Instruction to despatch message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
7
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C
9
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A group of segments giving references where necessary, their dates relating to the whole message, e.g. contract number.
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M
1
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Function:
 
To specify a reference.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
C506
REFERENCE
M
M
   
Reference code qualifier
M
an..3
M
 
=
Delivery order number
=
Delivery schedule number
=
Despatch note number
=
Handling and movement reference number
=
Instruction to despatch reference number
=
Consolidated reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Contract number
=
Consignor's reference number
=
External consolidation reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
External recap reference number (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Import licence number
=
Order number (buyer)
=
Recap number (GS1 Temporary Code)
When data element 1225 in the BGM segment is used with the code values '1, Cancellation' or '5, Replace'  then the code value 'IDR'  must be included to provide a link with a previous instruction to despatch.
1154
Reference identifier
C
an..70
R
   
1156
Document line identifier
C
an..6
N
   
4000
Reference version identifier
C
an..35
N
   
1060
Revision identifier
C
an..6
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify references relating to the instruction to despatch.

Example:
RFF+CT:52114'
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