CMP
Composite Data Element Information. The EDIFACT segment that describes the structure of a composite element.
Definition
The CMP (Composite Data Element Information) segment declares characteristics of a composite data element: tag number (UNCL 9420), level code, component count. It is used in EDIFACT directory-management messages such as MSGRPT and CODECO to dynamically document message structures.
Origin
CMP belongs to the meta-EDIFACT branch of the UNTDID, dedicated to carrying specifications of other messages. It was added to enable automated delivery of message specifications between partners.
Example in context
CMP+C516+M+2'Here, C516 is the composite tag (Monetary Amount), M states the status (Mandatory), 2 gives the minimum number of components used.