PO4 Item Physical Details
To specify the physical qualities, packaging, weights and dimensions relating to the item.
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
Number of inner pack units per outer pack unit.
If PO402 is present, then PO403 is required.
Size of supplier units in pack.
If PO405 is present, then at least one of PO406 or PO407 is required.
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
PO403 - The "Unit of Measure Code" (Element #355) in this segment position is for purposes of defining the pack (PO401) /size (PO402) measure which indicates the quantity in the inner pack unit. Example: If the carton contains 24 12-Ounce packages, it would be described as follows: Element 356 = 24; Element 357 = 12; Element 355 = OZ.
If PO408 is present, then PO409 is required.
Code identifying the type of packaging. Part 1. Packaging form. Part 2. Packaging Material.
If PO413 is present, then at least one of PO410, PO411 or PO412 is required.
Code defining the type of weight.
Numeric value of gross weight per pack.
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
Numeric value of gross volume per pack.
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position.
Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the object in the upright position.
Vertical dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position.
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
PO410 defines the unit of measure for PO408, PO409, and PO410.