UN/EDIFACT data elements

A data segment is a logical grouping of data elements or composite data structures that are related to a specific type of data. For example, ADR Address, IDE Identity, PTY Priority. Each data segment consists of a segment identifier and one or more composite data structures or data elements.

The list box in the Defined Data Segments pane contains every segment defined in the selected variant, alphabetically sorted. Add or delete data segments in this pane.

Note: The standard UN/EDIFACT base definition cannot be deleted from within a variant.

For an existing data segment, click the segment name or specify a search string.

For a new data segment, click New.

  • For Data Segment Number, specify a unique three-letter combination for the segment number.
  • For Data Segment Name, specify a description for the segment.