X12-DE-202

ASC X12 data element 202 — Quantity (Decimal).

Definition

Element 202 (Quantity) is a decimal value, position QTY02. Always qualified by DE 673 (Quantity Qualifier). Precision per trading partner — commonly 2–4 decimals for products, 0 for integer quantities.

Origin

Published by ASC X12 in the Data Element Dictionary (TS 838). Maintained under ANSI ASC X12 governance with semi-annual reviews.

Example in context

QTY*21*120.5~ — ordered quantity 120.5 (qualifier 21 = ordered).

Related terms

• QTY — segment carrying DE 202.