EDIFACT CPS Segment: Consignment Packing Sequence

Identifies the sequence in which physical packing is presented in the consignment and optionally the hierarchical relationship between packing layers.

Segment Code: CPS
Mandatory: No
Position: Detail section start

CPS Syntax Example

CPS - Consignment Packing Sequence
CPS+1++3'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
7164Hierarchical ID numberUnique identifier for this packing level
7166Hierarchical parent IDID of the parent packing level
7075Packaging level codeCode identifying the packaging level

Common Qualifiers

1Inner
2Intermediate
3Outer
4No packaging hierarchy

Common Mistakes

  • ⚠Non-sequential hierarchical IDs
  • ⚠Invalid parent ID reference
  • ⚠Missing packaging level

Other EDIFACT Segments

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