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Write a note on EDIFACT message? |
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Answer» The basic standardization concept of EDIFACT is that there are uniform message types called United Nations Standard Message (UNSM). In so-called subsets, the message types can be specified deeper in their, characteristics depending on the sector. The message types, all of which always have exactly one nickname consisting of six uppercase English alphabets. The message begins with UNH and ends with UNT. Service messages To confirm / reject a message, CONTRL and APERAK messages are sent. 1. CONTRL – Syntax Check and Confirmation of Arrival of Message 2. APERAK – Technical error messages and acknowledgment 3. Data exchange 4. CREMUL – multiple credit advice 5. DELFOR-Delivery forecast 6. IFTMBC – Booking confirmation |
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