Instruction for returns message
4. Segments Description
 
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Service string advice
This segment is used to inform the receiver of the interchange that a set of service string characters which are different to the default characters are being used.
 
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Interchange header
This segment is used to envelope the interchange, as well as to identify both, the party to whom the interchange is sent and the party who has sent the interchange. The principle of the UNB segment is the same as a physical envelope which covers one or more letters or documents, and which details, both the address where delivery is to take place and the address from where the envelope has come.
 
Instruction For Returns Heading Section 
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Message header
This segment is used to head, identify and specify a message.
 
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Beginning of message
This segment is used to indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify any dates applicable to the complete instruction for returns message.
 
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DOC-DTM
A group of segments by which the sender of the message indicates to the receiver what type of document or message will accompany or follow the instruction for returns message, e.g., a credit note.
 
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Document/message details
This segment is used to identify any documents which the message sender has or will raise for the message recipient as a result of a previously sent announcement for returns message.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates related to the document type specified in the DOC segment.
 
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RFF-DTM
A group of segments providing references and any associated dates related to the current message, e.g. announcement for returns number, invoice, etc.
 
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Reference
This segment is used to specify any references valid for the complete instruction for returns message.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify any dates related to the previous RFF segment.
 
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NAD-LOC-SG4-SG5
A group of segments identifying the parties involved in the instruction to return message and any associated information.
 
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Name and address
This segment is used to identify the parties involved in the instructions for returns process.
 
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Place/location identification
This segment is used to identify any locations related to the party identified in the NAD segment.
 
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RFF
A group of segments for specifying any references relating to the current party.
 
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Reference
This segment is used to specify reference numbers related to the trading parties identified in the NAD segment.
 
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CTA-COM
A group of segments identifying the contact person or department for the current party and if required specifying the communication channel and number.
 
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Contact information
This segment is used to identify the department and/or person within the party specified in the NAD.
 
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Communication contact
This segment is used to identify the communications number and the type of communications used for the person or department identified in the CTA segment.
 
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CDI-DTM-FTX
A group of segments identifying any states, dates or additional references related to the complete instruction for return message.
 
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Physical or logical state
This segment is used to indicate conditions specified by the message sender concerning the return or otherwise of all the goods detailed in the message.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates relevant to the returns conditions and instructions provided in the CDI and INS segments for the entire message.
 
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Free text
This segment is used to indicate free text information related to the entire message.
 
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TDT
A segment identifying the mode and means of transport relating to the whole instruction for returns.
 
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Details of transport
This segment is used to identify the mode and means of transport which will be used to return the goods detailed in the message.
 
Instruction For Returns Detail Section 
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LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-DTM-QTY-LOC-MOA-SG12-SG13-SG16-SG18
A group of segments providing details of the individual items for which instruction for returns are being provided. There must be at least one occurrence of this group within an instruction for returns.
 
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Line item
This segment indicates the beginning of the detail section of the instruction for returns message.
 
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Additional product id
This segment is used to specify additional or substitutional item identification codes such as a buyer's or supplier's item number.
 
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Item description
This segment is used to describe the current line item.
 
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Measurements
This segment is used to specify any relevant measurements for the line item being returned.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify any dates applicable to the current line item only.
 
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Quantity
This segment is used to specify any quantities relevant for the current line item.
 
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Place/location identification
This segment is used to identify locations relevant to the current line item.
 
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Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify any monetary amount relevant to the current line item.
 
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DOC-DTM
A group of segments by which the sender of the message indicates to the receiver what type of document or message will accompany or follow the instruction for returns message, e.g., a credit note, for the current line item.
 
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Document/message details
This segment is used to identify any documents relevant to the current line item.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates related to the document specified in the DOC segment.
 
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RFF-DTM
A group of segments for specifying any references relating to the current line item only, e.g. invoice number, etc.
 
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Reference
This segment is used to specify any references valid for the current line item only.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates and times of the reference specified in the previous RFF segment.
 
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PAC-SG17
A group of segments identifying packaging, marks and numbers, date and time information about packing for the product for which an instruction for returns is provided.
 
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Package
This segment is used to provide packaging information for the line item being returned.
 
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PCI-DTM-GIN
A group of segments specifying markings, labels, and packing numbers.
 
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Package identification
This segment is used to provide markings and labels information relevant to the packaging unit identified in the PAC segment. This information may be used at the time of collection to correctly identify the packages for return.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates related to the packaging for the current line item.
 
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Goods identity number
This segment is used to provide identification numbers relevant to the packaging unit identified in the PAC segment.
 
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CDI-DTM-FTX
A group of segments identifying any states, dates or additional references related to the return of the current line item.
 
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Physical or logical state
This segment is used to indicate conditions (actions) requested by the message sender for the current line item.
 
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Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates relevant to the returns conditions and instructions provided in the CDI and INS segments for the current line item.
 
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Free text
This segment is used to indicate free text information related to the conditions of the current line item.
 
Instruction For Returns Summary Section  
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Control total
This is used to provide message control information for checking on the message receivers in-house system.
 
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Message trailer
The UNT segment is a mandatory UN/EDIFACT segment. It must always be the last segment in the message.
 
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Interchange trailer
This segment is used to provide the trailer of an interchange.
 
 
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