EANCOM® PART II   31.08.2000
PRICAT - Price/sales catalogue message  
4. Segments Description  
Price/Sales Catalogue Heading Section
UNH - M 1 - MESSAGE HEADER
This segment is used to head, identify and specify a message.
BGM - M 1 - Beginning of message
This segment is used to indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
DTM - M 35 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify the date or period of the Price/Sales Catalogue.
FTX - C 99 - Free text
This segment is used to provide any free text information related to the complete  Price/Sales Catalogue message.
SG1 - C 99 - RFF-DTM
A group of segments for giving references and where necessary, their dates, relating to the whole message, e.g. request for price information.
RFF - M 1 - Reference
This segment is used to give references which apply to the complete message.
DTM - C 5 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates relating to the references given in the preceding RFF segment.
SG2 - C 99 - NAD-LOC-SG3-SG4
A group of segments identifying the parties with associated information relevant to the price/sales catalogue.
NAD - M 1 - Name and address
This segment is used to identify the trading partners involved in the Price/Sales Catalogue process. Identification of the buyer and supplier, or the central catalogue/data base, of goods or services is recommended in the Price/Sales Catalogue message.
SG3 - C 10 - RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references only relevant to the specified party.
RFF - M 1 - Reference
This segment is used to indicate references related to the trading parties identified in the previous NAD segment.
SG4 - C 5 - CTA-COM
A group of segments giving contact details of the person or department within the party identified in the NAD segment.
CTA - M 1 - Contact information
This segment is used to identify the department and person within the party identified in the previous NAD segment. The global location number in this NAD is particularly suitable for this purpose.
COM - C 5 - Communication contact
This segment is used to identify the communications number and the type of communications used for the contact identified in the previous CTA segment.
SG5 - C 5 - TAX-MOA
A group of segments specifying tax related information, valid for the whole Price/sales catalogue, e.g. Value Added Tax at the standard rate is applicable for all items.
TAX - M 1 - Duty/tax/fee details
This segment is to be used to provide tax information applicable to the whole Price/Sales Catalogue.
SG6 - C 5 - CUX-DTM
A group of segments specifying the currencies and related dates/periods valid for the whole Price/sales catalogue. Currency data maybe omitted in national applications but will be required for international transactions.
CUX - M 1 - Currencies
This segment is used to specify the currencies in which the prices in the Price/Sales Catalogue are quoted and to specify the currencies for international trading.
DTM - C 5 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates related to the previous CUX segment.
SG7 - C 10 - PAT-DTM-PCD-MOA
A group of segments specifying the terms of payment applicable for the whole Price/sales catalogue.
PAT - M 1 - Payment terms basis
This segment is used to provide payment terms to be specified which are applicable to all products contained in the  message.
PCD - C 1 - Percentage details
This segment is used to specify percentages related to the payment terms.
SG8 - C 10 - TDT-LOC
A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport and locations relating to the whole Price/sales catalogue.
TDT - M 1 - Details of transport
This segment is used to specify transport details which are applicable to all products contained in the message.
SG9 - C 5 - TOD-LOC
A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the whole Price/sales catalogue.
TOD - M 1 - Terms of delivery or transport
This segment is used to specify the terms of delivery for the complete Price/Sales Catalogue. When specifying terms of delivery it is required in EANCOM to use Incoterms.
LOC - C 2 - Place/location identification
This segment is used to provide location applicable to the terms of delivery.
SG10 - C 10 - ALC-ALI-DTM-SG11-SG12-SG13-SG14-SG15
A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for the whole Price/sales catalogue. The allowance or charge specified within this segment group may either relate to the total Price/sales catalogue in which case it cannot be overridden at detail level, or it can relate to the line items as a default allowance/charge and can be overridden by the ALC segment group within the detail section. Where relevant, additional information, tax/fee details are to be indicated. The basis for the calculation of the allowance/charge may be a quantity, a percentage, an amount or a rate and one of the segment group 11-14) should be used accordingly.
ALC - M 1 - Allowance or charge
This segment is used to specify any allowances or charges related to the complete Price /Sales Catalogue.
ALI - C 5 - Additional information
This segment is used to indicate any special conditions related to the allowances and/or charges specified in the ALC segment.
DTM - C 9 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to indicate any dates related to the allowances or/charges information specified in the ALC segment.
SG11 - C 1 - QTY-RNG
A group of segments specifying the quantity of the allowance or charge with its measure unit specifier. A range to which the allowance or charge applies may be specified, e.g. An allowance of a free quantity of 20 pieces may be specified if the quantity of goods ordered is greater than 1000 pieces.
QTY - M 1 - Quantity
This segment is used to specify quantity allowances/charges applicable for the entire Price/Sales Catalogue.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the previous QTY segment.
SG12 - C 1 - PCD-RNG
A group of segments specifying the percentage for the allowance or charge, e.g. The allowance/charge amount is calculated as 5% of the goods value or a price reduction of 5% may be specified if the goods quantity ordered is within the range 5 tons to 10 tons.
PCD - M 1 - Percentage details
This segment is used to specify percentage allowances/charges applicable for the entire Price/Sales Catalogue.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the previous PCD segment.
SG13 - C 2 - MOA-RNG
A group of segments specifying a monetary amount for an allowance or charge. A range to which the allowance or charge applies can be specified, e.g. an allowance of 5000 BEF may be specified if goods value ordered is greater than 100000 BEF.
MOA - M 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify monetary amount allowances/charges applicable for the entire Price/Sales Catalogue.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the previous MOA segment.
SG14 - C 1 - RTE-RNG
A group of segments specifying the rate per unit and basis to which the allowance or charge applies, e.g. The allowance/charge rate is 3 DEM per 10 tons.
RTE - M 1 - Rate details
This segment is used to specify rate allowances/charges applicable for the entire Price/Sales Catalogue.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the previous RTE segment.
SG15 - C 5 - TAX-MOA
A group of segments of segments specifying tax related information for the allowance or charge.
TAX - M 1 - Duty/tax/fee details
This segment is used to specify any taxes or duties which are due on the allowances or charges which have been specified for the entire Price/Sales Catalogue.
MOA - C 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify tax amounts for the previous TAX segment.
SG16 - C 1000 - PGI-DTM-QTY-ALI-FTX-SG17-SG18-SG19-SG20-SG26-SG29-SG30-SG31-SG32-SG33
A group of segments enabling the standard commercial factors relevant to a specific group of items to be specified. e.g. quantity related price break factors or minimum order quantity.
PGI - M 1 - Product group information
This segment is used to group a set of related products together.
DTM - C 15 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to provide dates associated with the current product group.
QTY - C 10 - Quantity
This segment is used to specify quantity details (e.g. case quantity) relevant for the entire product group.
ALI - C 5 - Additional information
This segment is used to indicate any special conditions to which the group is subject.
FTX - C 5 - Free text
This segment is used to provide free text information related to the complete product group.
SG17 - C 10 - CUX-DTM
A group of segments specifying the currencies and related dates/periods valid for the whole pricing group.
CUX - M 1 - Currencies
This segment is used to specify currency information which applies to the entire group.
DTM - C 5 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates related to the previous CUX segment.
SG18 - C 100 - PRI-CUX-APR-RNG-DTM
A group of segments identifying the details of the price information for the product or service identified in the Price group.
PRI - M 1 - Price details
This segment is used to provide pricing information which is relevant to a complete product group.
CUX - C 1 - Currencies
This segment is used to provide currency information for the whole product group.
APR - C 1 - Additional price information
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges related to prices provided in the PRI segment, e.g. price of 10000 BEF for quantities between 101 and 200 units, price of 19000 BEF for quantities between 201 and 300 units.
DTM - C 5 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to identify specific dates and times associated with pricing information.
SG19 - C 10 - TAX-MOA
A group of segments specifying tax related information, valid for the pricing group.
TAX - M 1 - Duty/tax/fee details
This segment is used to specify any taxes or duties which apply for the entire product group.
MOA - C 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify tax amounts for the previous TAX segment.
SG20 - C 99 - ALC-ALI-SG21-SG22-SG23-SG24-SG25
A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for the whole pricing group. The allowances or charges specified within group 19 may either relate to the total pricing group in which case it cannot be overridden at price item level, or it can relate to the price item level as a default allowance/charge and can be overridden by the ALC group within at the price item level. When relevant, additional information, tax details may be indicated. The basis for the calculation of the allowance/charge may be a quantity, a percentage, an amount or a rate and one of the groups 20-23 should be used accordingly.                  as a default allowance/charge and can be overridden by the ALC group w
ALC - M 1 - Allowance or charge
This segment is used to specify any allowances or charges related to the complete product group.
ALI - C 5 - Additional information
This segment is used to indicate any special conditions related to the allowances and/or charges specified in the ALC segment.
SG21 - C 1 - QTY-RNG
A group of segments specifying the quantity of the allowance or charge with its measure unit specifier. A range to which the allowance or charge applies may be specified. e.g. An allowance of a free quantity of 20 pieces may be specified if the quantity of goods ordered is greater than 1000 pieces.
QTY - M 1 - Quantity
This segment is used to specify quantity allowances/charges applicable for the entire product group.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the previous QTY segment.
SG22 - C 1 - PCD-RNG
A group of segments specifying the percentage for the allowance or charge, e.g. The allowance/charge amount is calculated as 5% of the goods value or a price reduction of 5% may be specified if the goods quantity ordered is within the range 5 tons to 10 tons.
PCD - M 1 - Percentage details
This segment is used to specify percentage allowances/charges applicable for the entire product group.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the previous PCD segment.
SG23 - C 2 - MOA-RNG
A group of segments specifying a monetary amount for an allowance or charge. A range to which the allowance or charge applies can be specified, e.g. an allowance of 5000 BEF may be specified if goods value ordered is greater than 100000 BEF.
MOA - M 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify monetary amount allowances/charges for the entire product group.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the previous MOA segment.
SG24 - C 1 - RTE-RNG
A group of segments specifying the rate per unit and basis to which the allowance or charge applies, e.g. The allowance/charge rate is 3 DEM per 10 tons.
RTE - M 1 - Rate details
This segment is used to specify rate allowances/charges applicable for the entire product group.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the previous RTE segment.
SG25 - C 5 - TAX-MOA
A group of segments of segments specifying tax related information for the allowance or charge.
TAX - M 1 - Duty/tax/fee details
This segment is used to specify any taxes or duties which are due on the allowances or charges which have been specified for the entire product group.
MOA - C 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify tax amounts for the previous TAX segment.
SG26 - C 20 - NAD-LOC-SG27-SG28
A group of segments identifying the parties with the associated information relevant for the pricing group.
NAD - M 1 - Name and address
This segment group is used to specify names and addresses relevant to the current pricing or product grouping.
LOC - C 5 - Place/location identification
This segment is used to specify the location details related to the identified party in the previous NAD.
SG27 - C 10 - RFF-DTM
A group of segments giving references only relevant to the specified party.
RFF - M 1 - Reference
This segment is used to indicate references related to the trading parties identified in the previous NAD segment.
DTM - C 5 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify dates relating to the references given in the preceding RFF segment.
SG28 - C 5 - CTA-COM
A group of segments giving contact details of the person or department within the party identified in the NAD segment.
CTA - M 1 - Contact information
This segment is used to identify the department or person within the party identified specified in the previous NAD segment. The use of an global location number in this segment is particularly suitable for this purpose.
COM - C 5 - Communication contact
This segment is used to identify the communications number and the type of communications used for the person identified in the previous CTA segment.
SG29 - C 10 - PAT-DTM-PCD-MOA
A group of segments specifying the terms of payment applicable for the whole pricing group.
PAT - M 1 - Payment terms basis
This segment is used to provide payment terms information related to the entire product group.
PCD - C 1 - Percentage details
This segment is used to specify percentages related to the previous PAT segment.
SG30 - C 10 - TDT-LOC
A group of segments identifying the mode and means of transport, and locations relating to the whole pricing group.
TDT - M 1 - Details of transport
This segment is used to specify transport details which are applicable to the entire product group.
SG31 - C 5 - TOD-LOC
A group of segments indicating the terms of delivery for the whole pricing group.
TOD - M 1 - Terms of delivery or transport
This segment is used to specify the terms of delivery for the current product group.
LOC - C 2 - Place/location identification
This segment is used to provide the location applicable to de current terms of delivery.
SG32 - C 10 - PAC-MEA-HAN
A group of segments specifying the packaging, physical dimensions for goods referenced by the price group. If required, providing handling instructions and notification of hazardous materials, relating to the price group.
PAC - M 1 - Package
This segment is used to provide packaging information for the entire product group.
MEA - C 10 - Measurements
This segment is used to provide measurement information related to the packaging details for the entire product group.
Price/Sales Catalogue Detail Section
SG33 - C 999999 - LIN-PIA-IMD-MEA-QTY-HAN-ALI-DTM-NAD-RFF-LOC-DOC-FTX-SG34-SG35-SG36-SG37-SG38-SG44-SG45-SG46-SG47
A group of segments providing the relevant price/sales information for the specified product/service.
LIN - M 1 - Line item
This segment is used to identify the global trade item number (GTIN) of a product. If global trade item numbers are available, it is mandatory to use the LIN segment.
PIA - C 10 - Additional product id
This segment is used to identify additional or substitutional item identification codes such as buyer's, or seller's item number.
IMD - C 999 - Item description
This segment is used to describe the current line item.
MEA - C 10 - Measurements
This segment is used to specify measurements related to the article identified in the LIN segment. Measurements related to the packaging of the article are provided in the MEA segment of the PAC segment group.
QTY - C 10 - Quantity
This segment is used to provide quantity information for the current line item, e.g. minimum order quantity.
HAN - C 5 - Handling instructions
This segment is used to specify any handling instructions for the current line item. Handling instructions related to the packaging of the product are provided in the HAN segment of the PAC segment group.
ALI - C 5 - Additional information
This segment is used to indicate special conditions for the current line item, or, to specify the country of origin of the line item.
DTM - C 10 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify relevant dates for the current line item.
NAD - C 99 - Name and address
This segment group is used to specify names and addresses relevant to the current  product.
RFF - C 1 - Reference
This segment is used to identify references, which are related to the  current line item.
LOC - C 1 - Place/location identification
This segment is used to indicate the country, the continent or the region where the product may be sold. This segment should only be used to identify countries other than the ‘country of origin’,  e.g.  country of export.  The country of origin should continue to be stated in the ALI segment of the message.
FTX - C 5 - Free text
This segment is used to provide any free text information related to the current line item.
SG34 - C 999 - CCI-CAV-MEA
A group of segments providing product characteristic and product characteristic details.
CCI - M 1 - Characteristic/class id
This segment is used to identify characteristics related to the current line item concerning the impact on the environment.
SG35 - C 10 - TAX-MOA
A group of segments specifying a tax type, category and rate relating to the item.
TAX - M 1 - Duty/tax/fee details
This segment is used to specify the tax details for the  current line item.
MOA - C 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to indicate any monetary amounts related to the previous TAX segment.
SG37 - C 100 - PRI-CUX-APR-RNG-DTM-PCD
A group of segments identifying the details of the price information for the product or service identified in the PIT segment group.
PRI - M 1 - Price details
This segment is used to provide price information for the  current line item.
CUX - C 1 - Currencies
This segment is used to provide currency information for the current line item.
APR - C 1 - Additional price information
This segment is used to provide a reason for a change in the price specified in the PRI segment.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to provide price range details for the current line item.
DTM - C 5 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to identify specific dates and times associated with pricing information.
SG38 - C 99 - ALC-ALI-DTM-SG39-SG40-SG41-SG42-SG43
A group of segments specifying allowances and charges for the price item line. When relevant, additional information, tax details may be indicated. The basis for the calculation of the allowance/charge may be a quantity, a percentage, an amount or a rate and one of the groups 39-40 should be used accordingly.
ALC - M 1 - Allowance or charge
This segment is used to specify any allowances or charges which are applicable to the current line item.
ALI - C 5 - Additional information
This segment is used to specify special conditions related to the allowance and/or charge in the ALC segment.
DTM - C 9 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to indicate any dates related to the allowances/charges information specified in the ALC segment.
SG39 - C 1 - QTY-RNG
A group of segments specifying the quantity of the allowance or charge with its measure unit specifier. A range to which the allowance or charge applies may be specified. e.g. An allowance of a free quantity of 20 pieces may be specified if the quantity of goods ordered is greater than 1000 pieces.
QTY - M 1 - Quantity
This segment is used to specify quantity allowance/charge for the current line item.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the preceding QTY segment.
SG40 - C 1 - PCD-RNG
A group of segments specifying the percentage for the allowance or charge, e.g. The allowance/charge amount is calculated as 5% of the goods value or a price reduction of 5% may be specified if the goods quantity ordered is within the range 5 tons to 10 tons.
PCD - M 1 - Percentage details
This segment is used to specify percentage allowance/charges for the current line item.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the preceding PCD segment.
SG41 - C 2 - MOA-RNG
A group of segments specifying a monetary amount for an allowance or charge. A range to which the allowance or charge applies can be specified, e.g. an allowance of 5000 BEF may be specified if goods value ordered is greater than 100000 BEF.
MOA - M 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify monetary charges or discounts for the current line item.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the preceding MOA segment.
SG42 - C 1 - RTE-RNG
A group of segments specifying the rate per unit and basis to which the allowance or charge applies, e.g. the allowance/charge rate is 3 DEM per 10 tons.
RTE - M 1 - Rate details
This segment is used to specify rate charge/allowance information for the current line item.
RNG - C 1 - Range details
This segment is used to specify ranges which apply to the preceding RTE segment.
SG43 - C 5 - TAX-MOA
A group of segments of segments specifying tax related information for the allowance or charge.
TAX - M 1 - Duty/tax/fee details
This segment is used to identify any taxes or duties which are due on the allowances or charges which have been specified for the current line item.
MOA - C 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify in monetary terms the amount of tax due for the allowances and charges for the current line item.
SG44 - C 10 - PAC-MEA-HAN
A group of segments identifying the packaging, physical dimensions, for the Price item line. If required, providing handling instructions and notification of hazardous materials.
PAC - M 1 - Package
This segment is used to describe the packaging for the current line item.
MEA - C 10 - Measurements
This segment provides measurement information related to the packaging of the current line item.
HAN - C 5 - Handling instructions
This segment is used to specify the handling instructions related to the package identified in the PAC segment.
SG45 - C 10 - PAT-DTM-PCD-MOA
A group of segments specifying the terms of payment applicable for the Price item line.
PAT - M 1 - Payment terms basis
This segment is used by the supplier to specify any specific payment terms applicable the current product.
DTM - C 5 - Date/time/period
This segment is used to specify any dates associated with the payment terms.
PCD - C 1 - Percentage details
This segment is used to specify percentages related to the payment terms.
MOA - C 1 - Monetary amount
This segment is used to specify monetary amounts related to the payment terms.
Price/Sales Catalogue Summary  Section
UNT - M 1 - MESSAGE TRAILER
This segment is a mandatory UN/EDIFACT segment. It must always be the last segment in the message.
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