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Function:

 

To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.

EDIFACT

Description

C002

DOCUMENT/MESSAGE NAME

C

Document name code

C

an..3

=

Booking request

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

1000

Document name

C

an..35

C106

DOCUMENT/MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION

C

1004

Document identifier

C

an..35

Firm booking number assigned by the document sender.

For global unique identification of documents Global Document Type Identifier (GDTI) is available.

1056

Version identifier

C

an..9

1060

Revision identifier

C

an..6

Message function code

C

an..3

=

Cancellation

=

Replace

=

Duplicate

=

Original

=

Copy

=

Confirmation via specific means

The message function, coded is a critical data element in this segment. It applies to all data indicated in the message. The following definitions apply for the restricted codes:

1 = Cancellation -  Cancel the original booking (original booking reference specified in RFF SG3). When a firm booking is being cancelled all mandatory data (at message and detail levels) must be sent again for the message being cancelled which is identified using the RFF segment in group 3.

5 = Replace - Cancel the original booking and replace with this booking (original booking reference is specified in RFF SG3). When a firm booking is being replaced all data pertaining to the consignment must be sent again for the message being replaced which is identified using the RFF segment in group 3.

7 = Duplicate - A retransmission involving the same parties, on the specific request of the receiver.

9 = Original - Original transmission of the firm booking message.

31 = Copy - Copy of the booking for a third party for information purposes.

42 = Confirmation via specific means -  A confirmation of a previous message sent by means other than EDI, e.g., Fax.

Response type code

C

an..3

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
All references other than the document number DE 1004 are to be put in the RFF segment.

Example:
BGM+335+4015+9'