Purchase order message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
37
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C
99
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A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for the whole order. Allowances and charges in the heading section of a message are independent from those in the detail section, e.g. ALC at detail level does not override ALC at heading level.
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M
1
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Function:
 
To identify allowance or charge details.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Allowance or charge code qualifier
M
an..3
M
 
=
Allowance
=
Charge
=
No allowance or charge
C552
ALLOWANCE/CHARGE INFORMATION
C
O
   
1230
Allowance or charge identifier
C
an..35
D
 
If code '69' is used in DE 5189, the agreement number must be specified in DE 1230.
Allowance or charge identification code
C
an..3
O
 
=
Handling commission
=
Courier fee
=
Charge for a customer specific finish
Settlement means code
C
an..3
O
 
=
Vendor check/cheque to customer
=
Charge to be paid by vendor
=
Charge to be paid by customer
Calculation sequence code
C
an..3
D
 
=
First step of calculation
=
Second step of calculation
    etc, etc, etc.......
=
Ninth step of calculation
The calculation sequence indicator is used when multiple allowances and/or charges are applicable. If various allowances and/or charges percentages, quantities, monetary amounts or rates are applicable to the same base price, then the calculation sequence indicator will always equal one.
If the various allowances and/or charges are applied against a fluctuating price (constantly because of the application of other allowances and/or charges) then the sequence of calculation is indicated using this data element.
If the allowance or charge is not to be applied against a fixed price then the calculation sequence indicator must be included.
C214
SPECIAL SERVICES IDENTIFICATION
C
D
 
This composite is only used if the buyer knows the type of allowance or charge.
Special service description code
C
an..3
R
 
=
Dealer discount/allowance (GS1 Temporary Code)
=
Trade discount
=
Allowance/charge regulated by law (GS1 Temporary Code)
Code list identification code
C
an..17
O
   
Code list responsible agency code
C
an..3
D
*
=
GS1
This data element is only used if an GS1 code is used in data element 7161.
7160
Special service description
C
an..35
O
   
7160
Special service description
C
an..35
O
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify any allowances or charges related to the complete order. If allowances and charges are applicable for a specific line item then they must be indicated using segment group 43.
As the calculation price type (data element 5125 PRI segment) used in the purchase order is always a net price, allowances and/or charges specified in the ALC segment are for information purposes only.

Example:
ALC+A+++1'
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