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X12 856 Retail Ship Notice/Manifest (Standard)

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Ship Notice/Manifest Transaction Set (856) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to list the contents of a shipment of goods as well as additional information relating to the shipment, such as order information, product description, physical characteristics, type of packaging, marking, carrier information, and configuration of goods within the transportation equipment. The transaction set enables the sender to describe the contents and configuration of a shipment in various levels of detail and provides an ordered flexibility to convey information.

The sender of this transaction is the organization responsible for detailing and communicating the contents of a shipment, or shipments, to one or more receivers of the transaction set. The receiver of this transaction set can be any organization having an interest in the contents of a shipment or information about the contents of a shipment.

Delimiters
  • ~ Segment
  • * Element
  • > Component
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Overview
ISA
-
Interchange Control Header
Max use 1
Required
GS
-
Functional Group Header
Max use 1
Required
heading
detail
HL Loop
HL
010
Hierarchical Level
Max use 1
Required
TD1
110
Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)
Max use 20
Optional
TD5
120
Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Max use 12
Optional
TD3
130
Carrier Details (Equipment)
Max use 12
Optional
REF
150
Bill of Lading Number
Max use 1
Optional
REF
150
Carrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)
Max use 1
Optional
REF
150
Load Planning Number
Max use 1
Optional
DTM
200
Current Schedule Delivery
Max use 1
Optional
DTM
200
Shipped
Max use 1
Optional
FOB
210
F.O.B. Related Instructions
Max use 1
Optional
Ship From
GE
-
Functional Group Trailer
Max use 1
Required
IEA
-
Interchange Control Trailer
Max use 1
Required
ISA

Interchange Control Header

RequiredMax use 1

To start and identify an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

Example
ISA-01
I01
Authorization Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the type of information in the Authorization Information

00
No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
ISA-02
I02
Authorization Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10

Information used for additional identification or authorization of the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Authorization Information Qualifier (I01)

ISA-03
I03
Security Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the type of information in the Security Information

00
No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
ISA-04
I04
Security Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10

This is used for identifying the security information about the interchange sender or the data in the interchange; the type of information is set by the Security Information Qualifier (I03)

ISA-05
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

Codes
ISA-06
I06
Interchange Sender ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15

Identification code published by the sender for other parties to use as the receiver ID to route data to them; the sender always codes this value in the sender ID element

ISA-07
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Qualifier to designate the system/method of code structure used to designate the sender or receiver ID element being qualified

Codes
ISA-08
I07
Interchange Receiver ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15

Identification code published by the receiver of the data; When sending, it is used by the sender as their sending ID, thus other parties sending to them will use this as a receiving ID to route data to them

ISA-09
I08
Interchange Date
Required
Date (DT)
YYMMDD format

Date of the interchange

ISA-10
I09
Interchange Time
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM format

Time of the interchange

ISA-11
I10
Interchange Control Standards Identifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code to identify the agency responsible for the control standard used by the message that is enclosed by the interchange header and trailer

U
U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS
ISA-12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number
Required
Identifier (ID)

This version number covers the interchange control segments

00401
Draft Standards for Trial Use Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997
ISA-13
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

ISA-14
I13
Acknowledgment Requested
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code sent by the sender to request an interchange acknowledgment (TA1)

0
No Acknowledgment Requested
1
Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
ISA-15
I14
Usage Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1

Code to indicate whether data enclosed by this interchange envelope is test, production or information

I
Information
P
Production Data
T
Test Data
ISA-16
I15
Component Element Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1

Type is not applicable; the component element separator is a delimiter and not a data element; this field provides the delimiter used to separate component data elements within a composite data structure; this value must be different than the data element separator and the segment terminator

>
Component Element Separator

Functional Group Header

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the beginning of a functional group and to provide control information

Example
GS-01
479
Functional Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying a group of application related transaction sets

SH
Ship Notice/Manifest (856)
GS-02
142
Application Sender's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Code identifying party sending transmission; codes agreed to by trading partners

GS-03
124
Application Receiver's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15

Code identifying party receiving transmission. Codes agreed to by trading partners

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

GS-06
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

GS-07
455
Responsible Agency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code used in conjunction with Data Element 480 to identify the issuer of the standard

T
Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
X
Accredited Standards Committee X12
GS-08
480
Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)

Code indicating the version, release, subrelease, and industry identifier of the EDI standard being used, including the GS and GE segments; if code in DE455 in GS segment is X, then in DE 480 positions 1-3 are the version number; positions 4-6 are the release and subrelease, level of the version; and positions 7-12 are the industry or trade association identifiers (optionally assigned by user); if code in DE455 in GS segment is T, then other formats are allowed

004010
Draft Standards Approved for Publication by ASC X12 Procedures Review Board through October 1997

Heading

ST
010
Heading > ST

Transaction Set Header

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number

Example
ST-01
143
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set

  • The transaction set identifier (ST01) used by the translation routines of the interchange partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the Invoice Transaction Set).
856
Ship Notice/Manifest
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9

Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

BSN
020
Heading > BSN

Beginning Segment for Ship Notice

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit identifying numbers, dates, and other basic data relating to the transaction set

Usage notes

In some implementations, it may be appropriate to omit the unit load level and packaging levels, i.e., tare and pack, from the transaction set. Depending on the retailer's receiving systems, carton identification may not be required. Code 0004 in BSN05 indicates the use of a hierarchical structure that does not include a unit load level or any packaging levels.

Example: BSN00007111200010310745*0002~

Example
BSN-01
353
Transaction Set Purpose Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying purpose of transaction set

00
Original
BSN-02
396
Shipment Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

A unique control number assigned by the original shipper to identify a specific shipment

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • BSN03 is the date the shipment transaction set is created.
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format

Time expressed in 24-hour clock time as follows: HHMM, or HHMMSS, or HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD, where H = hours (00-23), M = minutes (00-59), S = integer seconds (00-59) and DD = decimal seconds; decimal seconds are expressed as follows: D = tenths (0-9) and DD = hundredths (00-99)

  • BSN04 is the time the shipment transaction set is created.
BSN-05
1005
Hierarchical Structure Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the hierarchical application structure of a transaction set that utilizes the HL segment to define the structure of the transaction set

0002
Shipment, Order, Item, Packaging

Standard Packaging Structure

Heading end

Detail

HL Loop
RequiredMax >1
Usage notes

The HL segment is used to identify levels of detail information using a hierarchical structure.

HL01 shall contain a unique number for each occurrence of the HL segment within the transaction set. The value assigned to the first HL segment will be 1, and is incremented by one for each subsequent HL segment within the transaction set.

HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID of the HL segment to which it is subordinate (child of). HL02 will be omitted for the first occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set, since it has no parent. HL03 identifies the application content of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment, or the CTT or SE segment, e.g., Shipment, Unit Load, Order, Tare, Pack and Item.

Example: HL*1**S~

HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1

To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments

  • The HL segment is the only mandatory segment within the HL loop, and by itself, the HL segment has no meaning.
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

A unique number assigned by the sender to identify a particular data segment in a hierarchical structure

  • HL01 shall contain a unique alphanumeric number for each occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set. For example, HL01 could be used to indicate the number of occurrences of the HL segment, in which case the value of HL01 would be "1" for the initial HL segment and would be incremented by one in each subsequent HL segment within the transaction.
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the characteristic of a level in a hierarchical structure

  • HL03 indicates the context of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment in the transaction. For example, HL03 is used to indicate that subsequent segments in the HL loop form a logical grouping of data referring to shipment, order, or item-level information.
S
Shipment
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating if there are hierarchical child data segments subordinate to the level being described

  • HL04 indicates whether or not there are subordinate (or child) HL segments related to the current HL segment.
1
Additional Subordinate HL Data Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
TD1
110
Detail > HL Loop > TD1

Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)

OptionalMax use 20

To specify the transportation details relative to commodity, weight, and quantity

Usage notes

This segment, at the shipment level, is used to specify total containers and gross weight of the shipment.

Example: TD1CTN2524***G147*LB~

Example
TD1-01
103
Packaging Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 3Max 5

Code identifying the type of packaging; Part 1: Packaging Form, Part 2: Packaging Material; if the Data Element is used, then Part 1 is always required

Usage notes

First 3 characters:

  • BAG Bag
  • CTN Carton
  • MIX Mixed Container Types
    More than one type of container is included in a shipment (shipment could consist of 3 pieces that include 1 box, 1 crate, and 1 basket).
    Can be used only with code 71 in Part 2.
  • PLT Pallet
  • SLP Slip Sheet
    Shipping containers utilizing slip sheets, which are cardboard platforms used to hold product for storage or transportation.
  • SRW Shrink Wrap
    In packaging, a method of securing a unit load by placing a large "bag" of plastic film over the components and applying heat to induce shrinkage and cause the bag to tighten around the contents.

Last 2 characters:

  • 01 Aluminum
  • 25 Corrugated or Solid
  • 31 Fiber
  • 58 Metal
  • 71 Not Otherwise Specified
  • 76 Paper
  • 79 Plastic
  • 91 Stainless Steel
  • 94 Wood
TD1-02
80
Lading Quantity
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7

Number of units (pieces) of the lading commodity

Usage notes

The number of packages in the shipment as described in TD101.

TD1-06
187
Weight Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the type of weight

G
Gross Weight
TD1-07
81
Weight
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of weight

TD1-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

Usage notes

See Section III for code list.

LB
Pound
TD5
120
Detail > HL Loop > TD5

Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)

OptionalMax use 12

To specify the carrier and sequence of routing and provide transit time information

Usage notes

This segment is used to specify every carrier in the routing sequence or a specific routing sequence that has been previously identified (usually from a routing guide). The segment can also be used to indicate estimated transit time in days. Only use TD501 if needed for clarity; this is not a requirement in most retail applications. When referring to a preestablished routing guide, use code 91 or 92 in TD502 and identify the routing sequence, from the routing guide, in TD503. To identify a specific private parcel service, TD502 will contain code 2 and TD503 will contain the corresponding SCAC. TD510 and TD511 are used to specify transit time.

When using a small package service provider as the carrier, TD502 will contain code 2, TD503 will contain the carrier's SCAC, and TD504 will contain code U to inform the receiver of a small package service shipment.

Example: TD5O2CENF**CC~

Example
TD5-01
133
Routing Sequence Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code describing the relationship of a carrier to a specific shipment movement

O
Origin Carrier (Air, Motor, or Ocean)
TD5-02
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

  • When specifying a routing sequence to be used for the shipment movement in lieu of specifying each carrier within the movement, use TD502 to identify the party responsible for defining the routing sequence, and use TD503 to identify the actual routing sequence, specified by the party identified in TD502.
2
Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)
TD5-03
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

TD5-05
387
Routing
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 35

Free-form description of the routing or requested routing for shipment, or the originating carrier's identity

TD5-06
368
Shipment/Order Status Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the status of an order or shipment or the disposition of any difference between the quantity ordered and the quantity shipped for a line item or transaction

BK
Back Ordered from Previous Order
BP
Shipment Partial, Back Order to Ship on (Date)
CC
Shipment Complete on (Date)
CM
Shipment Complete with Additional Quantity
CP
Partial Shipment on (Date), Considered No Backorder
CS
Shipment Complete with Substitution
DE
Deleted Order
IC
Item Canceled
IS
Item Represents Substitution from Original Order
PR
Partial Shipment
SS
Split Shipment
TD3
130
Detail > HL Loop > TD3

Carrier Details (Equipment)

OptionalMax use 12

To specify transportation details relating to the equipment used by the carrier

Usage notes

This segment is used to specify the trailer number for a truckload shipment.

Example: TD3*TL**123456~

Example
TD3-01
40
Equipment Description Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of equipment used for shipment

CV
Closed Van
FT
Flat Bed Trailer
RT
Controlled Temperature Trailer (Reefer)
TL
Trailer (not otherwise specified)
TD3-03
207
Equipment Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 10

Sequencing or serial part of an equipment unit's identifying number (pure numeric form for equipment number is preferred)

REF
150
Detail > HL Loop > REF

Bill of Lading Number

OptionalMax use 1

To specify identifying information

Usage notes

In some cases, individual shipments with bill of lading may be grouped under a Master Bill of Lading. Under this circumstance, specifying both the bill of lading and the associated Master Bill of Lading Number will facilitate tracking.

Example: REFBM13828700000A~

Example
Variants (all may be used)
REFCarrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)REFLoad Planning Number
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BM
Bill of Lading Number
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

REF
150
Detail > HL Loop > REF

Carrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)

OptionalMax use 1

To specify identifying information

Usage notes

Example: REFCN13828700000A~

Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

CN
Carrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

REF
150
Detail > HL Loop > REF

Load Planning Number

OptionalMax use 1

To specify identifying information

Usage notes

Shipping Routing Request (SRR) is generated from Boscov’s TMS System to route all our inbound shipments.

Example: REFLO123456~

Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

LO
Load Planning Number
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

DTM
200
Detail > HL Loop > DTM

Current Schedule Delivery

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

Usage notes

Example: DTM06720000202~

Example
Variants (all may be used)
DTMShipped
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

067
Current Schedule Delivery
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

DTM
200
Detail > HL Loop > DTM

Shipped

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

Usage notes

Example: DTM01120000202~

Example
Variants (all may be used)
DTMCurrent Schedule Delivery
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time

011
Shipped
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

FOB
210
Detail > HL Loop > FOB

F.O.B. Related Instructions

OptionalMax use 1

To specify transportation instructions relating to shipment

Usage notes

Example: FOB*PP~

Example
If Transportation Terms Qualifier Code (FOB-04) is present, then Transportation Terms Code (FOB-05) is required
FOB-01
146
Shipment Method of Payment
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges

  • FOB01 indicates which party will pay the carrier.
CC
Collect
CF
Collect, Freight Credited Back to Customer
DF
Defined by Buyer and Seller
PC
Prepaid but Charged to Customer
PO
Prepaid Only
PP
Prepaid (by Seller)
TP
Third Party Pay
FOB-02
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of location

  • FOB02 is the code specifying transportation responsibility location.
OR
Origin (Shipping Point)
FOB-04
334
Transportation Terms Qualifier Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the source of the transportation terms

01
Incoterms

See External Code Source 35 in Section III for the source reference document of INCOTERMS codes, which will appear in FOB05.

FOB-05
335
Transportation Terms Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 3

Code identifying the trade terms which apply to the shipment transportation responsibility

N1 Ship From
OptionalMax 1
Variants (all may be used)
Ship To
N1
220
Detail > HL Loop > Ship From > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Usage notes

N103 and N104 are required except when N101 contains code MA or OB.

When the ship to is the end consumer (customer of retailer), N103 and N104 are not required.;

In some EDI implementations, it may be necessary to identify the sender and/or receiver of the transaction set within each transaction set. To identify the sender of the transaction set, N101 will contain code FR, N103 will contain code 93, and N104 will contain the actual identification number. To identify the receiver of the transaction set, N101 will contain code TO, N103 will contain code 94, and N104 will contain the actual identification number. These four codes may be used only in the combination listed above and may be used only to identify the sender and/or receiver of the transaction set.

Example: N1SF**1123456789~

Example
If either Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) or Identification Code (N1-04) is present, then the other is required
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

SF
Ship From
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

1
D-U-N-S Number, Dun & Bradstreet
91
Assigned by Seller or Seller's Agent
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
Usage notes

This is the location code as defined by N103. The location code may be a formal number, e.g., DUNS, or it may be assigned by either the buyer or seller. The location refers to a store, warehouse, distribution center, plant, etc. Location codes are used to alleviate the need to send complete names and addresses.

N3
240
Detail > HL Loop > Ship From > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Usage notes

Example: N3*100 MAIN ST~

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
250
Detail > HL Loop > Ship From > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Usage notes

N401 and N402 are required unless N405 and N406 are used.

Example: N4SAN FRANCISCOCA*94111~

Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N1 Ship From end
N1 Ship To
OptionalMax 1
Variants (all may be used)
Ship From
N1
220
Detail > HL Loop > Ship To > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Usage notes

N103 and N104 are required except when N101 contains code MA or OB.

When the ship to is the end consumer (customer of retailer), N103 and N104 are not required.;

In some EDI implementations, it may be necessary to identify the sender and/or receiver of the transaction set within each transaction set. To identify the sender of the transaction set, N101 will contain code FR, N103 will contain code 93, and N104 will contain the actual identification number. To identify the receiver of the transaction set, N101 will contain code TO, N103 will contain code 94, and N104 will contain the actual identification number. These four codes may be used only in the combination listed above and may be used only to identify the sender and/or receiver of the transaction set.

Example: N1STBOSCOV9200015~

Example
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

ST
Ship To
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

92
Assigned by Buyer or Buyer's Agent
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 5Max 5

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
Usage notes

Boscov’s five digit store number (may have leading zeroes).

N3
240
Detail > HL Loop > Ship To > N3

Address Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

Usage notes

Example: N3*100 MAIN ST~

Example
N3-01
166
Address Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N3-02
166
Address Information
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 55

Address information

N4
250
Detail > HL Loop > Ship To > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Usage notes

N401 and N402 are required unless N405 and N406 are used.

Example: N4SAN FRANCISCOCA*94111~

Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30

Free-form text for city name

  • A combination of either N401 through N404, or N405 and N406 may be adequate to specify a location.
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code (Standard State/Province) as defined by appropriate government agency

  • N402 is required only if city name (N401) is in the U.S. or Canada.
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15

Code defining international postal zone code excluding punctuation and blanks (zip code for United States)

N4-04
26
Country Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 3

Code identifying the country

N1 Ship To end
HL Loop
RequiredMax >1
Usage notes

The HL segment is used to identify levels of detail information using a hierarchical structure.

HL01 shall contain a unique number for each occurrence of the HL segment within the transaction set. The value assigned to the first HL segment will be 1, and is incremented by one for each subsequent HL segment within the transaction set.

HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID of the HL segment to which it is subordinate (child of). HL02 will be omitted for the first occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set, since it has no parent. HL03 identifies the application content of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment, or the CTT or SE segment, e.g., Shipment, Unit Load, Order, Tare, Pack and Item.

Example: HL21*O~

HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1

To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments

  • The HL segment is the only mandatory segment within the HL loop, and by itself, the HL segment has no meaning.
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

A unique number assigned by the sender to identify a particular data segment in a hierarchical structure

  • HL01 shall contain a unique alphanumeric number for each occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set. For example, HL01 could be used to indicate the number of occurrences of the HL segment, in which case the value of HL01 would be "1" for the initial HL segment and would be incremented by one in each subsequent HL segment within the transaction.
HL-02
734
Hierarchical Parent ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

Identification number of the next higher hierarchical data segment that the data segment being described is subordinate to

  • HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID number of the HL segment to which the current HL segment is subordinate.
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the characteristic of a level in a hierarchical structure

  • HL03 indicates the context of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment in the transaction. For example, HL03 is used to indicate that subsequent segments in the HL loop form a logical grouping of data referring to shipment, order, or item-level information.
O
Order
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating if there are hierarchical child data segments subordinate to the level being described

  • HL04 indicates whether or not there are subordinate (or child) HL segments related to the current HL segment.
1
Additional Subordinate HL Data Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
PRF
050
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > PRF

Purchase Order Reference

RequiredMax use 1

To provide reference to a specific purchase order

Usage notes

Example: PRF835490**20000114~

Example
PRF-01
324
Purchase Order Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 6Max 6

Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

Usage notes

Boscov's 6-digit purchase order number (may use leading zeros).

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • PRF04 is the date assigned by the purchaser to purchase order.
Usage notes

Retailer's original purchase order date.

REF
150
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > REF

Department Number

OptionalMax use 1

To specify identifying information

Usage notes

Example: REFDP00131~

Example
Variants (all may be used)
REFSeller's Invoice Number
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

DP
Department Number
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 5Max 5

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

Usage notes

Boscov’s 5 digit Department Number (must use leading zeroes).

REF
150
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > REF

Seller's Invoice Number

OptionalMax use 1

To specify identifying information

Usage notes

Example: REFIV807764626~

Example
Variants (all may be used)
REFDepartment Number
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

IV
Seller's Invoice Number
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

Reference information as defined for a particular Transaction Set or as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

N1 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N1
220
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code

Usage notes

There will be at least one occurrence, of this segment, to identify the buying party by using code BY in N101.

N103 and N104 are required except when N101 contains code CT, MA or OB.

Example: N1BY**9200014~

Example
N1-01
98
Entity Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying an organizational entity, a physical location, property or an individual

BY
Buying Party (Purchaser)
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code designating the system/method of code structure used for Identification Code (67)

92
Assigned by Buyer or Buyer's Agent
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 5Max 5

Code identifying a party or other code

  • This segment, used alone, provides the most efficient method of providing organizational identification. To obtain this efficiency the "ID Code" (N104) must provide a key to the table maintained by the transaction processing party.
Usage notes

Boscov’s five digit store # (must use leading zeroes).

N1 Loop end
HL Loop
RequiredMax >1
Usage notes

The HL segment is used to identify levels of detail information using a hierarchical structure.

HL01 shall contain a unique number for each occurrence of the HL segment within the transaction set. The value assigned to the first HL segment will be 1, and is incremented by one for each subsequent HL segment within the transaction set.

HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID of the HL segment to which it is subordinate (child of). HL02 will be omitted for the first occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set, since it has no parent. HL03 identifies the application content of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment, or the CTT or SE segment, e.g., Shipment, Unit Load, Order, Tare, Pack and Item.

Example: HL54*I~

HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1

To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments

  • The HL segment is the only mandatory segment within the HL loop, and by itself, the HL segment has no meaning.
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

A unique number assigned by the sender to identify a particular data segment in a hierarchical structure

  • HL01 shall contain a unique alphanumeric number for each occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set. For example, HL01 could be used to indicate the number of occurrences of the HL segment, in which case the value of HL01 would be "1" for the initial HL segment and would be incremented by one in each subsequent HL segment within the transaction.
HL-02
734
Hierarchical Parent ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

Identification number of the next higher hierarchical data segment that the data segment being described is subordinate to

  • HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID number of the HL segment to which the current HL segment is subordinate.
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the characteristic of a level in a hierarchical structure

  • HL03 indicates the context of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment in the transaction. For example, HL03 is used to indicate that subsequent segments in the HL loop form a logical grouping of data referring to shipment, order, or item-level information.
I
Item
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating if there are hierarchical child data segments subordinate to the level being described

  • HL04 indicates whether or not there are subordinate (or child) HL segments related to the current HL segment.
0
No Subordinate HL Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
1
Additional Subordinate HL Data Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
LIN
020
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > LIN

Item Identification

RequiredMax use 1

To specify basic item identification data

Usage notes

The codes listed for LIN02 apply to every occurrence of Data Element 235 in the LIN segment.

See Section III for complete U.P.C. and EAN code definitions.

Example: LIN*UP700032591261VA20191~

Example
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LIN-04) or Product/Service ID (LIN-05) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LIN-06) or Product/Service ID (LIN-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LIN-08) or Product/Service ID (LIN-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (LIN-10) or Product/Service ID (LIN-11) is present, then the other is required
LIN-02
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

  • LIN02 through LIN31 provide for fifteen different product/service IDs for each item. For example: Case, Color, Drawing No., U.P.C. No., ISBN No., Model No., or SKU.
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SZ
Vendor Alphanumeric Size Code (NRMA)

This is the code assigned by the vendor.

UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VE
Vendor Color
LIN-03
234
Product/Service ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

LIN-04
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SZ
Vendor Alphanumeric Size Code (NRMA)
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VE
Vendor Color
LIN-05
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

LIN-06
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SZ
Vendor Alphanumeric Size Code (NRMA)
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VE
Vendor Color
LIN-07
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

LIN-08
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SZ
Vendor Alphanumeric Size Code (NRMA)
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VE
Vendor Color
LIN-09
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

LIN-10
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SZ
Vendor Alphanumeric Size Code (NRMA)
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VE
Vendor Color
LIN-11
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SN1
030
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > SN1

Item Detail (Shipment)

OptionalMax use 1

To specify line-item detail relative to shipment

Usage notes

This segment is used to specify the quantities associated with the item identified in the LIN at the item level.

When specifying an item, which is comprised of two or more components that are in unique shipping containers, SN103 will contain code ST for set and the quantity specified in SN102 is the number of sets as identified in the LIN segment. Each different component is identified in one pack level. See the VICS Note, on the SLN segment, at the pack level.

Example: SN1*1EA~

Example
If either Quantity Ordered (SN1-05) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (SN1-06) is present, then the other is required
SN1-01
350
Assigned Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20

Alphanumeric characters assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

  • SN101 is the ship notice line-item identification.
SN1-02
382
Number of Units Shipped
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10

Numeric value of units shipped in manufacturer's shipping units for a line item or transaction set

SN1-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

  • SN103 defines the unit of measurement for both SN102 and SN104.
Usage notes

See Section III for code list.

CA
Case
DZ
Dozen
EA
Each
PK
Package
PR
Pair
SN1-04
646
Quantity Shipped to Date
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Number of units shipped to date

SN1-05
330
Quantity Ordered
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Quantity ordered

SN1-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

SLN
040
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > SLN

Subline Item Detail

OptionalMax use 1000

To specify product subline detail item data

Example
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-09) or Product/Service ID (SLN-10) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-11) or Product/Service ID (SLN-12) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-13) or Product/Service ID (SLN-14) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-15) or Product/Service ID (SLN-16) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-17) or Product/Service ID (SLN-18) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-19) or Product/Service ID (SLN-20) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-21) or Product/Service ID (SLN-22) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-23) or Product/Service ID (SLN-24) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-25) or Product/Service ID (SLN-26) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (SLN-27) or Product/Service ID (SLN-28) is present, then the other is required
SLN-01
350
Assigned Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20

Alphanumeric characters assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

  • SLN01 is the identifying number for the subline item.
  • SLN01 is related to (but not necessarily equivalent to) the baseline item number. Example: 1.1 or 1A might be used as a subline number to relate to baseline number 1.
SLN-03
662
Relationship Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the relationship between entities

  • SLN03 is the configuration code indicating the relationship of the subline item to the baseline item.
D
Delete
I
Included
S
Substituted
SLN-04
380
Quantity
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SLN-05
C001
Composite Unit of Measure
RequiredMax use 1
To identify a composite unit of measure (See Figures Appendix for examples of use)
C001-01
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

SLN-09
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

  • SLN09 through SLN28 provide for ten different product/service IDs for each item. For example: Case, Color, Drawing No., U.P.C. No., ISBN No., Model No., or SKU.
CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-10
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-11
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-12
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-13
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-14
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-15
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-16
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-17
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-18
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-19
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-20
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-21
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-22
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-23
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-24
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-25
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-26
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

SLN-27
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type/source of the descriptive number used in Product/Service ID (234)

CM
National Retail Merchants Association Color Code
EN
European Article Number (EAN) (2-5-5-1)
SM
National Retail Merchants Association Size Code
UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
VA
Vendor's Style Number
VC
Vendor's (Seller's) Catalog Number
SLN-28
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

HL Pack
OptionalMax >1
Usage notes

The HL segment is used to identify levels of detail information using a hierarchical structure.

HL01 shall contain a unique number for each occurrence of the HL segment within the transaction set. The value assigned to the first HL segment will be 1, and is incremented by one for each subsequent HL segment within the transaction set.

HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID of the HL segment to which it is subordinate (child of). HL02 will be omitted for the first occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set, since it has no parent. HL03 identifies the application content of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment, or the CTT or SE segment, e.g., Shipment, Unit Load, Order, Tare, Pack and Item.

Example: HL43*P~

Variants (all may be used)
Shipping Tare
HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Pack > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1

To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments

  • The HL segment is the only mandatory segment within the HL loop, and by itself, the HL segment has no meaning.
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

A unique number assigned by the sender to identify a particular data segment in a hierarchical structure

  • HL01 shall contain a unique alphanumeric number for each occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set. For example, HL01 could be used to indicate the number of occurrences of the HL segment, in which case the value of HL01 would be "1" for the initial HL segment and would be incremented by one in each subsequent HL segment within the transaction.
HL-02
734
Hierarchical Parent ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

Identification number of the next higher hierarchical data segment that the data segment being described is subordinate to

  • HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID number of the HL segment to which the current HL segment is subordinate.
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the characteristic of a level in a hierarchical structure

  • HL03 indicates the context of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment in the transaction. For example, HL03 is used to indicate that subsequent segments in the HL loop form a logical grouping of data referring to shipment, order, or item-level information.
P
Pack
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating if there are hierarchical child data segments subordinate to the level being described

  • HL04 indicates whether or not there are subordinate (or child) HL segments related to the current HL segment.
0
No Subordinate HL Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
PO4
060
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Pack > PO4

Item Physical Details

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the physical qualities, packaging, weights, and dimensions relating to the item

Usage notes

This segment is used to specify the packaging of the item in the case or carton.

Example
If either Size (PO4-02) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-03) is present, then the other is required
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

The number of inner containers, or number of eaches if there are no inner containers, per outer container

Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Size of supplier units in pack

PO4-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

  • PO403 - The "Unit or Basis for Measure Code" in this segment position is for purposes of defining the pack (PO401) /size (PO402) measure which indicates the quantity in the inner pack unit. For example: If the carton contains 24 12-Ounce packages, it would be described as follows: Data element 356 = "24"; Data element 357 = "12"; Data element 355 = "OZ".
EA
Each
PO4-06
384
Gross Weight per Pack
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Numeric value of gross weight per pack

PO4-08
385
Gross Volume per Pack
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Numeric value of gross volume per pack

PO4-14
810
Inner Pack
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

The number of eaches per inner container

MAN
190
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Pack > MAN

Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use >1

To indicate identifying marks and numbers for shipping containers

Usage notes

When the shipping container is the same as the consumer unit, the U.P.C. may be the only UCC identification code on the container. In many applications, it is necessary to positively identify what identification code is to be scanned and matched at point of receipt. Since the U.P.C. is not a unique serial shipping container code, only one pack level for each item is required when using the pick and pack structure. The total number of shipping units for this item is the same as the quantity for the item in the SN1 segment at the item level.

Example: MANGM00007000320000113906~

Example
MAN-01
88
Marks and Numbers Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the application or source of Marks and Numbers (87)

  • MAN01/MAN02 and MAN04/MAN05 may be used to identify two different marks and numbers assigned to the same physical container.
  • When MAN01 contains code "UC" (U.P.C. Shipping Container Code) and MAN05/MAN06 contain a range of ID numbers, MAN03 is not used. The reason for this is that the U.P.C. Shipping Container code is the same on every carton that is represented in the range in MAN05/MAN06.
GM
SSCC-18 and Application Identifier

This is a twenty-character UCC/EAN-128 Serial
Shipping Container Code (SSCC-18) that includes the two digit application identifier. The symbology code and the modulo 103 check digit are not included.

MAN-02
87
Marks and Numbers
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment

  • When both MAN02 and MAN03 are used, MAN02 is the starting number of a sequential range and MAN03 is the ending number of that range.
HL Pack end
HL Shipping Tare
OptionalMax >1
Usage notes

The HL segment is used to identify levels of detail information using a hierarchical structure.

HL01 shall contain a unique number for each occurrence of the HL segment within the transaction set. The value assigned to the first HL segment will be 1, and is incremented by one for each subsequent HL segment within the transaction set.

HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID of the HL segment to which it is subordinate (child of). HL02 will be omitted for the first occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set, since it has no parent. HL03 identifies the application content of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment, or the CTT or SE segment, e.g., Shipment, Unit Load, Order, Tare, Pack and Item.

Example: HL32*T~

Variants (all may be used)
Pack
HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Shipping Tare > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1

To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments

  • The HL segment is the only mandatory segment within the HL loop, and by itself, the HL segment has no meaning.
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

A unique number assigned by the sender to identify a particular data segment in a hierarchical structure

  • HL01 shall contain a unique alphanumeric number for each occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set. For example, HL01 could be used to indicate the number of occurrences of the HL segment, in which case the value of HL01 would be "1" for the initial HL segment and would be incremented by one in each subsequent HL segment within the transaction.
HL-02
734
Hierarchical Parent ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

Identification number of the next higher hierarchical data segment that the data segment being described is subordinate to

  • HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID number of the HL segment to which the current HL segment is subordinate.
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the characteristic of a level in a hierarchical structure

  • HL03 indicates the context of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment in the transaction. For example, HL03 is used to indicate that subsequent segments in the HL loop form a logical grouping of data referring to shipment, order, or item-level information.
T
Shipping Tare
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating if there are hierarchical child data segments subordinate to the level being described

  • HL04 indicates whether or not there are subordinate (or child) HL segments related to the current HL segment.
1
Additional Subordinate HL Data Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
TSD
145
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Shipping Tare > TSD

Trailer Shipment Details

OptionalMax use 1

To specify details of shipments on a trailer

Usage notes

This segment may be used to indicate the location of the pallet within the
trailer/container.

Example: TSD0011

Example
TSD-01
350
Assigned Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20

Alphanumeric characters assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

  • TSD01 indicates the loading sequence and relative shipment position on the trailer.
Usage notes

Indicates the loading sequence.

TSD-02
219
Position
Required
String (AN)

Relative position of shipment in car, trailer, or container (mutually defined)

1
First quarter of the trailer/container
2
Second quarter of the trailer/container
3
Third quarter of the trailer/container
4
Fourth quarter of the trailer/container
MAN
190
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Shipping Tare > MAN

Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use >1

To indicate identifying marks and numbers for shipping containers

Usage notes

This segment, at the tare level, is used to specify the identification numbers for the pallet.;

Example: MANGM00107000320000113901~

Example
MAN-01
88
Marks and Numbers Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the application or source of Marks and Numbers (87)

  • MAN01/MAN02 and MAN04/MAN05 may be used to identify two different marks and numbers assigned to the same physical container.
  • When MAN01 contains code "UC" (U.P.C. Shipping Container Code) and MAN05/MAN06 contain a range of ID numbers, MAN03 is not used. The reason for this is that the U.P.C. Shipping Container code is the same on every carton that is represented in the range in MAN05/MAN06.
GM
SSCC-18 and Application Identifier

This is a twenty-character UCC/EAN-128 Serial
Shipping Container Code (SSCC-18) that includes the two digit application identifier. The symbology code and the modulo 103 check digit are not included.

MAN-02
87
Marks and Numbers
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment

  • When both MAN02 and MAN03 are used, MAN02 is the starting number of a sequential range and MAN03 is the ending number of that range.
PAL
215
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Shipping Tare > PAL

Pallet Information

RequiredMax use 1

To identify the type and physical attributes of the pallet, and, gross weight, gross volume, and height of the load and the pallet

Usage notes

Example: PAL44936

Example
PAL-01
883
Pallet Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the type of pallet

4
Standard
PAL-02
884
Pallet Tiers
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

The number of layers per pallet

PAL-03
885
Pallet Blocks
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

The number of pieces (cartons) per layer on the pallet

Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

The number of inner containers, or number of eaches if there are no inner containers, per outer container

  • PAL04 (Pack) is the number of pieces on the pallet.
Usage notes

Number of cartons on pallet.

HL Loop
RequiredMax >1
Usage notes

The HL segment is used to identify levels of detail information using a hierarchical structure.

HL01 shall contain a unique number for each occurrence of the HL segment within the transaction set. The value assigned to the first HL segment will be 1, and is incremented by one for each subsequent HL segment within the transaction set.

HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID of the HL segment to which it is subordinate (child of). HL02 will be omitted for the first occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set, since it has no parent. HL03 identifies the application content of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment, or the CTT or SE segment, e.g., Shipment, Unit Load, Order, Tare, Pack and Item.

Example: HL43*P~

HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Shipping Tare > HL Loop > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1

To identify dependencies among and the content of hierarchically related groups of data segments

  • The HL segment is the only mandatory segment within the HL loop, and by itself, the HL segment has no meaning.
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

A unique number assigned by the sender to identify a particular data segment in a hierarchical structure

  • HL01 shall contain a unique alphanumeric number for each occurrence of the HL segment in the transaction set. For example, HL01 could be used to indicate the number of occurrences of the HL segment, in which case the value of HL01 would be "1" for the initial HL segment and would be incremented by one in each subsequent HL segment within the transaction.
HL-02
734
Hierarchical Parent ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12

Identification number of the next higher hierarchical data segment that the data segment being described is subordinate to

  • HL02 identifies the hierarchical ID number of the HL segment to which the current HL segment is subordinate.
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code defining the characteristic of a level in a hierarchical structure

  • HL03 indicates the context of the series of segments following the current HL segment up to the next occurrence of an HL segment in the transaction. For example, HL03 is used to indicate that subsequent segments in the HL loop form a logical grouping of data referring to shipment, order, or item-level information.
P
Pack
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating if there are hierarchical child data segments subordinate to the level being described

  • HL04 indicates whether or not there are subordinate (or child) HL segments related to the current HL segment.
0
No Subordinate HL Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
PO4
060
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Shipping Tare > HL Loop > PO4

Item Physical Details

RequiredMax use 1

To specify the physical qualities, packaging, weights, and dimensions relating to the item

Usage notes

This segment is used to specify the packaging of the item in the case or carton.

Example
If either Size (PO4-02) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-03) is present, then the other is required
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

The number of inner containers, or number of eaches if there are no inner containers, per outer container

Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Size of supplier units in pack

PO4-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the units in which a value is being expressed, or manner in which a measurement has been taken

  • PO403 - The "Unit or Basis for Measure Code" in this segment position is for purposes of defining the pack (PO401) /size (PO402) measure which indicates the quantity in the inner pack unit. For example: If the carton contains 24 12-Ounce packages, it would be described as follows: Data element 356 = "24"; Data element 357 = "12"; Data element 355 = "OZ".
EA
Each
PO4-06
384
Gross Weight per Pack
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Numeric value of gross weight per pack

PO4-08
385
Gross Volume per Pack
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Numeric value of gross volume per pack

PO4-14
810
Inner Pack
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

The number of eaches per inner container

MAN
190
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > Shipping Tare > HL Loop > MAN

Marks and Numbers

RequiredMax use >1

To indicate identifying marks and numbers for shipping containers

Usage notes

When the shipping container is the same as the consumer unit, the U.P.C. may be the only UCC identification code on the container. In many applications, it is necessary to positively identify what identification code is to be scanned and matched at point of receipt. Since the U.P.C. is not a unique serial shipping container code, only one pack level for each item is required when using the pick and pack structure. The total number of shipping units for this item is the same as the quantity for the item in the SN1 segment at the item level.

Example: MANGM00007000320000113906~

Example
MAN-01
88
Marks and Numbers Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the application or source of Marks and Numbers (87)

  • MAN01/MAN02 and MAN04/MAN05 may be used to identify two different marks and numbers assigned to the same physical container.
  • When MAN01 contains code "UC" (U.P.C. Shipping Container Code) and MAN05/MAN06 contain a range of ID numbers, MAN03 is not used. The reason for this is that the U.P.C. Shipping Container code is the same on every carton that is represented in the range in MAN05/MAN06.
GM
SSCC-18 and Application Identifier

This is a twenty-character UCC/EAN-128 Serial
Shipping Container Code (SSCC-18) that includes the two digit application identifier. The symbology code and the modulo 103 check digit are not included.

MAN-02
87
Marks and Numbers
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Marks and numbers used to identify a shipment or parts of a shipment

  • When both MAN02 and MAN03 are used, MAN02 is the starting number of a sequential range and MAN03 is the ending number of that range.
HL Loop end
HL Shipping Tare end
HL Loop end
HL Loop end
HL Loop end
Detail end

Summary

CTT
010
Summary > CTT

Transaction Totals

OptionalMax use 1

To transmit a hash total for a specific element in the transaction set

  • Number of line items (CTT01) is the accumulation of the number of HL segments.
    If used, hash total (CTT02) is the sum of the value of units shipped (SN102) for each SN1 segment.
Usage notes

Example: CTT*9~

Example
CTT-01
354
Number of Line Items
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Total number of line items in the transaction set

Usage notes

The number of HL segments present in the transaction set.

SE
020
Summary > SE

Transaction Set Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)

Example
SE-01
96
Number of Included Segments
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10

Total number of segments included in a transaction set including ST and SE segments

SE-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9

Identifying control number that must be unique within the transaction set functional group assigned by the originator for a transaction set

Summary end

Functional Group Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the end of a functional group and to provide control information

Example
GE-01
97
Number of Transaction Sets Included
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Total number of transaction sets included in the functional group or interchange (transmission) group terminated by the trailer containing this data element

GE-02
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender

Interchange Control Trailer

RequiredMax use 1

To define the end of an interchange of zero or more functional groups and interchange-related control segments

Example
IEA-01
I16
Number of Included Functional Groups
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5

A count of the number of functional groups included in an interchange

IEA-02
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9

A control number assigned by the interchange sender

EDI Samples

Sample 1

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *231120*0414*U*00401*000000001*0*T*>~
GS*SH*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20231120*041414*000000001*X*004010~
ST*856*856000706~
BSN*00*007111*20001031*0745*0002~
HL*1**S~
TD1*BAG*7****G*147*LB~
TD5*O*2*CENF~
TD3*TL**123456~
REF*BM*13828700000A~
REF*LO*123456~
DTM*011*20000202~
DTM*067*20000202~
FOB*PP~
N1*ST*BOSCOV*92*00015~
HL*2*1*O~
PRF*835490***20000114~
REF*DP*00482~
REF*IV*807764626~
N1*BY**92*00014~
HL*3*2*I~
LIN**UP*700032591261*VA*20191~
SN1**16*EA~
HL*4*3*T~
TSD*001*1~
MAN*GM*00107000320000113901~
PAL*4*4*9*4~
HL*5*4*P~
PO4*4~
MAN*GM*00007000320000113910~
MAN*GM*00007000320000113920~
MAN*GM*00007000320000113930~
MAN*GM*00007000320000113940~
HL*6*2*I~
LIN**UP*700032591285*VA*20195~
SN1**2*EA~
HL*7*6*P~
PO4*1~
MAN*GM*00107000320000113831~
MAN*GM*00007000320000113838~
CTT*7~
SE*39*856000706~
GE*1*000000001~
IEA*1*000000001~

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