422 Equipment Order
Function Group DM
This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Equipment Order Transaction Set (422) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction set can be used to allow a rail carrier or shipper to order required equipment relative to transportation needs.
Position
Segment
Name
Max Use
0100
Transaction Set HeaderMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
0200
Beginning Segment for Shipper's Car OrderMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the beginning of the Shipper's Car Order Transaction Set and transmit identifying numbers and dates
0300
Date/Time ReferenceOptional
Max 10
To specify pertinent dates and times
0350
Price Authority IdentificationOptional
Max 3
To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number
0370
Industry Code IdentificationOptional
Max 3
To identify standard industry codes
0400
Quantity InformationOptional
Max 3
To specify quantity information
0500
Note/Special InstructionOptional
Max 3
To transmit information in a free-form format, if necessary, for comment or special instruction
N1Loop
Mandatory
Repeat 5
0600
Party IdentificationMandatory
Max 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
0700
Party LocationOptional
Max 1
To specify the location of the named party
0800
Geographic LocationOptional
Max 1
To specify the geographic place of the named party
0900
Administrative Communications ContactOptional
Max 2
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
0950
Extended Reference InformationOptional
Max 20
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
LXLoop
Mandatory
Repeat 31
1000
Transaction Set Line NumberMandatory
Max 1
To reference a line number in a transaction set
1200
Destination StationOptional
Max 1
To identify the rail destination of the shipment
F9Loop
Mandatory
Repeat 31
1300
Origin StationMandatory
Max 1
To identify the rail origin of the shipment
1400
Administrative Communications ContactOptional
Max 5
To identify a person or office to whom administrative communications should be directed
1500
Route InformationOptional
Max 13
To specify carrier and routing sequences and details
SCRLoop
Mandatory
Repeat 9999
1600
Shipper's Car Ordered RailMandatory
Max 1
Indicates the type and quantity of rail equipment being ordered for transportation services
1650
Canadian Grain InformationOptional
Max 15
To transmit the transportation and distribution requirements of grain at Canadian ports
1700
Date/Time ReferenceMandatory
Max 10
To specify pertinent dates and times
1720
Quantity InformationOptional
Max 3
To specify quantity information
1750
Yes/No QuestionOptional
Max 20
To identify and answer yes and no questions, including the date, time, and comments further qualifying the condition
1800
Extended Reference InformationOptional
Max 20
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
1850
Price Authority IdentificationOptional
Max 3
To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number
LQLoop
Optional
Repeat 99
1870
Industry Code IdentificationMandatory
Max 1
To identify standard industry codes
1880
Extended Reference InformationOptional
Max 20
To transmit identifying information as specified by the Reference Identification Qualifier
1890
Loop HeaderOptional
Max 1
To indicate that the next segment begins a loop
N7Loop
Optional
Repeat 9999
1900
Equipment DetailsMandatory
Max 1
To identify the equipment
2000
Shipper's Car Ordered RailOptional
Max 1
Indicates the type and quantity of rail equipment being ordered for transportation services
2100
Price Authority IdentificationOptional
Max 5
To communicate basis of pricing, such as contract number, quote number, or tariff number
2150
Date/Time ReferenceOptional
Max 1
To specify pertinent dates and times
2175
Loop TrailerOptional
Max 1
To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete
2200
Transaction Set TrailerMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)
Position
Segment
Name
Max Use