|
CompTIA EIDX Document Identification:
Serial Numbers
In ASC X12 serial numbers are conveyed using Reference Number Qualifier
(DE128) and Reference Number (DE127) paired data elements, specifically
in the REF Reference segment. Multiple occurrences of REF are allowed
per base line item.
In UN EDIFACT, serial numbers are conveyed using the Goods Identity
Number (GIN) segment. This segment includes the Identity Number
Qualifier (DE7405) and several occurrences of the compound element
C208 identity number range. Multiple occurrences of serial numbers
or serial number ranges may be sent on one GIN segment and multiple
occurrences of GIN are allowed per item.
| X12
DE128 Reference Number Qualifier |
UN
DE7405
Identity Number Qualifier |
QUALIFIER MEANING |
SE |
BN |
Serial Number |
Discrete Serial Numbers vs. Ranges
In ASC X12, back-to-back REF segments with the serial number
qualifier ‘SE’ for the Reference Number Qualifier (DE128)
can be interpreted as two discrete serial numbers or the beginning
and ending serial number for a range of serial numbers. The interpretation
is determined by the trading partner arrangement. If there are more
than two REF segments for serial numbers, trading partners need
to agree on the interpretation.
In EDIFACT, the C208 Identity Qualifier Range in the GIN segment
can have either one or two values in the C20801 and C20802 elements
(both DE7402). If one value is sent in each C208, the serial number
is a discrete serial number. If two values are sent, the two values
represent the beginning and end of a range.
EXAMPLES:
|
TAG |
|
DE
128 |
|
DE
127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (1) |
REF |
* |
SE |
* |
12234 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REF |
* |
SE |
* |
12250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REF |
* |
SE |
* |
12266 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (2) |
REF |
* |
SE |
* |
12234 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REF |
* |
SE |
* |
12250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TAG |
|
DE 7143 |
|
C20801
DE 7402 |
|
C20802
DE 7402 |
|
C20801
DE 7402 |
|
C20802
DE 7402 |
|
C20801
DE 7402 |
|
C20802
DE 7402 |
|
Etc. |
| (1) |
GIN |
+ |
BN |
+ |
12234 |
|
|
+ |
12250 |
|
|
+ |
12266 |
|
|
|
... |
| (2) |
GIN |
+ |
BN |
+ |
12234 |
: |
12250 |
‘ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Case (1) Serial numbers are discrete serial numbers.
Case (2) Serial numbers are ranges.
In ASC X12, this interpretation of the two REF segments is by trading
partner agreement.
- Part 1 is the packaging form.
- Part 2 is the packaging material.
The following Product/Service Identification qualifiers for ASC X12 secondary packaging
codes are recommended for DE103 PACKAGING CODE.
Shipping packaging refers to external packaging which relates to
shipping. Shipping packaging is conveyed in the TD1 Carrier Detail segment in ASC X12.
A product's package (or component packaging) is an integral part of the
product, e.g., die package in surface mount diodes. Product packages are considered to be
part specifications.
Secondary packaging (or ‘presentation’) is a packaging form which
is external of the product. However, it may not be external to the manufacturing
process, e.g., auto-insertion, and it may require a unique manufacturer’s or
seller’s product number. Trays, tubes, and reels are examples of secondary
packaging.
This section discusses only secondary packaging. Secondary packaging data is conveyed
using the following:
|
contact
us 
