The LEDGER message deals with the communication of accounting ledgers between an organization and whoever may use them for the purpose of accounting, auditing, cost accounting, consolidation, financial analysis, etc.
A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message. The message type code for the Ledger message is LEDGER. Note: Ledger messages conforming to this document must contain the following data in segment UNH, composite S009: Data element 0065 LEDGER 0052 D 0054 21A 0051 UN
Segment identifying the type of LEDGER message.
A segment containing the opening and closing dates of the accounting period of the accounting entries and the preparation date of the message.
Segment containing the number of the used chart of accounts linked to the message and its version number.
A segment providing currencies which are specific to the LEDGER message.
A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form, for the purpose of providing additional clarification.
A segment to identify a party.
A segment to provide references which are specific to the concerned party.
A segment to provide contacts related to the party.
A segment to provide communication numbers of the contact.
A segment to identify a characteristic.
A segment to provide the value of the characteristic.