Despatch advice message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
24
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C
9999
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A group of segments providing details of all package levels and of the individual despatched items contained in the consignment. This segment group provides the capability to give the hierarchical packing relationships. The group defines a logical top-down order structure. 
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M
1
-
 
Function:
 
To identify the sequence in which physical packing is presented in the consignment, and optionally to identify the hierarchical relationship between packing layers.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
7164
Hierarchical structure level identifier
M
an..35
M
 
Sequential numbering recommended.
7166
Hierarchical structure parent identifier
C
an..35
A
   
Packaging level code
C
an..3
O
 
=
Highest (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
No packaging hierarchy
=
Shipment Level
The code '1E = Highest' can be used if a user wants explicitly identify that the CPS group is for the total shipment level.
Code 4: Australian retailer has a requirement to capture a packaging level hierarchy that is non defined. It is used to define a level of packaging grouped to go to a specific location. It will allow users to group orders to go to specific locations and clearly delineate the extra level.
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to identify the sequence in which packing of the consignment occurs.
Please refer to the Structure of the Despatch Advice Message section in the introduction for details on the use of the CPS segment.

Example:
CPS+1'
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