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To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number. |
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EAN |
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Code list identification code |
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Code list responsible agency code |
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DOCUMENT/MESSAGE IDENTIFICATION |
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Instruction to despatch number assigned by the document sender. |
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For global unique identification of documents Global Document Type Identifier (GDTI) is available. |
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General explanations |
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Cancellation |
5 |
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Replace |
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Original |
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Copy |
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Confirmation via specific means |
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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: |
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1 = Cancellation - An entire previous instruction to despatch is being cancelled. Only the mandatory segments in the message along with the NAD segments identifying the sender and recipient need to be re-transmitted. Identification of the previously sent message should take place in the RFF segment in group 1. |
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5 = Replace - The current message cancels and replaces a previously sent instruction to despatch message. Identification of the previously sent message should take place in the RFF segment in group 1. |
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9 = Original - The original transmission of an instruction to despatch. |
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31 = Copy - A copy of an instruction to despatch which is sent to a third party for information purposes. |
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42 = Confirmation via other means - A confirmation of a previous instruction to despatch sent by means other than EDI, e.g, fax. |
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Segment Notes: |
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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+350+31041+9' |
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