B9 Beginning Segment for Repetitive Pattern Maintenance
B9 Beginning Segment for Repetitive Pattern Maintenance
To transmit identifying numbers, dates and other basic data relating to the transaction set
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
B9-01
Transaction Set Identifier Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
3
3
-
Code uniquely identifying a Transaction Set.
B9-02
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
2
4
-
Standard Carrier Alpha Code
B9-03
Standard Point Location Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
6
9
-
Code (Standard Point Location) defined by NMFTA point development group as the official code assigned to a city or point (for ratemaking purposes) within a city.
B9-04
Repetitive Pattern Number
Numeric (N0)
Conditional
5
5
-
RWC number composed of a four-digit number with a fifth digit being a modulus 10 check digit.
B9-05
Referenced Pattern Identifier
String (AN)
Conditional
1
13
-
Identification of a repetitive pattern that is to be used as a basis for creating a shipment record or a new pattern; or identification of a pattern requiring change or deletion.
B9-06
Pattern Function Code
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
1
-
Code defining the action to be taken by the carrier relative to changing or deleting an existing pattern.
B9-07
Date
Date (DT)
Mandatory
6
6
-
Date (YYMMDD).
B907 is the Effective Date.
B9-08
Shipment Method of Payment
Identifier (ID)
Optional
2
2
-
Code identifying payment terms for transportation charges.