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X12 856 Ship Notice/Manifest

X12 Release 4010
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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
MEA
080
Measurements
Max use 40
Optional
TD1
110
Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)
Max use 20
Optional
TD5
120
Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Max use 12
Optional
REF
150
Reference Identification
Max use 1
Optional
PER
151
Administrative Communications Contact
Max use 3
Optional
N1 Loop
GE
-
Functional Group Trailer
Max use 1
Required
IEA
-
Interchange Control Trailer
Max use 1
Required
ISA

Interchange Control Header

RequiredMax use 1
Example
ISA-01
I01
Authorization Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
No Authorization Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I02)
ISA-02
I02
Authorization Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10
ISA-03
I03
Security Information Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
No Security Information Present (No Meaningful Information in I04)
ISA-04
I04
Security Information
Required
String (AN)
Min 10Max 10
ISA-05
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Codes
ISA-06
I06
Interchange Sender ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15
ISA-07
I05
Interchange ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
Codes
ISA-08
I07
Interchange Receiver ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 15Max 15
ISA-09
I08
Interchange Date
Required
Date (DT)
YYMMDD format
ISA-10
I09
Interchange Time
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM format
ISA-11
I10
Interchange Control Standards Identifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
U
U.S. EDI Community of ASC X12, TDCC, and UCS
ISA-12
I11
Interchange Control Version Number
Required
Identifier (ID)
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
ISA-14
I13
Acknowledgment Requested
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
0
No Acknowledgment Requested
1
Interchange Acknowledgment Requested
ISA-15
I14
Usage Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 1
I
Information
P
Production Data
T
Test Data
ISA-16
I15
Component Element Separator
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 1
>
Component Element Separator

Functional Group Header

RequiredMax use 1
Example
GS-01
479
Functional Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
SH
Ship Notice/Manifest (856)
GS-02
142
Application Sender's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
GS-03
124
Application Receiver's Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 15
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
GS-06
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9
GS-07
455
Responsible Agency Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2
T
Transportation Data Coordinating Committee (TDCC)
X
Accredited Standards Committee X12
GS-08
480
Version / Release / Industry Identifier Code
Required
String (AN)
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
Example
ST-01
143
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
856
Ship Notice/Manifest
ST-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
BSN
020
Heading > BSN

Beginning Segment for Ship Notice

RequiredMax use 1
Example
BSN-01
353
Transaction Set Purpose Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
00
Original
BSN-02
396
Shipment Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Required
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
DTM
040
Heading > DTM

Estimated Delivery

OptionalMax use 10
Example
Variants (all may be used)
DTMShipped
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
017
Estimated Delivery
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
ED
Eastern Daylight Time
ET
Eastern Time
DTM
040
Heading > DTM

Shipped

OptionalMax use 10
Example
Variants (all may be used)
DTMEstimated Delivery
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
011
Shipped
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
Optional
Time (TM)
HHMM, HHMMSS, HHMMSSD, or HHMMSSDD format
DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
ED
Eastern Daylight Time
ET
Eastern Time
Heading end

Detail

HL Loop
RequiredMax >1
HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
S
Shipment
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
1
Additional Subordinate HL Data Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
MEA
080
Detail > HL Loop > MEA

Measurements

OptionalMax use 40
Example
MEA-01
737
Measurement Reference ID Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
PD
Physical Dimensions
MEA-02
738
Measurement Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
G
Gross Weight
MEA-03
739
Measurement Value
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
MEA-04
C001
Composite Unit of Measure
OptionalMax 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)
LB
Pound
TD1
110
Detail > HL Loop > TD1

Carrier Details (Quantity and Weight)

OptionalMax use 20
Example
If Packaging Code (TD1-01) is present, then Lading Quantity (TD1-02) is required
If Weight Qualifier (TD1-06) is present, then Weight (TD1-07) is required
If either Weight (TD1-07) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (TD1-08) is present, then the other is required
TD1-01
103
Packaging Code
Optional
String (AN)
Part 1/2
AMM
Ammo Pack
BOX
Box
SKD
Skid
Part 2/2
90
Standard
TD1-02
80
Lading Quantity
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 7
TD1-06
187
Weight Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
G
Gross Weight
TD1-07
81
Weight
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
TD1-08
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
LB
Pound
TD5
120
Detail > HL Loop > TD5

Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)

OptionalMax use 12
Example
If Identification Code Qualifier (TD5-02) is present, then Identification Code (TD5-03) is required
If Location Qualifier (TD5-07) is present, then Location Identifier (TD5-08) is required
TD5-01
133
Routing Sequence Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
O
Origin Carrier (Air, Motor, or Ocean)
TD5-02
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
2
Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)
TD5-03
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
TD5-04
91
Transportation Method/Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
A
Air
AE
Air Express
LT
Less Than Trailer Load (LTL)
M
Motor (Common Carrier)
TD5-05
387
Routing
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 35
TD5-07
309
Location Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
OR
Origin (Shipping Point)
TD5-08
310
Location Identifier
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
TD5-12
284
Service Level Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
REF
150
Detail > HL Loop > REF

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use >1
Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
AW
Air Waybill Number
BM
Bill of Lading Number
CN
Carrier's Reference Number (PRO/Invoice)
FR
Freight Bill Number
LS
Bar-Coded Serial Number
PK
Packing List Number
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
PER
151
Detail > HL Loop > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

OptionalMax use 3
Example
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
BD
Buyer Name or Department
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
PER-06
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80
N1 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N1
220
Detail > HL Loop > N1 Loop > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1
Example
At least one of Name (N1-02) or Identification Code Qualifier (N1-03) is required
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)
MA
Party for whom Item is Ultimately Intended
SF
Ship From
ST
Ship To
SU
Supplier/Manufacturer
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
6
Plant Code
92
Assigned by Buyer or Buyer's Agent
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80
N4
250
Detail > HL Loop > N1 Loop > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1
Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
String (AN)
Min 2Max 30
N4-02
156
State or Province Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2
N4-03
116
Postal Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 3Max 15
REF
260
Detail > HL Loop > N1 Loop > REF

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 12
Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
SF
Ship From
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Usage notes
N1 Loop end
HL Loop
RequiredMax >1
HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
HL-02
734
Hierarchical Parent ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
O
Order
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
1
Additional Subordinate HL Data Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
PRF
050
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > PRF

Purchase Order Reference

OptionalMax use 1
Example
PRF-01
324
Purchase Order Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22
PRF-02
328
Release Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format
PRF-06
367
Contract Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
HL Loop
RequiredMax >1
HL
010
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL

Hierarchical Level

RequiredMax use 1
Example
HL-01
628
Hierarchical ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
HL-02
734
Hierarchical Parent ID Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 12
HL-03
735
Hierarchical Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
I
Item
HL-04
736
Hierarchical Child Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
0
No Subordinate HL Segment in This Hierarchical Structure.
LIN
020
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > LIN

Item Identification

OptionalMax use 1
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
LIN-01
350
Assigned Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20
LIN-02
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
BP
Buyer's Part Number
VP
Vendor's (Seller's) Part Number
LIN-03
234
Product/Service ID
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
LIN-04
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Usage notes
BP
Buyer's Part Number
VP
Vendor's (Seller's) Part Number
LIN-05
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
LIN-06
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CH
Country of Origin Code
EC
Engineering Change Level
IN
Buyer's Item Number
MS
Military Specification (MILSPEC) Number
PC
Prime Contractor Part Number
SN
Serial Number
LIN-07
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
LIN-08
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)
CH
Country of Origin Code
EC
Engineering Change Level
IN
Buyer's Item Number
MS
Military Specification (MILSPEC) Number
PC
Prime Contractor Part Number
SN
Serial Number
LIN-09
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48
SN1
030
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > SN1

Item Detail (Shipment)

OptionalMax use 1
Example
If either Quantity Ordered (SN1-05) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (SN1-06) is present, then the other is required
SN1-02
382
Number of Units Shipped
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
SN1-03
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Required
Identifier (ID)
EA
Each
SN1-04
646
Quantity Shipped to Date
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
SN1-05
330
Quantity Ordered
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15
SN1-06
355
Unit or Basis for Measurement Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
EA
Each
REF
150
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > REF

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use >1
Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
LT
Lot Number
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
CLD Loop
OptionalMax >1
CLD
170
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > CLD Loop > CLD

Load Detail

RequiredMax use 1
Example
CLD-01
622
Number of Loads
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5
CLD-02
382
Number of Units Shipped
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
CLD-03
103
Packaging Code
Optional
String (AN)
Part 1/2
BOX
Box
Part 2/2
90
Standard
REF
180
Detail > HL Loop > HL Loop > HL Loop > CLD Loop > REF

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use 200
Example
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)
LS
Bar-Coded Serial Number
REF-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30
CLD Loop end
HL Loop end
HL Loop end
HL Loop end
Detail end

Summary

CTT
010
Summary > CTT

Transaction Totals

OptionalMax use 1
Example
CTT-01
354
Number of Line Items
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
Usage notes
CTT-02
347
Hash Total
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 10
Usage notes
SE
020
Summary > SE

Transaction Set Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
SE-01
96
Number of Included Segments
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 10
SE-02
329
Transaction Set Control Number
Required
Numeric (N)
Min 4Max 9
Summary end

Functional Group Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
GE-01
97
Number of Transaction Sets Included
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6
GE-02
28
Group Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 9

Interchange Control Trailer

RequiredMax use 1
Example
IEA-01
I16
Number of Included Functional Groups
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 5
IEA-02
I12
Interchange Control Number
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 9Max 9

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