B9 Beginning Segment for Repetitive Pattern Maintenance

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

Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
B9-01
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
3
3
-
Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set.
B9-02
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
4
-
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
B9-03
Standard Point Location Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
6
9
-
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.
B9-04
Repetitive Pattern Number
Numeric (N0)
Conditional
5
5
-
RWC number composed of a four-digit number with a fifth digit being a modulus 10 check digit.
E0405: Only one of B9-04 or B9-05 may be present
B9-05
Referenced Pattern Identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
13
-
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.
B9-06
Pattern Function Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
1
-
Code defining the action to be taken by the carrier relative to changing or deleting an existing pattern.
B9-07
Date
Date (DT)
Mandatory
6
6
-
Date (YYMMDD).
B907 is the effective date.
B9-08
Shipment Method of Payment
Identifier (ID)
Optional
2
2
-
Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges.

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