EDIFACT FTX Segment: Free Text

Provides free-form or coded text information, such as notes, comments, terms and conditions, or special instructions.

Segment Code: FTX
Mandatory: No
Position: Various

FTX Syntax Example

FTX - Free Text
FTX+AAI+++Please deliver to loading dock B'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
4451Text subject qualifierCode identifying the subject of the text (AAA=Goods description, ZZZ=Mutually defined)
4453Free text function codeCode specifying the function of the free text
C108Text literalUp to 5 lines of free text (max 512 chars each)

Common Qualifiers

AAAGoods description
AABPayment terms
AAIGeneral information
AAKPrice conditions
ACBAdditional information
ZZZMutually defined

Common Mistakes

  • ⚠Wrong text subject qualifier
  • ⚠Exceeding max line length
  • ⚠Missing text function code

Other EDIFACT Segments

UNHUNTBGMDTMNADLINQTYPRIMOAUNBUNZRFF

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