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X12 Dictionary – Segment Details

BSN    Beginning Segment for Ship Notice   (4010)
Purpose: To transmit identifying numbers, dates, and other basic data relating to the transaction set
Semantics: BSN03 is the date the shipment transaction set is created. BSN04 is the time the shipment transaction set is created. BSN06 is limited to shipment related codes.
Syntax Rules: C0706
ICs used in: 856N | 856P | 856R
Elements in this Segment
Ref ID Data Element Name Type Min Max Req Rep Code List Used In ICs
BSN01 353 Transaction Set Purpose Code ID 2 2 M 1 Yes 856N, 856P, 856R
BSN02 396 Shipment Identification AN 2 30 M 1 No 856N, 856P, 856R
BSN03 373 Date DT 8 8 M 1 No 856N, 856P, 856R
BSN04 337 Time TM 4 8 M 1 No 856N, 856P, 856R
BSN05 1005 Hierarchical Structure Code ID 4 4 O 1 Yes 856P
BSN06 640 Transaction Type Code ID 2 2 X 1 Yes 856N, 856P, 856R
BSN07 641 Status Reason Code ID 3 3 O 1 Yes 856N, 856P, 856R

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