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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

=

Announcement for returns

Code list identification code

C

an..17

Code list responsible agency code

C

an..3

=

GS1

1000

Document name

C

an..35

C106

DOCUMENT/MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION

C

1004

Document identifier

C

an..35

Announcement number assigned by the 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

=

Cancellation

=

Confirmation

=

Duplicate

=

Original

=

Copy

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:

1= Cancellation -   A cancellation of a previously sent  announcement for returns. The identification of the instruction for return being cancelled is provided in the RFF segment.

6 = Confirmation - A confirmation of a previously transmitted  announcement for returns message.

7 = Duplicate - A re-transmission of a previously sent  announcement for returns message involving the same parties at the specific request of the receiver.

9  = Original - An indication to the receiver that this is an original  announcement for returns.

31 = Copy - A copy of an original message which has been sent for action or information purposes.

Response type code

C

an..3

Segment Notes:

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

Example:
BGM+732::9+665+9'