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M

1

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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

=

Request for quote

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

Request for quote number assigned by 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

=

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:

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

9 = Original - An original transmission of a request for quotation.

31 = Copy - A copy of a request for quotation for a third party for information purposes.

42 = Confirmation via specific means - A confirmation of a previous  request for quotation sent by means other than EDI, e.g., fax.

Response type code

C

an..3

=

Acknowledge - with detail and change

=

Acknowledge only changes

=

No acknowledgement needed

This DE is used if the request for quote issuer wishes to explicitly indicate whether an acknowledgement is required or not.

Segment Notes:

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

Example:
BGM+311+RQT709+7'