UN/EDIFACT IICL WESTIM Message

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

What WESTIM is, and how to exchange it

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UNH To head, identify and specify a message. (Max 1) Required

S009 – Type of message transmitted
- 0065 – Code identifying a type of message and assigned by its controlling agency.
  Type: an, Max Length: 6 (Required)
- 0052 – Version number of message.
  Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
- 0054 –
  Type: n, Max Length: 3 (Required)
- 0051 –
  Type: n, Max Length: 2 (Required)
S010 –
- 0070 – Revision number of message
  Type: n, Max Length: 1 (Required)
0062 – Sender’s unique message reference, i.e., estimate, EIR or advice number
Type: an, Max Length: 14 (Required)
0068 – Key to relate all subsequent transfers of data to the same business file, e.g., customer contract code, etc.
Type: an, Max Length: 35

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

2005 – ATR = Actual Transaction
Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
Valid Codes:
- ATR – Actual Transaction
- TRM – Termination
- PON – Previous on-hire
2001 – YYMMDD
Type: n, Max Length: 6
2002 – HHMM
Type: n, Max Length: 4
2461 –
Type: an, Max Length: 3

RFF To specify identifying numbers associated with a message (Max 4) Required

C274 – Identification of a reference.
- 1154 – (From UNH Segment) Estimate Number or Authorization Number or Acceptance Number or Release Number
  Type: an, Max Length: 35 (Required)
C274 –
- 2001 – YYMMDD
  Type: n, Max Length:
- 2002 – HHMM (24 hour)
  Type: n, Max Length:
C282 –
- 2001 – Start date
  Type: n, Max Length: (Required)
- 2001 – End date
  Type: n, Max Length:
1153 –
Type: an, Max Length: 3 (Required)
Valid Codes:
- EST – Estimate
- AUT – Authorization
- ACC – Acceptance
- REL – Release
- EIR – Gate In
- ADV – Advice

ACA To indicate the labor rate (Max 2)

C275 –
- 6343 –
  Type: an, Max Length:
  Valid Codes:
  - STD – standard (labor, tax materials)
  - DPP – DPP coverage
- 5004 – Actual amount (up to six digits to the left and two to the right of the decimal)
  Type: n, Max Length:
6345 – eg: USD
Type: a, Max Length:

LBR To indicate the labor rate (Max 1) Required

8578 – Labor cost per hour (up to six digits to the left and two to the right of the decimal)
Type: n, Max Length:

NAD To specify the name/address and their related function (Max 9) Required

C082 –
- 3039 – See ISO 9897 Annex J
  Type: a, Max Length: (Required)
- 1131 –
  Type: an, Max Length:
3035 – Party function within a container transaction
Type: an, Max Length: (Required)

CTA To identify a person or a department to whoM communication should be directed. (Max 2)

C056 –
- 3413 – Coded name of signer
  Type: an, Max Length: 15
- 3412 – Text
  Type: an, Max Length: 35
3139 –
Type: an, Max Length: 2 (Required)
Valid Codes:
- TO – Specific recipient
- FR – Authorized sender

EQF Toidentify a unit of equipment (Max 1) Required

C271 –
- 8114 –
  Type: an, Max Length:
- 8260 – 6 serial + 1 check
  Type: an, Max Length:
C224 –
- 8155 – ISO Code
  Type: an, Max Length:
- 8154 – Text
  Type: an, Max Length:
C272 –
- 6153 – eg MGW (Maximum Gross Weight)
  Type: an, Max Length:
- 6150 –
  Type: n, Max Length:
- 6410 – eg KGM (Kilograms)
  Type: an, Max Length:
C186 – Used in TERMIN
- 6063 –
  Type: an, Max Length:
  Valid Codes:
  - TOT – Total units
  - OUT – Outstanding units
- 6060 –
  Type: n, Max Length: (Required)
- 6410 –
  Type: an, Max Length:
8053 –
Type: an, Max Length: (Required)
Valid Codes:
- CON – Container
- CHZ – Chassis
- GEN – Genset
- REF – Reefer
- TNK – Tanker

ERI To give additional information on the equipment (Max 1)

C276 –
- 2001 – YYMMDD (01 if no date specified)
  Type: n, Max Length: 6
- 2002 – HHMM
  Type: n, Max Length: 4
8511 – Main construction material (ISO 9897 Annex E)
Type: a, Max Length: 2
8580 – YYMM or 'ACEP'
Type: a, Max Length: 4

ECI To give equipment condition information (Max 1)

8521 – Text
Type: an, Max Length: 10

CUI To give information about current usage of the equipment (Max 2)

C559 –
- 3227 –
  Type: a, Max Length: 3 (Required)
  Valid Codes:
  - TRM – Termination
  - PON – Previous on-hire
- 3225 – See ISO 9897 Annex J
  Type: a, Max Length: 9 (Required)
- 1131 –
  Type: an, Max Length: 2
C276 –
- 2005 –
  Type: a, Max Length: 3
  Valid Codes:
  - ATR – Actual Transaction
  - TRM – Termination
  - PON – Previous on-hire
- 2001 – YYMMDD
  Type: n, Max Length: 6
- 2002 – HHMM
  Type: n, Max Length: 4
C186 –
- 6063 – TOT = total units
  Type: an, Max Length: 3
  Valid Codes:
  - TOT – Total units
  - OUT – Outstanding units
- 6060 –
  Type: n, Max Length: 15
- 6410 –
  Type: an, Max Length: 3
8533 –
Type: a, Max Length: 1
Valid Codes:
- E – Empty
- L – Full

Group SG1 (Max 99)

DAM To specify damage including action taken (Max 1)

1082 –
Type: n, Max Length: 2
8522 – See ISO 9897 Annex C
Type: an, Max Length: 4
8523 – See ISO 9897 Annex K, L
Type: a, Max Length: 3
8524 – See ISO 9897 Annex D
Type: a, Max Length: 2
8525 – See ISO 9897 Annex E
Type: a, Max Length: 2

WOR To indicate details of work to be executed (Max 1)

C858 –
- 6410 – See ISO 9897 Annex G
  Type: an, Max Length: 3
- 6168 – This element may be up to 5 digits to the left and 2 digits to the right of the decimal.
  Type: n, Max Length: 8
- 6140 – This element may be up to 5 digits to the left and 2 digits to the right of the decimal.
  Type: n, Max Length: 8
- 6008 – Always 0
  Type: n, Max Length: 1
8526 – See ISO 9897 Annex F
Type: a, Max Length: 2
6060 – Number of same type, size, cost damage within the same damage location area.
Type: n, Max Length: 3

COS To indicate cost per damage line for each responsibility (Max 1)

8531 – Always '00' (See ISO 9897 Annex G)
Type: n, Max Length: 2
5533 –
Type: n, Max Length: 7
5534 – Or repair flat rate per damage line
Type: n, Max Length: 10
3535 – See ISO 9897 Annex H (and 'X'= not specified)
Type: a, Max Length: 1
3578 – The format allows for five (5) digits before the decimal point and two (2) digits after the decimal point for this field.
Type: n, Max Length: 8
3579 – Always N
Type: a, Max Length: 1

CTO To consolidate a total for each responsibility (Max 5)

3535 – See ISO 9897 Annex H
Type: a, Max Length: 1
5536 – Hours times rate: The format allows for eight (8) digits before the decimal point and an optional two (2) digits after the decimal point for these fields.
Type: n, Max Length: 11
5537 – The format allows for eight (8) digits before the decimal point and an optional two (2) digits after the decimal point for these fields.
Type: n, Max Length: 11
5539 – The format allows for eight (8) digits before the decimal point and an optional two (2) digits after the decimal point for these fields.
Type: n, Max Length: 11
5538 – All applicable taxes: The format allows for eight (8) digits before the decimal point and an optional two (2) digits after the decimal point for these fields.
Type: n, Max Length: 11
5544 – Sum of 5536 to 5539 for each party: The format allows for eight (8) digits before the decimal point and an optional two (2) digits after the decimal point for these fields.
Type: n, Max Length: 11

TAD To give details of a transaction (Max 1)

C040 –
- 3127 – See ISO 9897 Annex J
  Type: a, Max Length: 9
- 1131 – null
  Type: an, Max Length: 2
- 3128 – null
  Type: an, Max Length: 35
- 8213 – Haulier code, See ISO 9897 Annex J
  Type: a, Max Length: 9
C214 –
- 7161 – null
  Type: an, Max Length: 6 (Required)
- 3055 – null
  Type: an, Max Length: 2
- 1131 – null
  Type: an, Max Length: 2
- 8212 – Formatted string: country (2), state (2), license (8), expiration (yy/mm) (4), Inspection needed?(Y/N) (1)
  Type: an, Max Length: 17
- 8452 –
  Type: an, Max Length: 17
C228 –
- 8265 –
  Type: an, Max Length: 5
- 8264 –
  Type: an, Max Length: 35

TMA To identify total amounts. (Max 1) Required

5356 – Estimate grand total: The format allows for nine (9) digits before the decimal point and an optional two (2) digits after the decimal point for this field.
Type: n, Max Length: 15
5360 – null
Type: n, Max Length: 15
5348 – null
Type: n, Max Length: 15
5338 – null
Type: n, Max Length: 15
5358 – null
Type: n, Max Length: 15
5492 – The format allows for nine (9) digits before the decimal point and an optional two (2) digits after the decimal point for this field.
Type: n, Max Length: 15
5384 – null
Type: n, Max Length: 15
5420 – The format allows for only two (2) digits before the decimal and an optional two (2) digits after the decimal point for this field.
Type: n, Max Length: 15

TXT To give information in addition to that in other segments in the service message, as required. (Max 5)

0077 – CDX
Type: an, Max Length: 3
0078 – Free text
Type: an, Max Length: 70 (Required)

UNT To end and check the completeness of a message. (Max 1) Required

0074 – Includes UNH and UNT
Type: n, Max Length: 6 (Required)
0062 – Must match UNH segment above
Type: an, Max Length: 14

Sources and further reading

GS1 EDI standards GS1 guidance on EDI standards used for supply-chain document exchange.
UNECE introduction to UN/EDIFACT United Nations guidance on UN/EDIFACT for structured business data exchange.
X12 EDI standards Official X12 standards body for North American EDI transaction standards.
OpenPeppol post-award specifications OpenPeppol documentation for e-procurement and e-invoicing specifications.