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PICKER: Picking Instructions File Details
The PICKER message is part of the TRADACOMS Picking Instruction file: warehouse picking instructions.
The Picking Instruction file contains: PICHDR → PICKER → PICTLR.
Message structure
| Segment | Name | Usage |
|---|---|---|
MHD | Message Header | One message for each order reference |
ORD | Order References | |
DNA | Data Narrative | Repeat if necessary at order level |
DIN | Delivery Instructions | |
PLD | Picking Line Details | Repeat for each product line |
PIC | Picking Instructions | Repeat if necessary for each location |
DNC | Data Narrative | Repeat if necessary at location level |
PTR | Picking Trailer | |
MTR | Message Trailer |
Segments and data elements
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSRF | Message Reference | M | V | 9(12) | Consecutive count of messages within the transmission |
TYPE | Type of Message composite | M | 'PICKER' '4' for this version | ||
| Type | M | F | X(6) | ||
| Version Number | M | F | 9(1) |
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ORNO | Order Number and Date composite | M | As allocated by the customer to identify the order As allocated by the supplier to identify the order File date can be issued instead if customer and supplier agree. Format: YYMMDD Format: YYMMDD | ||
| Customer's Order Number | C | V | X(17) | ||
| Supplier's Order Number | C | V | X(17) | ||
| Date Order Placed by Customer | C | F | 9(6) | ||
| Date Order Received by Supplier | C | F | 9(6) | ||
CLAS | Order Classification | C | F | X(1) | Code Values List 6 · code list 6 |
ORCD | Order Code | C | F | X(1) | Code Values List 7 · code list 7 |
SCRF | Specification/Contract References composite | C | Specification No. to which order relates Contract No. to which order relates | ||
| Specification Number | C | V | X(17) | ||
| Contract Number | C | V | X(17) |
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SEQA | First Level Sequence Number | M | V | 9(10) | Starts at 1 & incremented by 1 for each 1st level repeat |
DNAC | Data Narrative Code composite | C | Number of relevant code list Code Value from code list · code list 22 | ||
| Code Table Number | C | V | 9(4) | ||
| Code Value | C | V | X(3) | ||
RTEX | Registered Text composite | C | Essential text, where not provided for by specific fields may be communicated using this element. Application codes to define the function of the text must be registered with the ANA prior to use. The same application code may be repeated up to four times, or up to four different codes may be used · code list 24 | ||
| First Registered Application Code | C | V | X(3) | ||
| Application Text | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Second Registered Application Code | C | V | X(3) | ||
| Application Text | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Third Registered Application Code | C | V | X(3) | ||
| Application Text | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Fourth Registered Application Code | C | V | X(3) | ||
| Application Text | C | V | X(40) | ||
GNAR | General Narrative composite | C | |||
| General Narrative Line 1 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| General Narrative Line 2 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| General Narrative Line 3 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| General Narrative Line 4 | C | V | X(40) |
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDAT | Earliest Delivery Date | C | F | 9(6) | Date delivery expected, or earliest delivery date |
LDAT | Latest Delivery Date | C | F | 9(6) | Only present if more than one delivery or when delivery must take place before this date. Format: YYMMDD |
RATM | Required Arrival Time composite | C | Required delivery arrival time. Format: HHMM Format: HHMM | ||
| Earliest Time | C | F | 9(4) | ||
| Latest Time | C | F | 9(4) | ||
DINS | Delivery Instruction Narrative composite | C | Narrative covering special instructions applicable to the order. This is likely to preclude automatic processing | ||
| Delivery Instruction Narrative Line 1 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Delivery Instruction Narrative Line 2 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Delivery Instruction Narrative Line 3 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Delivery Instruction Narrative Line 4 | C | V | X(40) | ||
DINN | Delivery Instruction Number | C | V | X(17) | Reference number for pre-defined delivery instructions |
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SEQA | First Level Sequence Number | M | V | 9(10) | Starts at 1 and is incremented by 1 for each segment of this type in this message |
SPRO | Supplier's Product Number composite | M | Either the EAN traded unit code or the supplier's code must be quoted, otherwise special arrangements need to be negotiated EAN article number allocated to the unit of trade Supplier's internal reference (non-EAN) identifying the unit of trade Code for the traded unit allocated under the alternative (DUN-14) EAN system | ||
| EAN-13 Article Number for the Traded Unit | C | F | 9(13) | ||
| Supplier's Code for the Traded Unit | C | V | X(30) | ||
| DUN-14 Code for the Traded Unit | C | F | 9(14) | ||
SACU | Supplier's EAN Article Number for the Designated Consumer Unit | C | F | 9(13) | EAN number allocated to the retail (POS) unit. (Insert five leading zeros before eight digit codes.) |
CPRO | Customer's Product Number composite | C | Can be used for 'own label' items allocated an in-store number in a general format. EAN Prefix - 2 dig; customer's number - 5 dig; consumer unit number - 8 dig Customer's internal reference for the item - non-EAN format | ||
| Customer's Own Brand EAN Number | C | F | 9(15) | ||
| Customer's Item Code | C | V | X(30) | ||
UNOR | Unit of Ordering composite | M | At least one of the following sub-elements must be quoted. If the Ordering Measure is quoted the Measure Indicator must be quoted too Number of consumer units making up the supplier's traded unit Required when an item is ordered as a multiple of a defined measure Mnemonic defining the ordering measure, eg. pounds, metres, litres. Code Values List 4. Mandatory if Ordering Measure used | ||
| Consumer Units in Traded Unit | C | V | 9(15) | ||
| Ordering Measure | C | V | 9(10)V9(3) | ||
| Measure Indicator | C | V | X(6) | ||
PREF | Picking Sheet Reference Number | C | V | X(17) | Unique reference for the picking sheet |
TDES | Traded Unit Description composite | C | Full description of the item being traded. Consistent with Product Information data and any labels or packaging | ||
| Traded Unit Description Line 1 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Traded Unit Description Line 2 | C | V | X(40) |
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SEQA | First Level Sequence Number | M | V | 9(10) | Takes the same value as SEQA in the preceding PLD segment |
SEQB | Second Level Sequence Number | M | V | 9(10) | Consecutive count of PIC segments starting at '1' |
CLOC | Customer's Location composite | M | Identifies the consignee. One of the following must be present EAN location number identifying the customer's location Customer's own identity for the location to which the goods ordered are to be/have been delivered Suppliers's reference for the customer's location | ||
| Customer's EAN Location Number | C | F | 9(13) | ||
| Customer's Own Location Code Supplier's Identification of Customer's | C | V | X(17) | ||
| Location | C | V | X(17) | ||
CNAM | Customer's Name | C | V | X(40) | Customer's registered legal name |
CADD | Customer's Address composite | C | A maximum of five lines to give the customer's consignee address | ||
| Customer's Address Line 1 | C | V | X(35) | ||
| Customer's Address Line 2 | C | V | X(35) | ||
| Customer's Address Line 3 | C | V | X(35) | ||
| Customer's Address Line 4 | C | V | X(35) | ||
| Customer's Post Code | C | V | X(8) | ||
QTYP | Quantity to be Picked composite | M | At least one of the following sub-elements must be quoted. If the Total Measure to be picked is quoted the Measure Indicator must be quoted too Total number of traded units required eg. 100 (x 24 Cans), in units defined in previous UNOR element Total weight, volume, length required. Required when ordering variable measure items Mnemonic defining the ordering measure, eg. pounds, metres, litres. Mandatory if Total Measure Ordered used. Code Values List 4 | ||
| Number of Traded Units to be Picked | C | V | 9(15) | ||
| Total Measure to be Picked | C | V | 9(10)V9(3) | ||
| Measure Indicator | C | V | X(6) |
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SEQA | First Level Sequence Number | M | V | 9(10) | Takes the value of SEQA in the preceding segment with which this segment is nested |
SEQB | Second Level Sequence Number | M | V | 9(10) | Takes the value of SEQB in the preceding segment with which this segment is nested |
SEQC | Third Level Sequence Number | M | V | 9(10) | Starts at 1 & incremented by 1 for each 3rd level nesting |
DNAC | Data Narrative Code composite | C | Standard data narrative previously defined and agreed by sender and receiver Number of relevant code list Code Value from code list · code list 22 | ||
| Code Table Number | C | V | 9(4) | ||
| Code Value | C | V | X(3) | ||
RTEX | Registered Text composite | C | Essential text, where not provided for by specific fields may be communicated using this element. Application codes to define the function of the text must be registered with the ANA prior to use. The same application code may be repeated up to four times, or up to four different codes may be used · code list 24 | ||
| First Registered Application Code | C | V | X(3) | ||
| Application Text | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Second Registered Application Code | C | V | X(3) | ||
| Application Text | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Third Registered Application Code | C | V | X(3) | ||
| Application Text | C | V | X(40) | ||
| Fourth Registered Application Code | C | V | X(3) | ||
| Application Text | C | V | X(40) | ||
GNAR | General Narrative composite | C | |||
| General Narrative Line 1 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| General Narrative Line 2 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| General Narrative Line 3 | C | V | X(40) | ||
| General Narrative Line 4 | C | V | X(40) |
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NOPP | Number of Product Lines Picked for this Order | M | V | 9(10) | Total number of PLD segments in this message |
LOCD | Number of Locations for Delivery | M | V | 9(10) | Total number of PIC segments within this message |
| Element | Name | M/C | F/V | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NOSG | Number of Segments in Message | M | V | 9(10) | Control count of the number of segments comprising message. The count includes the MHD and MTR segments surrounding the message |
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