EDIFACT BGM Segment: Beginning of Message

Indicates the type and function of the message and contains the document/message reference number.

Segment Code: BGM
Mandatory: Yes
Position: After UNH

BGM Syntax Example

BGM - Beginning of Message
BGM+220+PO12345+9'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
C002Document/message nameCode identifying document type (e.g., 220=Order, 380=Invoice)
C106Document/message identificationThe document reference number
1225Message function codeCode indicating the function (9=Original, 5=Replace)

Common Mistakes

  • ⚠Wrong document type code for message
  • ⚠Missing document reference
  • ⚠Incorrect message function code

Other EDIFACT Segments

UNHUNTDTMNADLINQTYPRIMOAUNBUNZRFFUNS

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