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EDIFACT Numbers

EDIFACT-Numbers

Please, can someone help me with the figures / numbers yellow marked?

What are they for and how are they as well as with which priciple are set?

Thanks!

Solution

  • the element and segment numbers in EDIFACT message definitions are mainly there to be able to reference them clearly in documentation. When two sides are negotiating a message contract, it can help to be able to just reference composite C040 or element 3127. The numbers don't have any meaning other than being unique within the given EDIFACT standard (e.g. D96A).