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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 Vendor Number
    Max use 1
    Required
    REF
    050
    Reference Identification Other Codes
    Max use 1
    Optional
    REF
    050
    Reference Identification Internal Control Number
    Max use 1
    Required
    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 Purchase Order
    Max use 10
    Optional
    DTM
    150
    Date/Time Reference Sold
    Max use 10
    Optional
    DTM
    150
    Date/Time Reference Promised for Delivery
    Max use 10
    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

    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

    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

    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
    YYMMDD format

    Date of the interchange

    ISA-10
    I09
    Interchange Time
    Required
    HHMM format

    Time of the interchange

    ISA-11
    I10
    Interchange Control Standards Identifier
    Required

    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

    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

    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

    GS-04
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    GS-05
    337
    Time
    Required
    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

    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

    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

    Code identifying purpose of transaction set

    00
    Original
    BEG-02
    92
    Purchase Order Type Code
    Required

    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

    BEG-05
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    • BEG05 is the date assigned by the purchaser to purchase order.
    REF-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    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

    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

    REF
    050
    Heading > REF

    Reference Identification Internal Control Number

    RequiredMax use >1

    To specify identifying information

    Example
    REF-01
    128
    Reference Identification Qualifier
    Required

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 Purchase Order

    OptionalMax use 10

    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

    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.

    DTM-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    DTM-03
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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 10

    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

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

    006
    Sold
    DTM-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    DTM-03
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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 Promised for Delivery

    OptionalMax use 10

    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

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

    069
    Promised for Delivery
    DTM-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    CCYYMMDD format

    Date expressed as CCYYMMDD

    DTM-03
    337
    Time
    Optional
    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

    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

    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

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

    BT
    Bill-to-Party
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    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
    N2-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N2-02
    93
    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

    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

    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

    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

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

    SF
    Ship From
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Optional

    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
    N2-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N2-02
    93
    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

    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

    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

    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

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

    ST
    Ship To
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    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
    N2-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N2-02
    93
    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

    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

    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

    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

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

    WH
    Warehouse
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N1-03
    66
    Identification Code Qualifier
    Required

    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
    N2-01
    93
    Name
    Required
    String (AN)
    Min 1Max 60

    Free-form name

    N2-02
    93
    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

    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

    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

    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

    Code identifying the type of unit price for an item

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Code indicating class of trade

    RS
    Resale
    CTP-02
    236
    Price Identifier Code
    Required

    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

    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

    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
    PO4-01
    356
    Pack
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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

    002
    Delivery Requested
    010
    Requested Ship
    038
    Ship No Later
    DTM-02
    373
    Date
    Required
    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

    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

    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

    N9-04
    373
    Date
    Optional
    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

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

    WH
    Warehouse
    N1-02
    93
    Name
    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

    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

    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
    Optional
    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

    PO4-11
    189
    Width
    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

    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

    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

    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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