Cargo/goods handling and movement message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
20
-
C
99
-
A group of segments providing details of the individually handled product items.
-
C
9
-
 
Function:
 
To provide free form or coded text information.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Text subject code qualifier
M
an..3
M
 
=
Change information
=
Handling instructions
=
Packing/marking information
=
Mutually defined
Free text function code
C
an..3
O
*
=
Text for subsequent use
C107
TEXT REFERENCE
C
D
 
This composite is only used when trading partners have agreed to use mutually defined code values.
Free text value code
M
an..17
M
   
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
 
=
Assigned by party originating the message
=
Assigned by supplier or supplier's agent
=
Assigned by buyer or buyer's agent
=
Assigned by logistics service provider
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 indicate free text information related to the current line item.
The use of the FTX segment in free form is not recommended since in most cases it inhibits automatic processing of the handling and movement message. Coded references to standard texts is an available functionality which enables automatic processing and reduces transmission and processing overheads. Standard texts should be mutually defined among trading partners and can be used to cover legal or other requirements.

Example:
FTX+ZZZ+1+002::91'
e.g. Standard Text Code 002 = 'Move goods to bonded warehouse.'
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