EDIFACT COM Segment: Communication Contact

Specifies communication information such as phone numbers, email addresses, or fax numbers.

Segment Code: COM
Mandatory: No
Position: After CTA

COM Syntax Example

COM - Communication Contact
COM+buyer@example.com:EM'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
C076Communication contactComposite with contact number/address and channel qualifier

Common Qualifiers

TETelephone
FXFax
EMEmail
EIEDI

Common Mistakes

  • Wrong communication channel code
  • Invalid email/phone format
  • Missing channel qualifier

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