The Data maintenance status report/query message (DMSTAT) permits the transfer of status for any Data Maintenance Request (DMR) action among parties involved in the preparation, processing, assessment, resolution and directory production processes. The message may also be used to inquire as to the current status of a DMR.
To head, identify and specify a message.
To indicate the type and function of a message and to transmit the identifying number.
To specify date, and/or time, or period.
To specify information necessary to establish the identity of a party.
To identify a communication number of a department or a person to whom communication should be directed.