General purpose message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
13
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C
100
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A group of segments enabling the specification of the text and optionally, the identification of other parties or location to whom the information should be directed.
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M
1
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Function:
 
To provide free form or coded text information.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Text subject code qualifier
M
an..3
M
 
=
Promotion information
=
Invoice instruction
=
Testing instructions
=
Order instruction
=
Product information
=
Purchasing information
Free text function code
C
an..3
O
 
=
Text for subsequent use
=
Text replacing missing code
=
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 text or coded information. The detail section of the general message is formed by a repeating group of segments always starting with the FTX segment. Each FTX segment corresponds to different textual information.
Use of this segment in free form may inhibit automatic processing of the general message. Coded reference to standard texts is an available functionality which enables automatic processing and reduces transmission overheads. Standard texts should be mutually defined among trading partners and can be used to cover legal or other requirements.

Example:
FTX+ADK+1++OUR STOREWIDE SPRING SALE WILL START NEXT WEEK:ALL ITEMS 10 TO 30 % OFF'
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