This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Requisition Transaction Set (511) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set can be used to requisition needed material and equipment from a supply distribution system for immediate consumption or stockage against projected requirements. The originator can also use this transaction set to amend or terminate the original requisition. This transaction set may be used to convey a description and quantity of the required material, delivery and billing information, and other logistics information necessary to evaluate and meet the material needs of the originator. This transaction set is not used to establish a contractual relationship between trading partners, and may precede the use of a purchase order.
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
To indicate the beginning of a material management transaction and transmit identifying numbers and dates
To specify pertinent dates and times
To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction
To transmit standard code list identification information
To identify standard industry codes
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
To specify additional names
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
To reference a line number in a transaction set
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To specify basic and most frequently used line item data
To identify the type or transmission or both of paperwork or supporting information
To describe the type of demand and the intended use of material
To specify information related to furnished material, equipment, property, information, and services
To specify pertinent dates and times
To indicate identifying marks and numbers for shipping containers
To specify basic item identification data
To specify physical measurements or counts, including dimensions, tolerances, variances, and weights
(See Figures Appendix for example of use of C001)
To describe an item in free-form format
To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction
To transmit standard code list identification information
To identify standard industry codes
To specify quantity information
To transmit standard code list identification information
To identify standard industry codes
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
To specify additional names
To specify the location of the named party
To specify the geographic place of the named party
To identify a person or office to whom communications should be directed
To specify identifying information
To specify pertinent dates and times
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
Contractual or operational port or point relevant to the movement of the cargo
To transmit standard code list identification information
To identify standard industry codes
To specify the organization controlling the content of the accounting citation, and the purpose associated with the accounting citation
To specify the detailed accounting data
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)
