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
PO4-01
Pack
Numeric (N0)
Optional
1
6
-
Number of inner pack units per outer pack unit.
If PO402 is present, then PO403 is required.
PO4-02
Size
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
8
-
Size of supplier units in pack.
If PO405 is present, then at least one of PO406 or PO407 is required.
PO4-03
Unit of Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
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.
PO4-04
Packaging Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
5
5
-
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.
PO4-05
Weight Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
2
-
Code defining the type of weight.
PO4-06
Gross Weight per Pack
Decimal number (R)
Conditional
1
9
-
Numeric value of gross weight per pack.
PO4-07
Unit of Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
PO4-08
Gross Volume per Pack
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
9
-
Numeric value of gross volume per pack.
PO4-09
Unit of Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
PO4-10
Length
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
6
-
Largest horizontal dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position.
PO4-11
Width
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
8
-
Shorter measurement of the two horizontal dimensions measured with the object in the upright position.
PO4-12
Height
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
6
-
Vertical dimension of an object measured when the object is in the upright position.
PO4-13
Unit of Measurement Code
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
Code identifying the basic unit of measurement.
PO410 defines the unit of measure for PO408, PO409, and PO410.

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