B9 Beginning Segment for Repetitive Pattern Maintenance

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

Position: B9-01 · Element: 143 · Name: Transaction Set Identifier Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 3 · Max: 3 · Repeat: -

Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set.

Due to the installation of the "ST" segment in all transaction sets, data element 143 in all of the "B" segments is redundant. DE143 will be retained as an optional data element for a period of adjustment. It is suggested that DE143 not be transmitted so it may be dropped from segment definitions in the future.

Position: B9-02 · Element: 197 · Name: Carrier Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 2 · Max: 4 · Repeat: -

Code defining carrier. Air, Motor, Ocean: SCAC Rail: Railway accounting rule 260 alphabetic or numeric code.

Position: B9-03 · Element: 154 · Name: Standard Point Location Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 6 · Max: 9 · Repeat: -

Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city.

Position: B9-04 · Element: 223 · Name: Repetitive Pattern Number · Type: Numeric (N0) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 5 · Max: 5 · Repeat: -

RWC number composed of a four-digit number with a fifth digit being a modulus 10 check digit.

Position: B9-05 · Element: 129 · Name: Referenced Pattern Identifier · Type: String (AN) · Requirement: Conditional · Min: 1 · Max: 13 · Repeat: -

Identification of a repetitive pattern that is to be used as a basis for creating a shipment record or a new pattern; or identification of a pattern requiring change or deletion.

Position: B9-06 · Element: 105 · Name: Pattern Function Code · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 1 · Max: 1 · Repeat: -

Code defining the action to be taken by the carrier relative to changing or deleting an existing pattern.

Position: B9-07 · Element: 37 · Name: Effective Date · Type: Date (DT) · Requirement: Mandatory · Min: 6 · Max: 6 · Repeat: -

Date that the rates or data applied to a shipment or pattern are in effect.

Position: B9-08 · Element: 146 · Name: Shipment Method of Payment · Type: Identifier (ID) · Requirement: Optional · Min: 2 · Max: 2 · Repeat: -

Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges.