General purpose message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
11
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C
2
-
A group of segments identifying names, addresses and locations, and referred documents relevant for the whole Genral message.
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C
5
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A group of segments giving contacts details of the specific person or department within the party identified in the NAD segment.
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M
1
-
 
Function:
 
To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Contact function code
C
an..3
R
 
=
Product management contact
=
Sales administration
=
Sales representative or department
C056
DEPARTMENT OR EMPLOYEE DETAILS
C
O
   
3413
Department or employee name code
C
an..17
O
   
3412
Department or employee name
C
an..35
O
   
Segment Notes:
This segment may be used to identify the department and/or person within the party specified in the NAD.
The Global Location Number GLN is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Example:
CTA+SA+:GEORGE BERRY'
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