To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
To transmit identifying numbers, dates, and other basic data relating to the transaction set
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
400
N2
Additional Name Information
To specify additional names
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
700
N9
Extended Reference Information
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
To specify the terms of sale
100
G48
Statement/Invoice Identification
To uniquely identify an invoice or adjustment
To specify allowances, charges, or services
300
G73
Allowance or Charge Description
To describe the allowance or charge in free-form format
To specify the terms of sale
To transmit information pertaining to method of freight payment and transfer of title
To specify summary details of total items shipped in terms of quantity, weight, and volume, and to specify payment method
To specify the total invoice amount, including charges less allowances, before terms discount
To provide essential billing totals to the purchaser
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)
