EDIFACT MEA Segment: Measurements

Specifies physical measurements including weight, dimensions, volume, or other measurable properties.

Segment Code: MEA
Mandatory: No
Position: After LIN or PAC

MEA Syntax Example

MEA - Measurements
MEA+WT+G+KGM:25.5'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
6311Measurement purpose qualifierCode specifying purpose of measurement
C502Measurement detailsComposite with measurement type
C174Value/rangeMeasurement value and unit

Common Qualifiers

AAEMeasurement
WTWeight
VOLVolume
DIMDimensions

Common Mistakes

  • ⚠Wrong unit of measure code
  • ⚠Missing measurement value
  • ⚠Incorrect purpose qualifier

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UNHUNTBGMDTMNADLINQTYPRIMOAUNBUNZRFF

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