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X12 850 CommerceHub Drop Ship Purchase Order

X12 Release 4010

This Draft Standard for Trial Use contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Purchase Order Transaction Set (850) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. The transaction set can be used to provide for customary and established business and industry practice relative to the placement of purchase orders for goods and services. This transaction set should not be used to convey purchase order changes or purchase order acknowledgment information.

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Overview
ISA
-
Interchange Control Header
Max use 1
Required
GS
-
Functional Group Header
Max use 1
Required
heading
ST
010
Transaction Set Header
Max use 1
Required
BEG
020
Beginning Segment for Purchase Order
Max use 1
Required
REF
050
Reference Identification Internal Control Number
Max use 1
Required
REF
050
Reference Identification Internal Vendor Number
Max use 1
Required
REF
050
Reference Identification Other Codes
Max use 1
Optional
PER
060
Administrative Communications Contact
Max use 3
Optional
SAC Loop
ITD
130
Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale
Max use 1
Optional
DTM
150
Date/Time Reference Promised for Delivery
Max use 1
Optional
DTM
150
Date/Time Reference Purchase Order
Max use 1
Optional
DTM
150
Date/Time Reference Sold
Max use 1
Optional
TD5
240
Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)
Max use 12
Optional
N9 Loop
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)

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

12
Phone (Telephone Companies)
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

PO
Purchase Order (850)
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).
850
Purchase Order
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

BEG
020
Heading > BEG

Beginning Segment for Purchase Order

RequiredMax use 1

To indicate the beginning of the Purchase Order Transaction Set and transmit identifying numbers and dates

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

Code identifying purpose of transaction set

00
Original
BEG-02
92
Purchase Order Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code specifying the type of Purchase Order

RE
Reorder
SA
Stand-alone Order
BEG-03
324
Purchase Order Number
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 22

Identifying number for Purchase Order assigned by the orderer/purchaser

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

  • BEG05 is the date assigned by the purchaser to purchase order.
REF
050
Heading > REF

Reference Identification Internal Control Number

RequiredMax use 1

To specify identifying information

Example
Variants (all may be used)
REFReference Identification Internal Vendor NumberREFReference Identification Other Codes
REF-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

X9
Internal Control 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
050
Heading > REF

Reference Identification Internal Vendor Number

RequiredMax use 1

To specify identifying information

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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

IA
Internal Vendor Number
  • Merchant assigned vendor 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
050
Heading > REF

Reference Identification Other Codes

OptionalMax use >1

To specify identifying information

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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

BT
Batch Number
  • Merchant's batch number
CO
Customer Order Number
  • Customer's order number w/merchant (REF02). Customer PO Index (REF03)
IT
Internal Customer Number
  • Customer's membership ID w/merchant
PK
Packing List Number
  • Packslip format instructions (REF03)
PQ
Payee Identification
  • Data specific to customer payment method that is described in REF 9V. This data is provided in the REF03. Example, If REF02 "9V" qualified = "CC", REF 03 could be "Visa", "Discover", etc).
WS
Warehouse storage location number

Id for supplier's warehouse from which goods are to be shipped

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-03
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

PER
060
Heading > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

OptionalMax use 3

To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-05) or Communication Number (PER-06) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

CR
Customer Relations
OC
Order Contact
OD
Order Department
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

PER-05
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

EM
Electronic Mail
PER-06
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

SAC Loop
OptionalMax >1
Usage notes

If SAC01 is "A" or "C", then at least one of SAC05, SAC07, or SAC08 is
required.
2 SAC05 is the total amount for the service, promotion, allowance, or charge.
If SAC05 is present with SAC07 or SAC08, then SAC05 takes precedence. 3 SAC08 is the allowance or charge rate per unit.
4 SAC10 and SAC11 is the quantity basis when the allowance or charge
quantity is different from the purchase order or invoice quantity.
SAC10 and SAC11 used together indicate a quantity range, which could be a dollar amount, that is applicable to service, promotion, allowance, or charge.
5 SAC13 is used in conjunction with SAC02 or SAC04 to provide a specific reference number as identified by the code used.
6 SAC14 is used in conjunction with SAC13 to identify an option when there is more than one option of the promotion.
7 SAC16 is used to identify the language being used in SAC15.

SAC
120
Heading > SAC Loop > SAC

Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Information

RequiredMax use 1

To request or identify a service, promotion, allowance, or charge; to specify the amount or percentage for the service, promotion, allowance, or charge

Example
SAC-01
248
Allowance or Charge Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code which indicates an allowance or charge for the service specified

  • If SAC01 is "A" or "C", then at least one of SAC05, SAC07, or SAC08 is required.
A
Allowance
C
Charge
N
No Allowance or Charge
  • For packslip messages
SAC-02
1300
Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the service, promotion, allowance, or charge

B800
Credit
D340
Goods and Services Charge

This qualifier indicates that the SAC05 contains the merchandise cost.

F050
Other (See related description)

This qualifier indicates that the SAC15 contains the packing slip message.
Multiple SAC F050 qualified segments may be sent.

G821
Shipping

This qualifier indicates that the SAC05 contains the shipping total.

H850
Tax

This qualifier indicates that the SAC05 contains the tax total.

ZZZZ
Mutually Defined

This qualifier indicates that the SAC05 contains the retail total.

SAC-05
610
Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15

Monetary amount

  • SAC05 is the total amount for the service, promotion, allowance, or charge.
  • If SAC05 is present with SAC07 or SAC08, then SAC05 takes precedence.
Usage notes

Depending on the qualifier used in the SAC02 this element contains the corresponding value.

SAC-15
352
Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

Usage notes

When SAC02 = F050 this element contains the pack slip message.
This element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

SAC Loop end
ITD
130
Heading > ITD

Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale

OptionalMax use >1

To specify terms of sale

Example
ITD-01
336
Terms Type Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of payment terms

  • If the code in ITD01 is "04", then ITD07 or ITD09 is required and either ITD10 or ITD11 is required; if the code in ITD01 is "05", then ITD06 or ITD07 is required.
08
Basic Discount Offered
ITD-02
333
Terms Basis Date Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 1Max 2

Code identifying the beginning of the terms period

ITD-03
338
Terms Discount Percent
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 6

Terms discount percentage, expressed as a percent, available to the purchaser if an invoice is paid on or before the Terms Discount Due Date

ITD-05
351
Terms Discount Days Due
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Number of days in the terms discount period by which payment is due if terms discount is earned

ITD-07
386
Terms Net Days
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Number of days until total invoice amount is due (discount not applicable)

ITD-08
362
Terms Discount Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 10

Total amount of terms discount

DTM
150
Heading > DTM

Date/Time Reference Promised for Delivery

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

Example
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

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

069
Promised for Delivery
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

Optional
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)

DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

DTM
150
Heading > DTM

Date/Time Reference Purchase Order

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

Usage notes

*Will only be present if the partner is configured to receive f ull date/time/offset values. The Purchase Order date will always be sent in the BEG05.

Example
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

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

004
Purchase Order

*Will only be present if the partner is configured to receive f ull date/time/offset values. The Purchase Order date will always be sent in the BEG05.

Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

Optional
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)

DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

DTM
150
Heading > DTM

Date/Time Reference Sold

OptionalMax use 1

To specify pertinent dates and times

Example
If Time Code (DTM-04) is present, then Time (DTM-03) is required
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

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

006
Sold
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

Optional
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)

DTM-04
623
Time Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

Code identifying the time. In accordance with International Standards Organization standard 8601, time can be specified by a + or - and an indication in hours in relation to Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) time; since + is a restricted character, + and - are substituted by P and M in the codes that follow

TD5
240
Heading > TD5

Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)

OptionalMax use 12

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

Example
TD5-03
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

Usage notes
  • Ship method description - pertains to all Packing Slips
TD5-05
387
Routing
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 35

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

Usage notes

This element will contain a QVC specific code that indicates who the shipper is and what the service level is. Contact CommerceHub to obtain a complete list of codes that apply to your relationship with QVC.
The TD505 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

TD5-12
284
Service Level Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the level of transportation service or the billing service offered by the transportation carrier

Usage notes
  • Presence of 'ET' will indicate that a signature is required
ET
Proof of Delivery (POD) with Signature
N9 Loop
RequiredMax >1
N9
295
Heading > N9 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

Example
N9-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

Usage notes

This qualifier indicates that the N902 contains the sales division/company.

SD
Subday Number
N9-02
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

Usage notes

This element contains the sales division/company name or code.

N9 Loop end
N1 Loop Bill To Party
OptionalMax 1
N1
310
Heading > N1 Loop Bill To Party > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

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

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

BT
Bill-to-Party
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N2
320
Heading > N1 Loop Bill To Party > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
330
Heading > N1 Loop Bill To Party > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

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

Address information

Usage notes

The N301 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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

Address information

N4
340
Heading > N1 Loop Bill To Party > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use >1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

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.
Usage notes

The N401 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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.
Usage notes

The N402 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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)

Usage notes

The N402 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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

Code identifying the country

PER
360
Heading > N1 Loop Bill To Party > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

RequiredMax use >1

To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Usage notes
  • Used for primary instance of PER segment in N1 loop
BD
Buyer Name or Department
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

PER-07
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

EM
Electronic Mail
PER-08
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

N1 Loop Bill To Party end
N1 Loop Ship From
OptionalMax 1
N1
310
Heading > N1 Loop Ship From > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

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)

93
Code assigned by the organization originating the transaction set
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.
N2
320
Heading > N1 Loop Ship From > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
330
Heading > N1 Loop Ship From > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

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

Address information

Usage notes

The N301 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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

Address information

N4
340
Heading > N1 Loop Ship From > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use >1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

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.
Usage notes

The N401 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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.
Usage notes

The N402 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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)

Usage notes

The N402 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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

Code identifying the country

PER
360
Heading > N1 Loop Ship From > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

OptionalMax use >1

To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Usage notes
  • Used for primary instance of PER segment in N1 loop
BD
Buyer Name or Department
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

PER-07
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

EM
Electronic Mail
PER-08
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

N1 Loop Ship From end
N1 Loop Ship To
RequiredMax 1
N1
310
Heading > N1 Loop Ship To > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

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
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N2
320
Heading > N1 Loop Ship To > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
330
Heading > N1 Loop Ship To > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

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

Address information

Usage notes

The N301 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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

Address information

N4
340
Heading > N1 Loop Ship To > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use >1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

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.
Usage notes

The N401 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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.
Usage notes

The N402 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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)

Usage notes

The N402 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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

Code identifying the country

PER
360
Heading > N1 Loop Ship To > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

OptionalMax use >1

To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Usage notes
  • Used for primary instance of PER segment in N1 loop
BD
Buyer Name or Department
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

PER-07
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

EM
Electronic Mail
PER-08
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

N1 Loop Ship To end
N1 Loop Warehouse
OptionalMax 1
N1
310
Heading > N1 Loop Warehouse > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

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

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

WH
Warehouse
Required
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)

54
Warehouse
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Required
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.
N2
320
Heading > N1 Loop Warehouse > N2

Additional Name Information

OptionalMax use 2

To specify additional names or those longer than 35 characters in length

Example
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

N3
330
Heading > N1 Loop Warehouse > N3

Address Information

RequiredMax use 2

To specify the location of the named party

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

Address information

Usage notes

The N301 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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

Address information

N4
340
Heading > N1 Loop Warehouse > N4

Geographic Location

RequiredMax use >1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

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.
Usage notes

The N401 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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.
Usage notes

The N402 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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)

Usage notes

The N402 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

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

Code identifying the country

PER
360
Heading > N1 Loop Warehouse > PER

Administrative Communications Contact

RequiredMax use >1

To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed

Example
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-03) or Communication Number (PER-04) is present, then the other is required
If either Communication Number Qualifier (PER-07) or Communication Number (PER-08) is present, then the other is required
PER-01
366
Contact Function Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the major duty or responsibility of the person or group named

Usage notes
  • Used for primary instance of PER segment in N1 loop
BD
Buyer Name or Department
PER-03
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

TE
Telephone
PER-04
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

PER-07
365
Communication Number Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of communication number

EM
Electronic Mail
PER-08
364
Communication Number
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

Complete communications number including country or area code when applicable

N1 Loop Warehouse end
Heading end

Detail

PO1 Loop
RequiredMax >1
PO1
010
Detail > PO1 Loop > PO1

Baseline Item Data

RequiredMax use 1

To specify basic and most frequently used line item data

  • PO102 is required.
Example
If Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO1-03) is present, then Quantity Ordered (PO1-02) is required
If Basis of Unit Price Code (PO1-05) is present, then Unit Price (PO1-04) is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (PO1-06) or Product/Service ID (PO1-07) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (PO1-08) or Product/Service ID (PO1-09) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (PO1-10) or Product/Service ID (PO1-11) is present, then the other is required
If either Product/Service ID Qualifier (PO1-12) or Product/Service ID (PO1-13) is present, then the other is required
PO1-01
350
Assigned Identification
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20

Alphanumeric characters assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

  • PO101 is the line item identification.
Usage notes

This element contains the QVC purchase order line number. It is critical that this information is captured and returned to CommerceHub correctly in the shipment confirmation.

PO1-02
330
Quantity Ordered
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Quantity ordered

Usage notes

This element contains the quantity of the item to be fulfilled.
The PO102 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

PO1-03
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

PO1-04
212
Unit Price
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Price per unit of product, service, commodity, etc.

Usage notes

This element contains the unit cost that QVC expects to be billed for each unit fulfilled.

PO1-05
639
Basis of Unit Price Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the type of unit price for an item

TE
Contract Price per Each
PO1-06
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

  • PO106 through PO125 provide for ten different product/service IDs per each item. For example: Case, Color, Drawing No., U.P.C. No., ISBN No., Model No., or SKU.
SK
Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)
PO1-07
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

Usage notes

SKU

PO1-08
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

VN
Vendor's (Seller's) Item Number
PO1-09
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

Usage notes

Vendor's (seller's) item number

PO1-10
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

CB
Buyer's Catalog Number
PO1-11
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

Usage notes

Buyer's Catalog Number

PO1-12
235
Product/Service ID Qualifier
Optional
Identifier (ID)

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

UP
U.P.C. Consumer Package Code (1-5-5-1)
PO1-13
234
Product/Service ID
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 48

Identifying number for a product or service

Usage notes

UPC Package Code

CTP Loop
RequiredMax >1
CTP
040
Detail > PO1 Loop > CTP Loop > CTP

Pricing Information

RequiredMax use 1

To specify pricing information

Example
CTP-01
687
Class of Trade Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating class of trade

RS
Resale
CTP-02
236
Price Identifier Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying pricing specification

RES
Resale
CTP-03
212
Unit Price
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Price per unit of product, service, commodity, etc.

  • See Figures Appendix for an example detailing the use of CTP03 and CTP04.
  • See Figures Appendix for an example detailing the use of CTP03, CTP04 and CTP07.
Usage notes

This element contains the retail unit price to the end customer.
The CTP03 element is required to be included in the packing slip if yoiu are creating your own.

CTP Loop end
PID Loop
RequiredMax >1
PID
050
Detail > PO1 Loop > PID Loop > PID

Product/Item Description

RequiredMax use 1

To describe a product or process in coded or free-form format

Example
PID-01
349
Item Description Type
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the format of a description

  • If PID01 equals "F", then PID05 is used. If PID01 equals "S", then PID04 is used. If PID01 equals "X", then both PID04 and PID05 are used.
F
Free-form
PID-02
750
Product/Process Characteristic Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the general class of a product or process characteristic

08
Product

This qualifier indicates that the PID05 contains the product description.

35
Color

This qualifier indicates that the PID05 contains the QVC color code.

75
Buyer's Color Description
  • merchant's Color and Size Description
91
Buyer's Item Size Description

This qualifier indicates that the PID05 contains the QVC size description.

PID-05
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

Usage notes

Depending on the qualifier used in the PID02 this element contains the corresponding value.
The PID05 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

PID Loop end
PO4
090
Detail > PO1 Loop > PO4

Item Physical Details

OptionalMax use >1

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

Example
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

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

PO4-06
384
Gross Weight per Pack
Required
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Numeric value of gross weight per pack

PO4-07
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

01
Actual Pounds
LB
Pound
OZ
Ounce - Av
REF
100
Detail > PO1 Loop > REF

Reference Identification

OptionalMax use >1

To specify identifying information

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

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

4D
Shipping Zone
SI
Shipper's Identifying Number for Shipment (SID)
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

SAC Loop
OptionalMax >1
SAC
130
Detail > PO1 Loop > SAC Loop > SAC

Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Information

RequiredMax use 1

To request or identify a service, promotion, allowance, or charge; to specify the amount or percentage for the service, promotion, allowance, or charge

Example
SAC-01
248
Allowance or Charge Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code which indicates an allowance or charge for the service specified

  • If SAC01 is "A" or "C", then at least one of SAC05, SAC07, or SAC08 is required.
A
Allowance
C
Charge
SAC-02
1300
Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the service, promotion, allowance, or charge

A520
Base Charge
B800
Credit
G821
Shipping
H850
Tax
SAC-05
610
Amount
Required
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15

Monetary amount

  • SAC05 is the total amount for the service, promotion, allowance, or charge.
  • If SAC05 is present with SAC07 or SAC08, then SAC05 takes precedence.
SAC-15
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

Usage notes

When SAC02 = B800 this element contains a value of CREDIT. When SAC02 = G821 this element contains a value of SHIPPING CHARGE.
When SAC02 = H850 this element contains a value of TAX CHARGE. When SAC02 = ZZZZ this element contains a value of ITEM TOTAL.

SAC Loop end
ITD
150
Detail > PO1 Loop > ITD

Terms of Sale/Deferred Terms of Sale

OptionalMax use 2

To specify terms of sale

Example
ITD-01
336
Terms Type Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying type of payment terms

  • If the code in ITD01 is "04", then ITD07 or ITD09 is required and either ITD10 or ITD11 is required; if the code in ITD01 is "05", then ITD06 or ITD07 is required.
08
Basic Discount Offered
ITD-05
351
Terms Discount Days Due
Optional
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 3

Number of days in the terms discount period by which payment is due if terms discount is earned

ITD-08
362
Terms Discount Amount
Optional
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 10

Total amount of terms discount

DTM
210
Detail > PO1 Loop > DTM

Date/Time Reference

RequiredMax use 10

To specify pertinent dates and times

Example
DTM-01
374
Date/Time Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

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

002
Delivery Requested
010
Requested Ship
038
Ship No Later
Required
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

TD5
250
Detail > PO1 Loop > TD5

Carrier Details (Routing Sequence/Transit Time)

RequiredMax use 12

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

Example
TD5-03
67
Identification Code
Required
String (AN)
Min 2Max 80

Code identifying a party or other code

Usage notes
  • Ship method description - pertains to all Packing Slips
TD5-05
387
Routing
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 35

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

Usage notes

This element will contain a QVC specific code that indicates who the shipper is and what the service level is. Contact CommerceHub to obtain a complete list of codes that apply to your relationship with QVC.
The TD505 element is required to be included in the packing slip if you are creating your own.

TD5-12
284
Service Level Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)

Code indicating the level of transportation service or the billing service offered by the transportation carrier

ET
Proof of Delivery (POD) with Signature
N9 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N9
330
Detail > PO1 Loop > N9 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

Example
At least one of Reference Identification (N9-02) or Free-form Description (N9-03) is required
N9-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

2I
Tracking Number
N9-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

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

N9-03
369
Free-form Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 45

Free-form descriptive text

Optional
Date (DT)
CCYYMMDD format

Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

MSG
340
Detail > PO1 Loop > N9 Loop > MSG

Message Text

OptionalMax use 1000

To provide a free-form format that allows the transmission of text information

Example
MSG-01
933
Free-Form Message Text
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 264

Free-form message text

MSG-02
934
Printer Carriage Control Code
Optional
Identifier (ID)
Min 2Max 2

A field to be used for the control of the line feed of the receiving printer

  • MSG02 is not related to the specific characteristics of a printer, but identifies top of page, advance a line, etc.
N9 Loop end
N1 Loop Warehouse
OptionalMax >1
N1
350
Detail > PO1 Loop > N1 Loop Warehouse > N1

Name

RequiredMax use 1

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

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

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

WH
Warehouse
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 60

Free-form name

Usage notes
  • The N1 segment contains the full name for the party. If the first and last names are reported separately, they will be found in the N2 segment.
N1-03
66
Identification Code Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

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

54
Warehouse
N1-04
67
Identification Code
Required
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.
N4
380
Detail > PO1 Loop > N1 Loop Warehouse > N4

Geographic Location

OptionalMax use 1

To specify the geographic place of the named party

Example
N4-01
19
City Name
Optional
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
Optional
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
Optional
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 Loop Warehouse end
SLN Loop
OptionalMax >1
SLN
470
Detail > PO1 Loop > SLN Loop > SLN

Subline Item Detail

RequiredMax use 1

To specify product subline detail item data

Example
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.
Usage notes
  • When"1", theSLNloopwillcontainonlyanMSGforadditional product description. When "0", the SLN loop will contan several other segments relating to box numbers and returns.
SLN-02
350
Assigned Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 20

Alphanumeric characters assigned for differentiation within a transaction set

  • SLN02 is the identifying number for the subline level. The subline level is analogous to the level code used in a bill of materials.
Usage notes

Package label box number. If this number is the same across multiple lines, those lines should be shipped/packaged in the same box.

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.
O
Information Only
SLN-04
380
Quantity
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 15

Numeric value of quantity

SLN-05
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)
Min 2Max 2

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

MSG
475
Detail > PO1 Loop > SLN Loop > MSG

Message Text

OptionalMax use >1

To provide a free-form format that allows the transmission of text information

Example
MSG-01
933
Free-Form Message Text
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 264

Free-form message text

PO4
518
Detail > PO1 Loop > SLN Loop > PO4

Item Physical Details

OptionalMax use 1

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

Example
If either Gross Weight per Pack (PO4-06) or Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-07) is present, then the other is required
If Length (PO4-10) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Width (PO4-11) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Height (PO4-12) is present, then Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is required
If Unit or Basis for Measurement Code (PO4-13) is present, then at least one of Length (PO4-10), Width (PO4-11) or Height (PO4-12) is required
PO4-06
384
Gross Weight per Pack
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 9

Numeric value of gross weight per pack

PO4-07
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

Usage notes
  • Refer to X12 code list for all valid uom codes
PO4-10
82
Length
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the object in the upright position

PO4-12
65
Height
Optional
Decimal number (R)
Min 1Max 8

Vertical dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position

PO4-13
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

  • PO413 defines the unit of measure for PO410, PO411, and PO412.
Usage notes
  • Refer to X12 code list for all valid uom codes
N9 Loop
OptionalMax >1
N9
523
Detail > PO1 Loop > SLN Loop > N9 Loop > N9

Reference Identification

RequiredMax use 1

To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier

Example
At least one of Reference Identification (N9-02) or Free-form Description (N9-03) is required
N9-01
128
Reference Identification Qualifier
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code qualifying the Reference Identification

2I
Tracking Number
  • Identical to the merchant assigned box number in the previous N9 loop
4C
Shipment Destination Code
  • Return service postal code - Newgistics label only
97
Package Number
  • Consignment reference number
DJ
Delivery Ticket Number
KK
Delivery Reference
  • Return delivery confirmation number - Newgistics label only
OD
Original Return Request Reference Number
  • Returns tracking number - Newgistics label only
PN
Permit Number

Returns carrier permit number - Newgistics label only

RU
Route Number
  • Returns carrier routing number
S5
Routing Instruction Number
  • Carrier routing code - Newgistics label only
N9-02
127
Reference Identification
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 30

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

Usage notes

This element will contain the pre-assigned tracking number, if applicable.

N9-03
369
Free-form Description
Optional
String (AN)
Min 1Max 45

Free-form descriptive text

Usage notes

This element will contain the Merchant assigned box number.

N9 Loop end
SAC Loop
OptionalMax >1
SAC
526
Detail > PO1 Loop > SLN Loop > SAC Loop > SAC

Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Information

RequiredMax use 1

To request or identify a service, promotion, allowance, or charge; to specify the amount or percentage for the service, promotion, allowance, or charge

Example
SAC-01
248
Allowance or Charge Indicator
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code which indicates an allowance or charge for the service specified

  • If SAC01 is "A" or "C", then at least one of SAC05, SAC07, or SAC08 is required.
C
Charge
SAC-02
1300
Service, Promotion, Allowance, or Charge Code
Required
Identifier (ID)

Code identifying the service, promotion, allowance, or charge

G500
Return Cargo Charge
SAC-05
610
Amount
Required
Numeric (N2)
Min 1Max 15

Monetary amount

  • SAC05 is the total amount for the service, promotion, allowance, or charge.
  • If SAC05 is present with SAC07 or SAC08, then SAC05 takes precedence.
SAC-15
352
Description
Required
String (AN)
Min 1Max 80

A free-form description to clarify the related data elements and their content

Usage notes
  • Returns shipping amount description
SAC Loop end
SLN Loop end
PO1 Loop end
Detail end

Summary

CTT Loop
RequiredMax >1
CTT
010
Summary > CTT Loop > CTT

Transaction Totals

RequiredMax use 1

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

  • The number of line items (CTT01) is the accumulation of the number of PO1 segments. If used, hash total (CTT02) is the sum of the value of quantities ordered (PO102) for each PO1 segment.
Example
CTT-01
354
Number of Line Items
Required
Numeric (N0)
Min 1Max 6

Total number of line items in the transaction set

CTT Loop end
SE
030
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

Guide Sample

ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SENDER *ZZ*RECEIVER *230928*1426*U*00401*000000001*0*T*>
GS*PO*SENDERGS*RECEIVERGS*20230928*142650*000000001*X*004010
ST*850*0001
BEG*00*SA*1599999999**20131031
REF*IA*V12345
REF*IT*987654321
REF*X9*123456789
REF*CO*B*93993832
PER*OD**TE*1-800-555-1212
PER*CR**TE*1-800-555-1234*EM*customerserv@help.com
SAC*C*D340***15510**********MERCHANDISE TOTAL
SAC*C*G821***3**********SHIPPING TOTAL
SAC*C*H850***1**********TAX TOTAL
SAC*C*ZZZZ***15730**********ORDER TOTAL
SAC*N*F050*************PLACE AND TRACK YOUR ORDERS AND RETURNS ON QVC.COM!
ITD*08****10**30
DTM*069*20090623
DTM*006*20120202
TD5***USPS PRIORITY MAIL**UG*******ET
TD5***USPS EXPRESS MAIL**UG*******ET
TD5***FIRST-CLASS MAIL**UG*******ET
TD5***UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS**UG*******ET
TD5***UPS SUREPOST**UG*******ET
N9*SD*IQ
N1*ST*MARIE MILLER- MILLER BROTHERS
N2*MARIE*MILLER
N3*21 CORPORATE DR*SUITE 205
N4*COLCHESTER*CT*06415-1949*US
PER*BD**TE*607-272-5555***EM*msmith@xyzCompany.com
PO1*01*1*EA*66.75*TE*SK*K118598*VN*6100000*CB*K118597*UP*67584764 7
CTP*RS*RES*19.47
PID*F*08***BLOUSE
PO4*1*****10*LB
REF*SI*5215428-03
SAC*C*G821***3**********SHIPPING CHARGE
ITD*08****0***1025
DTM*002*20090623
TD5***USPS PRIORITY MAIL**UG*******ET
N9*2I*1Z90894879569*1
MSG*To return this item use the small RETURN YOUR WAY LABEL or visit QVC.com Order Status, select your order to print a Q return label.
N1*WH**54*5001
SLN*1**O
MSG*Additional product information or return instructions
PO4******77*LB
N9*DJ*92841088356.00*USPS TRACKING # eVS
SAC*C*G500***500**********DESCRIPTION
CTT*1
SE*46*0001
GE*1*000000001
IEA*1*000000001

Test 850

ISA*00* *00* *12*4847011000CH *01*TEST *230921*1529*U*00401*000441279*0*T*>~
GS*PO*4847011000CH*TEST*20230921*15291768*000857834*X*004010~
ST*850*0001~
BEG*00*SA*253545234**20230916~
REF*X9*2323452~
REF*IA*53452345~
REF*IT*XXXXXX1200~
REF*PQ*Visa*Visa~
REF*CO*345523~
REF*BT*453~
PER*OD**TE*8003452215~
PER*OC**TE*8003452212~
PER*CR**TE*8003622444~
SAC*A*B800***9542**********CREDIT TOTAL~
SAC*C*D340***8753**********MERCHANDISE TOTAL~
SAC*C*H850***789**********TAX TOTAL~
SAC*C*ZZZZ***9542**********ORDER TOTAL~
SAC*N*F050*************PLACE AND TRACK YOUR ORDERS AND RETURNS ON QVC.COM! PLUS, EASILY SHOP THE LAST 7~
SAC*N*F050************* DAYS OF ITEMS SOLD ON TV BY CHECKING OUT QVC'S ITEMS RECENTLY ON-AIR PAGE.~
ITD*08****0***00~
DTM*006*20230916~
DTM*069*20230929~
N9*SD*IQ~
N1*BT*David K~
N2*David*K~
N3*5306 West North~
N4*Jersey City*NJ*07042*US~
PER*BD**TE*3144352275~
N1*ST*David K~
N3*5306 West North~
N4*Jersey City*NJ*07042*US~
N1*SF*Jersey North*93*0150~
N3*2200 Tv Road~
N4*Florence*SC*29501*US~
PO1*02*1*EA*37.38*TE*SK*2341341*VN*24234123*CB*2441234*UP*887229891270~
CTP*RS*RES*87.53~
PID*F*08***TEST SKU~
PID*F*35***194~
PID*F*91***284~
PID*F*75***Tan 8~
REF*4D*919~
SAC*A*B800***9542**********CREDIT~
SAC*C*H850***789**********TAX CHARGE~
SAC*C*A520***9542**********LINE SUBTOTAL~
ITD*08****0***00~
DTM*010*20230926~
DTM*002*20230929~
DTM*038*20230926~
TD5***UPS SurePost**UPSN_ST~
N9*2I**01~
N1*WH**54*DMG~
N4*Edison*NJ~
SLN*0*01*O*1*EA~
MSG*Need to return something? Visit QVC.com to begin. Go to ORDER STATUS. Click VIEW ORDER. Click START A RETURN. Need more info? Visit QVC.com and search 'returns,' or call 1.800.367.9444.~
PO4******22.4*OZ***11*4*5.5*IN~
N9*97*36349078~
CTT*1~
SE*56*0001~
GE*1*000857834~
IEA*1*000441279~

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