EDI DIRDEFDirectory definition message
Transaction set
This specification provides the definition of the directory definition message (dirdef) to be used in electronic data interchange (edi) between trading partners involved in administration, commerce and transport.
Segments
Position
Segment
Name
Max use
20
BGM
Beginning of message
To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
Opt
AtMax 1
30
DII
Directory identification
To identify a directory and to give its release, status, controlling agency, language and maintenance operation.
Mandatory
AtMax 1
1LOOPOpt
AtMax 970
NAD
Name and address
To specify the name/address and their related function, either by co82 only and/or unstructured by co58 or structured by co80 thru 3207.
Mandatory
AtMax 1
3LOOPOpt
AtMax 99996LOOPOpt
AtMax 99997LOOPOpt
AtMax 99998LOOPOpt
AtMax 99999LOOPOpt
AtMax 9999320
CDS
Code set identification
To identify a code set and to give its class and maintenance operation.
Mandatory
AtMax 1
Elements
| Position | Element | Name | Requirement | Type | Min/Max | Repeat | |||||||
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10 | Message reference number | Mandatory | Alphanumeric | 1/1 | AtMax 1 | ||||||||
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30 | Common access reference | Opt | Alphanumeric | 1/1 | AtMax 1 | ||||||||
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