EDIFACT RFF Segment: Reference

Specifies references to related documents such as order numbers, invoice numbers, or delivery note numbers.

Segment Code: RFF
Mandatory: No
Position: Various

RFF Syntax Example

RFF - Reference
RFF+ON:PO12345'

Data Elements

PositionNameDescription
C506ReferenceComposite with qualifier and reference number

Common Qualifiers

ONOrder number (buyer)
VNOrder number (supplier)
IVInvoice number
DQDelivery note number
CTContract number

Common Mistakes

  • ⚠Wrong reference qualifier
  • ⚠Missing related reference
  • ⚠Truncated reference numbers

Other EDIFACT Segments

UNHUNTBGMDTMNADLINQTYPRIMOAUNBUNZUNS

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