Edition 2016 Upd. 2021
Instruction for returns message
5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
12
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C
9
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A group of segments identifying the parties involved in the instruction to return message and any associated information.
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C
9
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A group of segments for specifying any references relating to the current party.
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M
1
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Function:
 
To specify a reference.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
C506
REFERENCE
M
M
   
Reference code qualifier
M
an..3
M
*
=
Government reference number
=
VAT registration number
=
Company/place registration number
=
Additional party identification (GS1 Temporary Code)
1154
Reference identifier
C
an..70
R
   
1156
Document line identifier
C
an..6
N
   
4000
Reference version identifier
C
an..35
N
   
1060
Revision identifier
C
an..6
N
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to specify reference numbers related to the trading parties identified in the NAD segment.

Example:
RFF+VA:VR12345'
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