244 Product Source Information
244 Product Source Information
Function Group PN
This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Product Source Information Transaction Set (244) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This transaction can be used to transmit classification and categorization data of company's products, processes, and facilities to existing and prospective trading partners or listing agencies.
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 SegmentMandatory
Max 1
To indicate the beginning of a transaction set
NM1Loop
Mandatory
Repeat >1
0300
Individual or Organizational NameMandatory
Max 1
To supply the full name of an individual or organizational entity
0400
Date/Time ReferenceMandatory
Max 1
To specify pertinent dates and times
N1Loop
Mandatory
Repeat >1
0500
Party IdentificationMandatory
Max 1
To identify a party by type of organization, name, and code
0600
Additional Name InformationOptional
Max >1
To specify additional names
BSFLoop
Mandatory
Repeat >1
0700
Business FunctionMandatory
Max 1
To transmit basic data identifying the function performed at a facility
NX2Loop
Mandatory
Repeat >1
0800
Location ID ComponentMandatory
Max 1
To define types and values of a geographic location
0900
Communication Contact InformationOptional
Max >1
To specify a communication contact number
PIDLoop
Mandatory
Repeat >1
1000
Product/Item DescriptionMandatory
Max 1
To describe a product or process in coded or free-form format
1100
Characteristic/Class IDOptional
Max 1
To specify the general class or specific characteristic upon which test results are being reported or are to be taken
1200
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