UN/EDIFACT D98A FINCAN Message

Review the FINCAN segment sequence, mandatory fields, repeat counts and valid codes for the D98A EDIFACT directory.

UNH Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required
BGM To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number. (Max 1) Required
  • C002 – Identification of a type of document/message by code or name. Code preferred.
    • 1001 – Document/message identifier expressed in code.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Certificate providing the values of an analysis.
      • 2 – Certificate certifying the conformity to predefined definitions.
      • 3 – Certificate certifying the quality of goods, services etc.
      • 4 – Report providing the results of a test session.
      • 5 – Report specifying the performance values of products.
      • 6 – Report providing specification values of products.
      • 7 – Reports on events during production process.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Document/message providing basic data concerning a party.
      • 11 – A pre-approved document relating to federal label approval requirements.
      • 12 – Certificate certifying a specific quality of agricultural products.
      • 13 – Document/message which evidences the transport of goods by post (e.g. mail, parcel, etc.).
      • 14 – Certificate certifying the weight of goods.
      • 15 – Document/message specifying the weight of goods.
      • 16 – Document by means of which the documentary credit applicant specifies the conditions for the certificate and by whom the certificate is to be issued.
      • 17 – Document identifying goods in which the issuing authority expressly certifies that the goods originate in a specific country or part of, or group of countries. It also states the price and/or cost of the goods with the purpose of determining the customs origin.
      • 18 – Specific form of transit declaration issued by the exporter (movement certificate).
      • 19 – Certificate certifying the quantity of goods, services etc.
      • 20 – Usage of QALITY-message.

      Showing 20 of 458 values defined for element 1001 in D98A.

    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 135 values defined for element 1131 in D98A.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – EDI Forum for companies with Interest in Computing and Electronics (EDI project for EDP/ADP sector).
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 213 values defined for element 3055 in D98A.

    • 1000 – Plain language identifier specifying the function of a document/message.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C106 – Identification of a document/message by its number and eventually its version or revision.
    • 1004 – Reference number assigned to the document/message by the issuer.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1056 – To specify the version number or name of an object.
      Type: an, Max Length: 9
    • 1060 – To specify a revision number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
  • 1225 – Code indicating the function of the message.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Message cancelling a previous transmission for a given transaction.
    • 2 – Message containing items (e.g. line items, goods items, Customs items, equipment items) to be added to a previously sent message.
    • 3 – Message containing items (e.g. line items, goods items, Customs items, equipment items) to be deleted from a previously sent message.
    • 4 – Message containing items (e.g. line items, goods items, Customs items, equipment items) to be changed in a previously sent message.
    • 5 – Message replacing a previous message.
    • 6 – Message confirming the details of a previous transmission where such confirmation is required or recommended under the terms of a trading partner agreement.
    • 7 – The message is a duplicate of a previously generated message.
    • 8 – Description to be provided.
    • 9 – Initial transmission related to a given transaction.
    • 10 – Message whose reference number is not filed.
    • 11 – Message responding to a previous message or document.
    • 12 – Message indicating that the referenced message was received but not yet processed.
    • 13 – Self explanatory.
    • 14 – Self explanatory.
    • 15 – Repeated message transmission for reminding purposes.
    • 16 – Message content is a proposal.
    • 17 – Referenced transaction cancelled, reissued message will follow.
    • 18 – New issue of a previous message (maybe cancelled).
    • 19 – Change information submitted by buyer but initiated by seller.
    • 20 – Message to replace the heading of a previous message.

    Showing 20 of 59 values defined for element 1225 in D98A.

  • 4343 – Code specifying the type of acknowledgment required or transmitted.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Receiver of the payment message needs to return a debit advice in response to the payment message.
    • AB – Indicates that an acknowledgement relating to receipt of message is required.
    • AC – Acknowledge complete including changes.
    • AD – Acknowledge complete without changes.
    • AF – The sender wishes to receive both a Debit Advice and an acknowledgement of receipt for a payment message.
    • AG – Authentication, by a party, of a document established for him by another party.
    • AI – Acknowledgement of changes only is required.
    • AJ – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g. cargo booking or quotation request) is being dealt with.
    • AP – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) has been accepted.
    • AQ – The sender of the message expects a response.
    • AR – Documentary credit collection forwarded directly.
    • AS – The receiver of the message is to acknowledge receipt of the message and sent a credit advice for each credit.
    • CA – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) has been accepted under conditions indicated in this message.
    • CO – Indication that the message contains the physical measurements on which the charges will be based.
    • NA – Self explanatory.
    • RE – Indication that the referenced offer or transaction (e.g., cargo booking or quotation request) is not accepted.
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1) Required
  • C507 – Date and/or time, or period relevant to the specified date/time/period type.
    • 2005 – Code giving specific meaning to a date, time or period.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 2 – Date on which buyer requests goods to be delivered.
      • 3 – [2376] Date when a Commercial Invoice is issued.
      • 4 – [2010] Date when an order is issued.
      • 7 – Date and/or time at which specified event or document becomes effective.
      • 8 – Date/time when the purchase order is received by the seller.
      • 9 – Date/time of processing.
      • 10 – Date on which goods should be shipped or despatched by the supplier.
      • 11 – (2170) Date/time on which the goods are or are expected to be despatched or shipped.
      • 12 – Date by which payment should be made if discount terms are to apply.
      • 13 – Date by which payment must be made.
      • 14 – Date/time when instalments are due.
      • 15 – Date/time when promotion activities begin.
      • 16 – Date/time when promotion activities end.
      • 17 – Date and/or time when the shipper of the goods expects delivery will take place.
      • 18 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Date/time when cheque is issued.
      • 21 – Description to be provided.
      • 22 – Date/time when freight bill is issued.
      • 35 – Date/time on which goods or consignment are delivered at their destination.
      • 36 – Date of expiry of the validity of a referenced document, price information or any other referenced data element with a limited validity period.

      Showing 20 of 412 values defined for element 2005 in D98A.

    • 2380 – The value of a date, a date and time, a time or of a period in a specified representation.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 2379 – Specification of the representation of a date, a date and time or of a period.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 2 – Calendar date: D = Day; M = Month; Y = Year.
      • 3 – Calendar date: M = Month; D = Day; Y = Year.
      • 101 – Calendar date: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day.
      • 102 – Calendar date: C = Century ; Y = Year ; M = Month ; D = Day.
      • 103 – Calendar week day: Y = Year ; W = Week ; D = Day Week number 01 is always first week of January Day number 1 is always Monday.
      • 105 – Calendar day: Y = Year ; D = Day January the first = Day 001 Always start numbering the days of the year from January 1st through December 31st.
      • 106 – Day of a month: M = Month; D = Day.
      • 107 – Day's number within a specific year: D = Day.
      • 108 – Week's number within a specific year: W = Week.
      • 109 – Month's number within a specific year: M = Month.
      • 110 – Day's number within is a specific month: D = Day.
      • 201 – Calendar date including time without seconds: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day; H = Hour; M = Minute.
      • 202 – Calendar date including time with seconds: Y = Year; M = Month; D = Day; H = Hour; m = Minutes = Seconds.
      • 203 – Calendar date including time with minutes: C=Century; Y=Year; M=Month; D=Day; H=Hour; M=Minutes.
      • 204 – Calendar date including time with seconds: C=Century;Y=Year; M=Month;D=Day;H=Hour;M=Minute;S=Second.
      • 301 – See 201 + Z = Time zone.
      • 302 – See 202 + Z = Time zone.
      • 303 – See 203 plus Z=Time zone.
      • 304 – See 204 plus Z=Time zone.
      • 305 – Month, day, hours, minutes; M = Month; D = Day; H = Hour; M = Minute.

      Showing 20 of 70 values defined for element 2379 in D98A.

BUS To provide information related to the processing and purpose of a financial message. (Max 1)
  • C521 – To specify a business reason.
    • 4027 – Specification of the type of business function.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – The types of business.
    • 4025 – Code describing the specific business function.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • ADV – The reason for payment is advance payment.
      • AGT – Support payment to farmer.
      • AMY – Payment on alimony.
      • BEC – Payment made to assist to parent/guardian to maintain child.
      • BEN – Payment to person unemployed/disabled.
      • BON – The reason the transaction is bonus.
      • CAS – Reason for the transaction is cash management transfer.
      • CBF – Capital building for retirement.
      • CDT – Reason for payment is commodity.
      • COC – Reason for payment is commercial credit.
      • COM – Payment of commission.
      • COS – Reason for payments is costs.
      • CPY – Reason for payment is copyright.
      • DIV – Reason for payment is dividend.
      • FEX – Reason for transaction is foreign exchange.
      • GDS – Purchasing and selling of goods.
      • GVT – Payment to or from a government department.
      • IHP – Reason for transaction is instalment or hire/purchase agreement.
      • INS – Reason for transaction is insurance premium.
      • INT – Payment of interest.

      Showing 20 of 36 values defined for element 4025 in D98A.

    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 135 values defined for element 1131 in D98A.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – EDI Forum for companies with Interest in Computing and Electronics (EDI project for EDP/ADP sector).
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 213 values defined for element 3055 in D98A.

    • 4022 – Description of a business.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • C551 – Identification of a bank operation by code.
    • 4383 – Describe the method to transfer funds in coded form.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • AAA – The transfer is to be executed according to bilaterally agreed standards.
      • ABX – The payment has been done by automated bills of exchange.
      • BEX – The payment has been done by bills of exchange.
      • BGI – The payment was originally made by bankgiro.
      • BKD – Original payment was made by bank draft.
      • BKI – Self explanatory.
      • CAL – The payment has been done by a cash letter.
      • CHG – Self explanatory.
      • CHI – The financial operation has been done by international cheque.
      • CHN – The financial operation has been done by national cheque.
      • CLR – The financial operation has been done by a clearing system.
      • COL – The financial operation is collection.
      • COM – Self explanatory.
      • CON – An aggregation of funds from different accounts into a single account.
      • CPP – The financial operation has been done by cash payment by post.
      • CUX – Buying or selling of foreign notes.
      • DDT – The financial operation is direct debit.
      • DEP – The financial operation is by deposit cash.
      • FEX – The financial operation is by foreign exchange.
      • FGI – [Cyme]

      Showing 20 of 39 values defined for element 4383 in D98A.

    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 135 values defined for element 1131 in D98A.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – EDI Forum for companies with Interest in Computing and Electronics (EDI project for EDP/ADP sector).
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 213 values defined for element 3055 in D98A.

  • 3279 – Describe the geographic area for message.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • DO – Domestic message as defined by relevant central bank.
    • DR – Domestic message with requirement to regulatory information to central bank.
    • EA – Message crossing at least one national boundary but confined within a specific economic area (e.g. EC, EFTA ...).
    • IN – International message as defined by relevant central bank.
    • IR – International message with requirement to regulatory information to central bank.
  • 4487 – Specification of the type of a financial transaction in coded form.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Payment under open account terms.
    • 4 – Payment relating to a documentary settlement.
    • 5 – The documentary credit is irrevocable.
    • 6 – The documentary credit is revocable.
    • 7 – The documentary credit is irrevocable and may be transferred to a second beneficiary.
    • 8 – The documentary credit is revocable and may be transferred to a second beneficiary.
    • 9 – Revocable and transferable standby letter of credit.
    • 10 – Irrevocable and transferable standby letter of credit.
    • 11 – Revocable standby letter of credit.
    • 12 – Irrevocable standby letter of credit.
  • 4463 – Indication that the payment is within one company.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – Moving funds between accounts, where the account owner is one company or belonging to a group of companies.
Group SG1 (Max 2)
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1) Required
  • C506 – Identification of a reference.
    • 1153 – Code giving specific meaning to a reference segment or a reference number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • AAA – [1018] Reference number assigned by the seller to his acknowledgement of an order.
      • AAB – [1088] Reference number assigned by the seller to a Proforma Invoice.
      • AAC – [1172] Reference number assigned by issuing bank to a Documentary credit.
      • AAD – [1318] Reference number assigned by the issuer to a Contract Addendum.
      • AAE – Reference number assigned to a goods declaration.
      • AAG – Reference number assigned by issuing party to an offer.
      • AAJ – Reference number assigned by issuer to a delivery order.
      • AAK – Reference number assigned by issuing party to a despatch advice.
      • AAL – Reference number identifying a specific product drawing.
      • AAM – Reference number assigned to a waybill, see: 1001 = 700.
      • AAN – Reference number assigned by buyer to a delivery schedule.
      • AAO – [1362] Reference assigned by the consignee to a shipment.
      • AAP – [1310] Reference to a specific consignment forming part of a contract allowing part deliveries.
      • AAQ – [8260] Marks (letters and/or numbers) which identify a unit load device e.g. freight container.
      • AAS – [1188] Reference assigned by the carrier or his agent to the transport document.
      • AAT – Identifies the master label number of any package type.
      • AAU – [1128] Reference number assigned by the seller to a Despatch Note.
      • AAV – Reference number assigned to an enquiry.
      • AAY – Reference number assigned by the carriers agent to a transaction.
      • AAZ – For maritime shipments, this code qualifies a Standard Alpha Carrier Code (SCAC) as issued by the United Stated National Motor Traffic Association Inc.

      Showing 20 of 564 values defined for element 1153 in D98A.

    • 1154 – Identification number the nature and function of which can be qualified by an entry in data element 1153 Reference qualifier.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 1156 – Number of the line in the document/message referenced in 1154 Reference number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
    • 4000 – To uniquely identify a reference by its version number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

Group SG2 (Max 5)
FII To identify an account and a related financial institution. (Max 1) Required
  • C078 – Identification of an account holder by account number and/or account holder name in one or two lines. Number preferred.
    • 3194 – Account number of the holder of the account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3192 – Name of the holder of the account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3192 – Name of the holder of the account.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C088 – Identification of a financial institution by code branch number, or name and name of place. Code or branch number preferred.
    • 3433 – Code identifying an institution.
      Type: an, Max Length: 11
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 135 values defined for element 1131 in D98A.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – EDI Forum for companies with Interest in Computing and Electronics (EDI project for EDP/ADP sector).
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 213 values defined for element 3055 in D98A.

    • 3434 – Number identifying a branch of an institution.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

      Showing 20 of 135 values defined for element 1131 in D98A.

    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – EDI Forum for companies with Interest in Computing and Electronics (EDI project for EDP/ADP sector).
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

      Showing 20 of 213 values defined for element 3055 in D98A.

    • 3432 – Name of an institution.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
    • 3436 – Official name of the place where the institution branch is situated.
      Type: an, Max Length: 70
  • 3035 – Code giving specific meaning to a party.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Party to be billed in accordance with AAR Accounting rule 11.
    • AB – Third party who arranged the purchase of merchandise on behalf of the actual buyer.
    • AE – Any natural or legal person who makes a declaration to an official body on behalf of another natural or legal person, where legally permitted (CCC).
    • AF – Natural or legal person responsible for the satisfactory performance of a Customs transit operation. Source: CCC.
    • AG – (3196) Party authorized to act on behalf of another party.
    • AH – Agent acting on behalf of the transit principal (CCC).
    • AI – Person who has been chosen for a job.
    • AJ – The party which has issued all mutually agreed codes used in the message.
    • AK – Party to whom acknowledgement should be sent.
    • AL – (3340) Party accepting liability for goods held or moving (e.g. transit) under a Customs authorization and - when applicable - a guarantee.
    • AM – Employee of a company or firm authorized to act on behalf of that company or firm e.g. to make a Customs declaration.
    • AN – Person or company which is authorised by the relevant Customs authority to import goods without payment all taxes or specific taxes at the point of entry into the country.
    • AO – Party account is assigned to.
    • AP – (3352) Party accepting goods, products, services etc.
    • AQ – Person or company approved by the relevant authority in the country to pack and export specific goods under Customs supervision.
    • AR – Exporter authorized/approved by Customs for special Customs procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AS – Identifies the financial institution servicing the account(s).
    • AT – Importer authorized/approved by Customs for special Customs procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AU – Trader authorized/approved by Customs for special transit procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AV – Party that has delegated the authority to take a certain action on behalf of a company or agency.

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  • 3207 – Identification of the name of a country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
CTA To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed. (Max 1)
  • C056 – Code and/or name of a department or employee. Code preferred.
    • 3413 – Internal identification code.
      Type: an, Max Length: 17
    • 3412 – The department or person within an organizational entity.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 3139 – Code specifying the function of a contact (e.g. department or person).
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Department/person to contact for matters regarding insurance.
    • AB – Department/person to contact for matters regarding the workshop.
    • AC – Department/person in charge of accepting incoming goods.
    • AD – The contact responsible for accounting matters.
    • AE – Department/person to contact for matters regarding contracts.
    • AF – Department/person to contact for matters regarding land registry.
    • AG – Department/person of the agent which acts on behalf of another party.
    • AH – Department/person to contact for matters regarding technical coordination of works.
    • AI – Department/person to contact for matters regarding project management on behalf of the contractor.
    • AJ – Department/person to contact for matters regarding investments.
    • AK – Department/person to contact for matters regarding management of works on behalf of the owner.
    • AL – Department/person to contact for matters regarding personnel (human resources).
    • AM – Department/person to contact for matters regarding claims.
    • AN – Department/person to contact for laboratory matters.
    • AO – Department/person to contact for matters regarding plant/equipment.
    • AP – Department/person responsible for the accounts payable function within a corporation.
    • AQ – Department/person to contact for matters regarding quantity surveying.
    • AR – Department/person responsible for the accounts receivable within a corporation.
    • AS – Department/person to contact for matters regarding public relations.
    • AT – Department/person to contact for matters regarding technical issues.

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COM To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed. (Max 5)
  • C076 – Communication number of a department or employee in a specified channel.
    • 3148 – The communication number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 512 (Required)
    • 3155 – Code identifying the type of communication channel being used.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • AA – A process that, on demand, connects two or more data terminal equipments and permits the exclusive use of a data circuit between them until the connection is released (ISO).
      • AB – Communications number assigned by Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques (SITA).
      • AC – Communications number assigned by Aeronautical Radio Inc.
      • AD – AT&T mailbox identifier.
      • AE – Peripheral device identification.
      • AF – The switched telecommunications network of the United States Department of Defense.
      • AG – The switched telecommunications network of the United States government.
      • AH – Data exchange via the World Wide Web.
      • CA – Self explanatory.
      • EI – Number identifying the service and service user.
      • EM – Exchange of mail by electronic means.
      • EX – Telephone extension.
      • FT – According to ISO.
      • FX – Device used for transmitting and reproducing fixed graphic material (as printing) by means of signals over telephone lines or other electronic transmission media.
      • GM – Self explanatory.
      • IE – Self explanatory.
      • IM – Internal mail address/number.
      • MA – Postal service document delivery.
      • PB – Self explanatory.
      • PS – The process of routing and transferring data by means of addressed packets so that a channel is occupied only during the transmission; upon completion of the transmission the channel is made available for the transfer of other packets (ISO).

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Group SG3 (Max 3)
NAD To specify the name/address and their related function, either by CO82 only and/or unstructured by CO58 or structured by CO80 thru 3207. (Max 1) Required
  • C082 – Identification of a transaction party by code.
    • 3039 – Code identifying a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – EDI Forum for companies with Interest in Computing and Electronics (EDI project for EDP/ADP sector).
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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  • C058 – Unstructured name and address: one to five lines.
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3124 – Free form name and address description.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • C080 – Identification of a transaction party by name, one to five lines. Party name may be formatted.
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3036 – Name of a party involved in a transaction.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3045 – Specification of the representation of a party name.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Name component 1: Family name. Name component 2: Given name or initials. Name component 3: Given name or initials. Name component 4: Maiden name. Name component 5: Title Group of name components transmitted in sequence with name component 1 transmitted first. The maiden name is the family name given at birth of a female. Other names are self-explanatory.
  • C059 – Street address and/or PO Box number in a structured address: one to four lines.
    • 3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 3042 – Street and number in plain language, or Post Office Box No.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 3035 – Code giving specific meaning to a party.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
    Valid Codes:
    • AA – Party to be billed in accordance with AAR Accounting rule 11.
    • AB – Third party who arranged the purchase of merchandise on behalf of the actual buyer.
    • AE – Any natural or legal person who makes a declaration to an official body on behalf of another natural or legal person, where legally permitted (CCC).
    • AF – Natural or legal person responsible for the satisfactory performance of a Customs transit operation. Source: CCC.
    • AG – (3196) Party authorized to act on behalf of another party.
    • AH – Agent acting on behalf of the transit principal (CCC).
    • AI – Person who has been chosen for a job.
    • AJ – The party which has issued all mutually agreed codes used in the message.
    • AK – Party to whom acknowledgement should be sent.
    • AL – (3340) Party accepting liability for goods held or moving (e.g. transit) under a Customs authorization and - when applicable - a guarantee.
    • AM – Employee of a company or firm authorized to act on behalf of that company or firm e.g. to make a Customs declaration.
    • AN – Person or company which is authorised by the relevant Customs authority to import goods without payment all taxes or specific taxes at the point of entry into the country.
    • AO – Party account is assigned to.
    • AP – (3352) Party accepting goods, products, services etc.
    • AQ – Person or company approved by the relevant authority in the country to pack and export specific goods under Customs supervision.
    • AR – Exporter authorized/approved by Customs for special Customs procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AS – Identifies the financial institution servicing the account(s).
    • AT – Importer authorized/approved by Customs for special Customs procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AU – Trader authorized/approved by Customs for special transit procedures e.g. simplified procedure.
    • AV – Party that has delegated the authority to take a certain action on behalf of a company or agency.

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  • 3164 – Name of a city (a town, a village) for addressing purposes.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
  • 3229 – Identification of the name of sub-entities (state, province) defined by appropriate governmental agencies.
    Type: an, Max Length: 9
  • 3251 – Code defining postal zones or addresses.
    Type: an, Max Length: 9
  • 3207 – Identification of the name of a country or other geographical entity as specified in ISO 3166.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
CTA To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at CTA above.

COM To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed. (Max 5)

Elements and codes as defined at COM above.

Group SG4 (Max 9999) Required
LIN To identify a line item and configuration. (Max 1) Required
  • C212 – Goods identification for a specified source.
    • 7140 – A number allocated to a group or item.
      Type: an, Max Length: 35
    • 7143 – Identification of the type of item number.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • AA – Number assigned by manufacturer or seller to identify the release of a product.
      • AB – Self explanatory.
      • AC – Article identifier used within health sector to indicate data used conforms to HIBC.
      • AD – Number assigned to a cold roll.
      • AE – Number assigned to a hot roll.
      • AF – Number assigned to a slab, which is produced in a particular production step.
      • AG – A number assigned to indicate a revision of software.
      • AH – An 11-digit code that uniquely identifies consumer packaging of a product; does not have a check digit.
      • AI – A 12-digit code that uniquely identifies the consumer packaging of a product, including a check digit.
      • AJ – Number assigned to a sample.
      • AK – Number assigned to a pack containing a stack of items put together (e.g. cold roll sheets (steel product)).
      • AL – A 13-digit code that uniquely identifies the manufacturer's shipping unit, including the packaging indicator.
      • AM – A 14-digit code that uniquely identifies the manufacturer's shipping unit, including the packaging indicator and the check digit.
      • AN – A suffix used in conjunction with a higher level UPC (Universal product code) to define packing variations for a product.
      • AO – A code which specifies the codification of the state's labelling requirements.
      • AP – Number assigned to the heat (also known as the iron charge) for the production of steel products.
      • AQ – A number identifying a coupon.
      • AT – Identification number on a product allowing a quick electronic retrieval of price information for that product.
      • AU – Number assigned under the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) codification system to provide the identification of an approved item of supply.
      • AV – A code specifying the product refinement designation.

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    • 1131 – Identification of a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 12 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – [3251] Code defining postal zones or addresses.
      • 23 – Self explanatory.
      • 25 – Code for identification of banks.
      • 33 – List of codes identifying a commercial and government entity.
      • 34 – A list of attributes regarding policies reinsured with a professional reinsurer.
      • 35 – Self explanatory.
      • 36 – Self explanatory.
      • 37 – Code identifying a location in railway environment.
      • 38 – Self explanatory.
      • 39 – Self explanatory.
      • 40 – Identifies the type of reinsurance amounts.
      • 42 – Self explanatory.
      • 43 – Participants identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 44 – Universal identification of the automated clearing house of the New York Clearing House Association (CHIPS).
      • 45 – A code list adopted by the United Nations organisations for the procurement of goods and services.
      • 46 – An organization identified by the DUNS number and a 4- character extension.
      • 47 – Identifies the class of occupation.
      • 48 – Identification of the policy reserve valuation type.
      • 49 – To indicate the type of life reinsurance activity transmitted in the message.

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    • 3055 – Code identifying the agency responsible for a code list.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self explanatory.
      • 2 – Generic: see also 140, 141, 142, 162.
      • 3 – Self explanatory.
      • 4 – Self explanatory.
      • 5 – Self explanatory.
      • 6 – Self explanatory.
      • 7 – EDI project for chemical industry.
      • 8 – EDI Forum for companies with Interest in Computing and Electronics (EDI project for EDP/ADP sector).
      • 9 – Self explanatory.
      • 10 – Organization for Data Exchange through Tele-Transmission in Europe (European automotive industry project).
      • 11 – Self explanatory.
      • 12 – Western and Eastern European railways association (35 networks). UIC with its legal body (CIT) produce codes and reglementations that are internationally recognized and accepted by all European railways and official bodies.
      • 13 – Self explanatory.
      • 14 – Self explanatory.
      • 15 – Self explanatory.
      • 16 – Self explanatory.
      • 17 – Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications s.c.
      • 18 – SAD = Single Administrative Document.
      • 19 – Self explanatory.
      • 20 – Self explanatory.

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  • C829 – To provide an indication that a segment or segment group is used to contain sub-line or sub-line item information and to optionally enable the sub-line to be identified.
    • 1082 – Serial number designating each separate item within a series of articles.
      Type: an, Max Length: 6
  • 1082 – Serial number designating each separate item within a series of articles.
    Type: an, Max Length: 6
  • 1229 – Code specifying the action to be taken or already taken.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • 1 – This line item is added to the referenced message.
    • 2 – This line item is deleted from the referenced message.
    • 3 – This line item is changed in the referenced message.
    • 4 – This line item is not affected by the actual message.
    • 5 – This line item is entirely accepted by the seller.
    • 6 – This line item is accepted but amended by the seller.
    • 7 – This line item is not accepted by the seller.
    • 8 – Self explanatory.
    • 9 – Self explanatory.
    • 10 – This line item is not found in the referenced message.
    • 11 – This line is not amended by the buyer.
    • 12 – Self explanatory.
    • 13 – Buyer has deducted amount from payment.
    • 14 – Buyer has a claim against an outstanding invoice.
    • 15 – Factor has been requested to charge back the outstanding item.
    • 16 – Seller agrees to issue a credit note.
    • 17 – New settlement terms have been agreed.
    • 18 – Factor agrees to abide by the outcome of negotiations between seller and buyer.
    • 19 – Seller does not accept validity of dispute.
    • 20 – The reported situation is settled.

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  • 1222 – Number indicating the level of an object which is in a hierarchy.
    Type: n, Max Length: 2
  • 7083 – Code indicating the status of the sub-line item in the configuration.
    Type: an, Max Length: 3
    Valid Codes:
    • A – Self explanatory.
    • D – Self explanatory.
    • I – Self explanatory.
Group SG5 (Max 5)
RFF To specify a reference. (Max 1) Required

Elements and codes as defined at RFF above.

DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

CNT To provide control total. (Max 5)
  • C270 – Control total for checking integrity of a message or part of a message.
    • 6069 – Determines the source data elements in the message which forms the basis for 6066 Control value.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
      Valid Codes:
      • 1 – Self-explanatory.
      • 2 – Self-explanatory.
      • 3 – Description to be provided.
      • 4 – Number of lines on an invoice.
      • 5 – Total number of occurrences of the Customs item detail section within a single Customs declaration message.
      • 6 – Number of entries which are subject to the same Customs procedures, and have the same tariff or statistical heading, country and duty regime.
      • 7 – Code to indicate total gross weight of a consignment.
      • 8 – Self explanatory.
      • 9 – The total number of Unit Load Devices mentioned in the message.
      • 10 – The total number of consignments.
      • 11 – [7370] Total number of packages of the entire consignment.
      • 12 – [5444] Total sum charged in respect of one or more Invoices in accordance with the terms of delivery.
      • 13 – [1166] Number of loading lists, manifests or other similar specifications attached to a document.
      • 14 – Commercial detail section within a single Customs declaration message.
      • 15 – The total cube of consignment.
      • 16 – Total number of equipment mentioned in the message.
      • 17 – [5070] Total value declared for Customs purposes of all goods in a consignment, whether or not they are subject to the same Customs procedure, or have the same tariff/statistical heading, country information, and duty regime.
      • 18 – Total reported quantity in net weight.
      • 19 – Total reported quantity in supplementary units.
      • 20 – Hash total of the total monetary amounts reported on the invoices.

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    • 6066 – Value obtained from summing the values specified by the Control Qualifier throughout the message (Hash total).
      Type: n, Max Length: 18 (Required)
    • 6411 – Indication of the unit of measurement in which weight (mass), capacity, length, area, volume or other quantity is expressed.
      Type: an, Max Length: 3
Group SG6 (Max 5)
AUT To specify results of the application of an authentification procedure. (Max 1) Required
  • 9280 – The result of the application of an algorithm to the content of data element in a message.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
  • 9282 – Identifies the cryptographic key used to calculate the validation result.
    Type: an, Max Length: 35
DTM To specify date, and/or time, or period. (Max 1)

Elements and codes as defined at DTM above.

UNT Unknown Segment (Max 1) Required

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