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M

99999

-

A group of segments identifying the delivery party (premise) and the meter for which consumption is being reported. This segment group is the trigger segment group to the detail section of the message and must be included at least once.

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M

99999

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A group of segments identifying the meter being reported, the date of the meter read, associated references, the physical characteristics of the meter, and the product or service for which consumption information is being reported.

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C

99999

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A group of segments providing details of the metered products or services, quantities, characteristics, and any associated dates.

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C

9

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Function:

 

To describe an item in either an industry or free format.

EDIFACT

Description

Description format code

C

an..3

=

Code (from industry code list)

=

Free-form

=

Structured (from industry code list)

=

Code and text

C272

ITEM CHARACTERISTIC

C

Item characteristic code

C

an..3

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

Must be used if DE7081 contains an GS1 code.

C273

ITEM DESCRIPTION

C

Item description code

C

an..17

=

Consumer unit (GS1 Permanent Code)

=

Traded unit (GS1 Permanent Code)

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

=

Assigned by supplier or supplier's agent

=

Assigned by buyer or buyer's agent

7008

Item description

C

an..256

7008

Item description

C

an..256

Language name code

C

an..3

7383

Surface or layer code

C

an..3

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to describe the current line item.
It is recommended that this segment only be used for coded descriptions. Data element 7008 in clear text should only be used when no product code is available or when free-form descriptions are required by trading partners.

Example:
IMD+C++TU::9'
IMD+F++:::GRADE A PETROLEUM'