EANCOM® 2002 S4 Part II
PRICAT Price/sales catalogue message
6. Examples

Example 1 - Addition of New Lines

The following is an example of a Price/Sales Catalogue message providing the addition of a new despatch unit, traded unit, and consumer unit to a trading partner’s file. The relationship or hierarchy between the different product levels is detailed through the use of sub-lines.

The supplier sending the message is identified by GLN 4012345500004 with a Tax Registered number of VR95745. The potential buyer is identified by GLN 5412345000020 with a Tax Registered number of VR12345. The trading terms are those agreed upon in the contract 5622ABE of the 10th August 2002.

The message, sent the 1st October 2002 has been given the reference number PC32458, provides the identification of three levels (of the hierarchy) a new product, Corn Crispies, as a despatch unit, a trade unit and a consumer unit. The relationship between the three levels is achieved through the use of the sub-line function in the LIN segment.

The price list currency is specified as Euros.

The first occurrence of LIN, with line number 1, is used to describe the consumer unit identified by the GTIN 5410738377131, being the code for a box of Healthiest Corn Crispies. It is further identified by the supplier’s article number CU32555. The handling instructions indicate that the box contains foodstuffs. The suggested retail price of the product is 40 EUR and VAT is charged at 21 percent. No sub-lines are used since there is no reference to a smaller unit.

The second occurrence of LIN, with line number 2, is used to describe the trade unit identified by the GTIN 5410738377117, being the code for a case of Corn Crispies. It is further identified by the supplier’s article number TU32555. The handling instructions indicate that the case contains foodstuffs. The country of origin of the product is Belgium and it is priced at 500 EUR per case with an 8 percent discount for orders over 48 cases. VAT is charged at 21 percent and the packaging of the product is described as a carton.

The third occurrence of LIN, with line number 3, is used to indicate that the consumer unit previously identified by the GTIN 5410738377131 is a sub-line of the trade unit identified by the GTIN 5410738377117. There are 48 consumer units contained in the traded unit.

The fourth occurrence of LIN, with line number 4, is used to describe the despatch unit identified by the GTIN 5410738251028, being the code for a pallet of Corn Crispies. The suppliers internal part number for the despatch unit is PN32555. The handling instructions for the despatch unit describe the pallet as containing foodstuffs which is susceptible to frost damage. The price for the despatch unit is 12000 EUR with an allowance of 10 percent if more than 50 pallets are ordered. VAT is charged at 21 percent.

The fifth occurrence of LIN, with line number 5, is used to indicate that the traded unit previously identified (LIN 2) by the GTIN 5410738377117 is a sub-line of the despatch unit identified by the GTIN 5410738251028. Each despatch unit contains 24 traded units.

UNH+ME000001+PRICAT:D:01B:UN:EAN009' Message header
BGM+9+PC32458+9' Price/sales catalogue number PC32458
DTM+137:20021001:102' Message date 1st October 2002
RFF+CT:5622ABE' Price list is related to contract number 5622ABE
DTM+171:20020810:102' Contract date 10th of August 2002
NAD+BY+5412345000020::9' Buyer is identified by GLN 5412345000020
RFF+VA:VR12345' Buyer’s VAT number VR12345
NAD+SU+4012345500004::9' Supplier is identified by GLN 4012345500004
RFF+VA:VR95745' Supplier’s VAT number is VR95745
CUX+2:EUR:8' Price list currency is Euros
PGI+2' Product group containing no price group
LIN+1+1+5410738377131:SRV' Line item 1, an addition, is identified by GTIN 5410738377131
PIA+1+CU32555:SA' Supplier’s article number CU32555 is provided as an additional identification
IMD+C++CU::9' Current line item is a consumer unit
IMD+F++:::HEALTHIEST CORN WRISPIES:BOX' Product description
MEA+PD+AAA:4+GRM:250' The net weight of the consumer unit is 250 grms
HAN+EAT::9' The product is foodstuffs
TAX+7+VAT+++:::21+S' The product is subject to the standard rate of 21% VAT
PRI+AAE:40:CA:SRP' The suggested retail information price, including allowances/charges and taxes, is 40
PAC+++BX' The consumer unit is packaged in a box
MEA+PD+HT+MMT:200' The height of the box is 200 mm
MEA+PD+LN+MMT:80' The length of the box is 80 mm
MEA+PD+WD+MMT:30' The width of the box is 30 mm
LIN+2+1+5410738377117:SRV' Line item 2, an addition, is identified by GTIN 5410738377117
PIA+1+TU32555:SA' Supplier’s article number TU32555 is provided as an additional identification
IMD+C++TU::9' Current line item is a trade unit
IMD+F++:::CORN WRISPIES:CASE' Product description
HAN+EAT::9' The product is foodstuffs
ALI+BE' Country of origin is Belgium
TAX+7+VAT+++:::21+S' Product is subject to the standard VAT rate of 21%
PRI+AAB:500:CA' The calculation gross price for the product is 500
ALC+A+++1' An allowance exists for this product
PCD+3:8' Allowance of 8%
RNG+1+PCE:48' Is available on purchase of a minimum quantity of 48
PAC+++CT' The product is packaged in a carton
LIN+3+1+5410738377131:SRV+1:2' Line number 3, identified by GTIN 5410738377131, is a sub-line of line number 2
QTY+45E:48' Number of consumer units in trade unit is 48
LIN+4+1+5410738251028:SRV' Line item 4, an addition, is identified by GTIN 5410738251028
PIA+1+PN32555:SA' Supplier’s article number PN32555 is provided as an additional identification
IMD+C++DU::9' Product is a despatch unit
IMD+F++:::CORN WRISPIES:PALLET' Product description
HAN+EAT::9' The product is foodstuffs
HAN+FTD::9' The product is susceptible to frost damage
TAX+7+VAT+++:::21+S' The product is subject to the standard VAT rate of 21%
PRI+AAA:24000:CA' The calculation net price for the product is 24000
ALC+A+++1' An allowance exists for this product
PCD+1:10' Allowance of 10%
RNG+1+PCE:50' Is available on purchases of a minimum quantity of 50
PAC+++201::9' The product is packaged on an ISO 1 pallet
LIN+5+1+5410738377117:SRV+1:4’ Line number 5, identified by GTIN 5410738377117 , is a sub-line of line number 4
QTY+45E:24' Number of traded units in despatch unit is 24
UNT+52+ME000001' Total number of segments in the message equals 52

Example 2 - Amendment of Traded Unit information

The following is an example of a Price/Sales Catalogue message providing the amendment of a products traded unit information

The supplier sending the message is identified by GLN 4012345500004, and the Tax Registered number of VR95745. The potential buyer is identified by GLN 5412345000020, and the Tax Registered number of VR12345. The trading terms are those agreed upon in the contract 5622ABE of the 10th August 2002.

The message, sent the 1st November 2002 has been given the reference number PC32480, provides the code for the traded unit which is to be amended.

The price list currency is specified as Euros.

The LIN/PIA segments are used to identify the traded unit. The GTIN 5410738377117 is identified in the LIN segment. Only the information relevant to the change is included. The new case price is 480 EUR with a 12 percent discount for orders over 52 cases.

UNH+ME000035+PRICAT:D:01B:UN:EAN009' Message header
BGM+25E::9+PC32480+4' Price/sales catalogue containing only pricing information number PC32480
DTM+137:20021101:102' Message date 1st of November 2002
RFF+CT:5622ABE' Message relates to contract number 5622ABE
DTM+171:20020810:102' Contract date 10th of August 2002
NAD+BY+5412345000020::9' Buyer is identified by GLN 5412345000020
RFF+VA:VR12345' Buyer’s VAT number VR12345
NAD+SU+4012345500004::9' Supplier is identified by GLN 4012345500004
RFF+VA:VR95745' Supplier’s VAT number is VR95745
CUX+2:EUR:8' Price list currency is Euros
PGI+2' Product group containing no price group
LIN+1+3+5410738377117:SRV' Line item 1 identified GTIN 5410738377117, which is being amended
PRI+AAB:480:CA' Calculation gross price is 480
ALC+A+++1' An allowance exists for this product
PCD+1:12' Allowance of 12%
RNG+1+PCE:52' Is available on purchases of a minimum quantity of 52
UNT+17+ME000035' Total number of segments in the message equals 17

Example 3 - Deletion of the full Product Hierarchy

The following is an example of a Price/Sales Catalogue message requesting the deletion of a full product hierarchy, i.e., Despatch Unit, Traded Unit and Consumer Unit.

The supplier sending the message is identified by GLN 4012345500004, and the Tax Registered number of VR95745. The potential buyer is identified by GLN 5412345000020, and the Tax Registered number of VR12345. The trading terms are those agreed upon in the contract 5622ABE of the 10th August 2002.

The message, sent the 21st December 2002 has been given the reference number PC32888, provides codes for the despatch unit, the traded unit, and finally the consumer unit, all of which are to be deleted. At all three levels the Action Request Code is set to 2, deletion. The deletion of any sub-levels in the product hierarchy must be handled by the message receiver, i.e. the message sender needs only to send the main line, the receiver must delete all related sub-lines.

UNH+ME000052+PRICAT:D:01B:UN:EAN009' Message header
BGM+9+PC32888+4' Price sales catalogue number PC32888
DTM+137:20021221:102' Message date
RFF+CT:5622ABE' Price list relates to contract 5622ABE
DTM+171:20020810:102' Contract date 10th of August 2002
NAD+BY+5412345000020::9' Buyer is identified by GLN 5412345000020
RFF+VA:VR12345' Buyer’s VAT number VR12345
NAD+SU+4012345500004::9' Supplier identified by GLN 4012345500004
RFF+VA:VR95745' Supplier’s VAT number VR95745
PGI+2' Product group containing no price group
LIN+1+2+5410738251028:SRV' Deletion of line 1 identified by GTIN 5410738251028 and any associated sub-lines
LIN+2+2+5410738377117:SRV' Deletion of line 2 identified by GTIN 5410738377117 and any associated sub-lines
LIN+3+2+5410738377131:SRV' Deletion of line 3 identified by GTIN 5410738377131 and any associated sub-lines
UNT+14+ME000052' Total number of segments in the message equals 14

Example 4 - Addition of a set or mixed pack

The following is an example of a Price/Sales Catalogue message providing the addition of a set or mixed pack consisting of two articles already known by the recipient of the information and one article new to the recipient.

The supplier sending the message is identified by GLN 4012345500004. The potential buyer is identified by GLN 5412345000020.

The message sent the first of January 2002 has been given the reference number PC12123, provides a description of the new product, First Aid set, consisting of three products in different quantities.

The price list currency is specified as Euros.

The first occurrence of the LIN segment is used to describe one component of the mixed pack that is new to the buyer. This article is identified by GTIN 8711113000000. The article is a consumer unit packed in a box. The suggested retail price of the product is 400 EUR and VAT is charged at 21 percent.

The second occurrence of the LIN segment is used to describe the mixed pack, identified with GTIN 5410738251028. The mixed pack is a consumer unit. The set is packed in a box which should be handled with care. The suggested retail price of the product is 900 EUR and VAT is charged at 21 percent.

The third, fourth and fifth occurrence of the LIN segments are used to refer to the articles inside the mixed pack. The articles are identified by the GTINs 8711112000001, 8711111000002 and 8711113000000. The quantity of each article inside the mixed pack is given.

Because two of the articles inside the mixed pack are already known by the buyer no further description of these articles is required.

UNH+ME000055+PRICAT:D:01B:UN:EAN009' Message header
BGM+9+PC12123+9' Price/sales catalogue number PC12123
DTM+137:20020101:102' Message date 1st January 2002
NAD+BY+5412345500020::9' Buyer is identified by GLN 5412345500020
NAD+SU+4012345500004::9' Supplier is identified by GLN 4012345500004
CUX+2:EUR:8' Price list currency is Euros
PGI+2' Product group containing no price group
LIN+1+1+8711113000000:SRV' Line 1 is an addition of the product identified by GTIN 8711113000000
IMD+C++CU::9' The product is a consumer unit
IMD+F++:::SCALPEL TYPE AX157' Product description
MEA+PD+AAA+GRM:98' Weight of the product is 98 grams
MEA+PD+LN+MMT:170' Length of the product is 170 mm
TAX+7+VAT+++:::21+S' Product is subject to VAT at the standard rate of 21%
PRI+AAE:400:CA:SRP' The suggested retail information price, excluding allowances/charges and taxes, is 400
PAC+++BX' Product is packaged in a box
LIN+2+1+5410738251028:SRV' Line 2 is an addition of the product identified by GTIN 5410738251028
IMD+C++CU::9' Product is a consumer unit
IMD+F++:::FIRST AID SET: RED WROSS TYPE A' Product description
MEA+PD+AAB+GRM:850' Product weight is 850 grams
QTY+17E:35' The total quantity of all the articles contained in the first aid set is 35
HAN+HWC::9' Product should be handled with care
TAX+7+VAT+++:::21+S' Product is subject to the standard rate of 21% VAT
PRI+AAE:900:CA:SRP' The suggested retail information price, excluding allowances/charges and taxes, is 900
PAC+++BX' The product is packaged in a box
MEA+PD+HT+MMT:500' The box is 500 mm high
MEA+PD+LN+MMT:200' The box is 200 mm long
MEA+PD+WD+MMT:50' The box is 50 mm wide
LIN+3+1+8711112000001:SRV+1:2’ Line 3 is an addition of the product identified by GTIN 8711112000001, to the configuration specified in line number 2 using sublines
QTY+45E:10' Number of units contained in the first aid set 10
LIN+4+1+8711111000002:SRV+1:2’ Line 4 is an addition of the product identified by GTIN 8711111000002 , to the configuration specified in line number 2 using sublines
QTY+45E:20' Number of units contained in the first aid set 20
LIN+5+1+8711113000000:SRV+1:2’ Line 5 is an addition of the product identified by GTIN 8711111000000 , to the configuration specified in line number 2 using sublines
QTY+45E:5' Number of units contained in the first aid set 5
UNT+34+ME000055' Total number of segments in the message equals 34

Example 5 - Response to Price/Sales Catalogue

The following is an example of a Response to Price/Sales Catalogue message. The buyer sending the message is identified by GLN 5412345000020. The supplier receiving the message is identified by GLN 4012345500004.

The message, sent the 21st December 2002 has been given the reference number PC34888 accepts in full the Price/Sales Catalogue number AVS321 transmitted on the 15th of December 2002.

UNH+ME000052+PRICAT:D:01B:UN:EAN009' Message header
BGM+51+PC34888+29' Price sales catalogue response number PC34888
DTM+137:20021221:102' Message date
RFF+PL:AVS321' Price catalogue response relates to the price list number AVS321
DTM+171:20021215:102' Price list date 15th of December 2002
NAD+BY+5412345000020::9' Buyer is identified by GLN 5412345000020
NAD+SU+4012345500004::9' Supplier identified by GLN 4012345500004
UNT+8+ME000052' Total number of segments in the message equals 8

Note:
The EDI interchange will include the UNB..UNZ segments and, if applicable, the UNG..UNE segments. (See part 1 section 5.7).

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