying a transport status report.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code TSE.

Tooling contract number

A reference number of the tooling contract.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code XB5.

Formula reference number

A reference number of a formula.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code XB6.

Pre-agreement number

A reference number identifying a pre-agreement.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code XB7.

Product certification number

Number assigned by a governing body (or their agents) to a product which certifies compliance with a standard.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code XC1.

Consignment contract number

Reference number identifying a consignment contract.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code XC3.

Product specification reference number

Number assigned by the issuer to his product specification.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code YA1.

Payroll deduction advice reference

A reference number identifying a payroll deduction advice.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code YA9.

Buyer's contract number

Reference number assigned by buyer to a contract.

Buyer's fund number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number indicating the fund number used by the buyer.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AWW instead.

Bill of lading number

Reference number assigned to a bill of lading, see: 1001 = 705.

Booking reference number

[1016] Reference number assigned by the carrier or his agent when cargo space is reserved prior to loading.

Blanket order number

Reference number assigned by the order issuer to a blanket order.

Batch number/lot number

Reference number assigned by manufacturer to a series of similar products or goods produced under similar conditions.

Company trading account number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a company trading account.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AWX instead.

Order shipment grouping reference

A reference number identifying the grouping of purchase orders into one shipment.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code YB4.

Credit note number

Reference number assigned to a credit note.

Debit Letter number

Reference number identifying the letter of debit document.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code YB8.

Animal farm licence number

Veterinary licence number allocated by a national authority to an animal farm.
GS1 Note: Replaces GS1 Temporary Code YC3.

Customer catalogue number

Number identifying a catalogue for customer's usage.

Cheque number

Unique number assigned to one specific cheque.

Road consignment note number

Reference number assigned to a road consignment note, see: 1001 = 730.

Carrier's reference number

Reference number assigned by carrier to a consignment.

Consolidated reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A number identifying a consolidated reference.

Buyers order number

[1022] Reference number assigned by the buyer to an order.

Call off order number

A number that identifies a call off order.

Customer reference number

Reference number assigned by the customer to a transaction.

Contract number

Reference number of a contract concluded between parties.

Consignor's reference number

[1140] Reference number assigned by a consignor to a particular shipment for his own purposes or for those of the consignee.

Cooperation contract number

Number issued by a party concerned given to a contract on cooperation of two or more parties.

Direct debit contract reference (SWIFT Code)

A reference number identifying a direct debit contract.

Debit note number

Reference number assigned by issuer to a debit note.

Document number

[1004] Reference number assigned to the document by the issuer.

Delivery note number

Reference number assigned by the issuer to a delivery note.

External consolidation reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number assigned to identify an external consolidation.

Economic operator identifier (EO-ID) (GS1 Temporary Code)

Specify the economic operator identifier (EO-ID) number, e.g. in tobacco traceability.

External recap reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying an external recap.

Export licence number

[1208] Reference number assigned by issuing authority to an Export Licence.

Fiscal number

Tax payer's number. Number assigned to individual persons as well as to corporates by a public institution; this number is different from the VAT registration number.

Freight forwarder's reference number

[1460] Reference number assigned to the consignment by the freight forwarder.

File line identifier

Number assigned by the file issuer or sender to identify a specific line.

Facility identifier (F-ID) (GS1 Temporary Code)

Identifies the place, for example the POS or warehouse where tobacco products are traded.

File version number

Number given to a version of an identified file.

Foreign exchange contract number

Reference number identifying a foreign exchange contract.

Government contract number

Number assigned to a specific government/public contract.

Government reference number

A number that identifies a government reference.

GS1 Description:
This code value should not be used to provide the tax identification number for a party (use code VA).

Goods reserve number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying goods in stock which have been reserved for a party.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AWY instead.

Handling and movement reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a previously transmitted cargo/goods handling and movement message.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AWZ instead.

Harmonised system number

Number specifying the goods classification under the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC).

House waybill number

Reference number assigned to a house waybill, see: 1001 = 703.

Internal vendor number

Number identifying the company-internal vending department/unit.

Instruction to despatch reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a previously transmitted instruction to despatch message.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXA instead.

Import licence number

[1106] Reference number assigned by the issuing authority to an Import Licence.

Instruction for returns number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a previously communicated instruction for return message.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXB instead.

Internal customer number

Number assigned by a seller, supplier etc. to identify a customer within his enterprise.

Invoice number

[1334] Reference number assigned by the seller to a Commercial Invoice.

Letter of credit number

Reference number identifying the letter of credit document.

Line item reference number

(1156) Reference number identifying a particular line in a document.

Master bill of lading number

Reference number assigned to a master bill of lading, see: 1001 = 704.

Manufacturer's part number

Reference number assigned by the manufacturer to his product or part.

Meter unit number

Number identifying a unique meter unit.

Manufacturing order number

Reference number assigned by manufacturer for a given production quantity of products.

Message recipient

A number that identifies the message recipient.

GS1 Description:
Party who receives the message.

Message sender

A number that identifies the message sender.

GS1 Description:
Party who sends the message.

Metered services consumption report (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a previously communicated metered services consumption report.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXC instead.

Manufacturer's material safety data sheet number

A number that identifies a manufacturer's material safety data sheet.

Master air waybill number

Reference number assigned to a master air waybill, see: 1001 = 741.

Order number (buyer)

[1022] Reference number assigned by the buyer to an order.

Order status enquiry (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number to a previously sent order status enquiry.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXD instead.

Payer's financial institution account number

Originated company account number (ACH transfer), check, draft or wire.

Promotion deal number

Number assigned by a vendor to a special promotion activity.

Firm booking reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a previous firm booking.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXE instead.

Product inquiry number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A referenece number identifying a previously communicated product inquiry number.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXF instead.

Packing list number

(1014) Reference number assigned to a packing list, see: 1001 = 271.

Price list number

Reference number assigned to a price list.

GS1 Description:
This code should be used to identify a Price/Sales Catalogue (PRICAT) message.

Purchase order response number

Reference number assigned by the seller to an order response.

Purchase order change number

Reference number assigned by a buyer for a revision of a purchase order.

Payment reference

Reference number assigned to a payment.

Price quote number

Reference number assigned by the seller to a quote.

Prior purchase order number

Reference number of a purchase order previously sent to the supplier.

Payee's financial institution account number

Receiving company account number (ACH transfer), check, draft or wire.

Remittance advice number

A number that identifies a remittance advice.

Rack identification (GS1 Temporary Code)

Identification of a warehouse rack in the location for shipment pick-up.

Recap number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a recap.

Railway consignment note number

Reference number assigned to a rail consignment note, see: 1001 = 720.

Export reference number

Reference number given to an export shipment.

Sales region number

A number that identifies a sales region.

Sales department number

A number that identifies a sales department.

Split delivery reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a split delivery.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXG instead.

Serial number

Identification number of an item which distinguishes this specific item out of an number of identical items.

Seal number

[9308] Identification number on Customs or other seals affixed to containers or other transport units.

Service relation number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A number used to identify a database entry which records recurring services, e.g., treatment of a patient in a hospital, usage by a member of a library facility, etc.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXH instead.

Shipment reference number

Reference number assigned to a shipment.

GS1 Description:
Reference number assigned by a consignor to a particular shipment for his own purposes or for those of the consignee.

Seller's reference number

Reference number assigned to a transaction by the seller.

Serial shipping container code (GS1 Temporary Code)

Reference number identifying a serial shipping container or package.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXI instead.

Specification number

Number assigned by the issuer to his specification.

Aggregated level unique identifier (aUI) (GS1 Temporary Code)

Reference the aggregated level unique identifier (aUI), e.g. in tobacco traceability.

Transport instruction number

A reference number identifying a transport instruction.

EDIFACT

Tax exemption licence number

Number assigned by the tax authorities to a party indicating its tax exemption authorization. This number could relate to a specified business type, a specified local area or a class of products.

Test report number

Reference number identifying a test report document relevant to the product.

Tribunal place registration number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Registration number of a company at the tribunal place.

Test specification number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a test specification.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXJ instead.

Transport status number (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a transport status message.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXK instead.

Aggregated level unique identifier (upUI) (GS1 Temporary Code)

Identifies the single pack of cigarettes issued by a central EU repository.

Ultimate customer's reference number

The originator's reference number as forwarded in a sequence of parties involved.

Unique consignment reference number

(1202) Unique reference of a consignment (UCRN) used for identification purposes in documents and messages exchanged between parties in international trade. See also: Unique Identifier Code (UNIC) in UN/ECE Recommendation No. 8, March 1992.

Ultimate customer's order number

The originator's order number as forwarded in a sequence of parties involved.

VAT registration number

Unique number assigned by the relevant tax authority to identify a party for use in relation to Value Added Tax (VAT).

Order number (supplier)

Reference number assigned by supplier to a buyer's purchase order.

Company/place registration number

Company registration and place as legally required.

Account servicing bank reference (SWIFT Code)

A reference number allocated by an account servicing bank.

Customer to customer reference number (SWIFT Code)

A reference number exchanged between customers.

Third party reference number (SWIFT Code)

A number used to identify references related to third parties.

Credit card number (SWIFT Code)

A reference number identifying a credit card.

Clearing number (SWIFT Code)

A reference number identifying a clearing.

Tooling contract number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Number of the tooling contract.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXL instead.

Formula number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Number of the formula.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXM instead.

Pre-agreement number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Number identifying a pre-agreement.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXN instead.

Product certification number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Number assigned by a governing body (or their agents) to a product which certifies compliance with a standard.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXO instead.

Consignment contract number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Reference number identifying a consignment contract.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXP instead.

Product specification reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Number assigned by the issuer to his product specification.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXQ instead.

Numbering per year (GS1 Temporary Code)

Financial statement should be identified consecutively numbered per year.

Bank statement number (SWIFT Code)

A reference number identifying a bank statement.

Payroll deduction advice reference (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying a payroll deduction advice.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value AXR instead.

Order shipment grouping reference (GS1 Temporary Code)

A reference number identifying the grouping of purchase orders into one shipment.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value CBB instead.

Debit Letter (GS1 Temporary Code)

Reference number identifying the letter of debit document.
GS1 Note: Code marked for deletion. Use value CED instead.

Additional party identification (GS1 Temporary Code)

Reference number to an additional party identification. This number may be the internal trading partner identification number used by a party to identify its trading parties.

Farm approval number (GS1 Temporary Code)

Veterinary licence number allocated by a national authority to an animal farm.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Producer  registration number (GS1 Temporary Code)

National registration number of the producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Batteries and Accumulators Producer  registration number (GS1 Temporary Code)

National registration number of the producers of Batteries and Accumulators

Mutually defined reference number

Number based on party agreement.

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