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C506

EDIFACT composite C506, the content of the RFF segment.

Definition

C506 contains data element 1153 (reference qualifier, list UNCL 1153), 1154 (reference number), 1156 (line number), 4000 (version reference) and 1060 (revision). It is the only composite of the RFF segment; the 1153/1154 pair is mandatory there.

Origin

Defined in the UN/EDIFACT composite directory (EDCD), maintained by UN/CEFACT. The qualifiers of data element 1153 are listed in code list UNCL 1153.

Example in context

<RFF+ON:ORD-99213'> — C506: qualifier ON (order number), value ORD-99213.

  • RFF — segment that carries C506.
  • UNCL 1153 — reference qualifiers.

Last updated: June 20, 2026