EDIFACT CNT Segment: Control Total

Provides control totals for checking message integrity upon receipt. Used to verify that all data was transmitted correctly.

Segment Code: CNT
Mandatory: No
Position: Summary section

CNT Syntax Example

CNT - Control Total
CNT+2:15'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
C270ControlComposite with control qualifier, value, and optional unit

Common Qualifiers

1Total quantity segments value
2Number of line items
7Total gross weight
11Total number of packages

Common Mistakes

  • Incorrect control total value
  • Wrong qualifier for context
  • Mismatch with actual counts

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