GS Functional Group Header

To indicate the beginning of a functional group and to provide control information

Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
GS-01
Functional Identifier Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
2
-
Code identifying a group of application related Transaction Sets.
The data interchange control number (GS06) in this header must be identical to the same data element in the associated Functional Group Trailer (GE02).
GS-02
Application Sender's Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
12
-
Code identifying party sending transmission.
GS-03
Application Receiver's Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
12
-
Code identifying party receiving transmission.
GS-04
Data Interchange Date
Date (DT)
Mandatory
6
6
-
Date sender generated a functional group of transaction sets.
GS-05
Data Interchange Time
Time (TM)
Mandatory
4
4
-
Time (HHMM) expressed in 24-hour clock time when the sender generated a functional group of transaction sets (local time at sender's location). (Time range: 0000 through 2359.)
GS-06
Data Interchange Control Number
Numeric (N0)
Mandatory
1
9
-
Assigned number originated and maintained by the sender.
GS-07
Responsible Agency Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
2
-
Code used in conjunction with the version data element to identify the issuer of the standard.
GS-08
Version/Release/ Industry ID Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
12
-
Code indicating the version, release, and industry ID of the EDI standard being used. Positions 1 - 3, Major Version Number; Positions 4 - 6, Release Level of Version; Positions 7 - 12, Industry or Trade Association ID (optionally assigned by user)

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