EDIFACT QTY Segment: Quantity

Specifies a quantity related to a line item, such as ordered quantity, delivered quantity, or invoiced quantity.

Segment Code: QTY
Mandatory: No
Position: After LIN

QTY Syntax Example

QTY - Quantity
QTY+21:100'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
C186Quantity detailsComposite with qualifier, quantity, and unit

Common Qualifiers

21Ordered quantity
12Despatched quantity
47Invoiced quantity
48Received quantity
113Quantity accepted

Common Mistakes

  • ⚠Wrong quantity qualifier for context
  • ⚠Missing unit of measure when required
  • ⚠Decimal handling issues

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