ST Transaction Set Header

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

Position: ST-01 · Element: 143 · Name: Transaction Set Identifier Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 3 · Max: 3 · Repeat: -

Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set.

The transaction set identifier (ST01) is intended for use by the translation routines of the interchange partners to select the appropriate transaction set definition (e.g., 810 selects the invoice transaction set).

Position: ST-02 · Element: 329 · Name: Transaction Set Control Number · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 4 · Max: 9 · Repeat: -

Identifying control number assigned by the originator for a Transaction Set. Also see: Data Interchange Control Number (28.)