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DFN -

Definition function
UN/CEFACT Revision 2003A Segment List

Function:To specify a definition function.
This segment also occurs in the following versions of this standard:
D98B, D99A, D99B, D00A, D00B, D01A, D01B, D01C, D02A, D02B, D03A, D03B, D04A, D04B

Pos Segment M/C Repeat Repr. Notes
010 9023 Definition function code M 1 an..3
020 9025 Definition extent code C 1 an..3
030 4519 Definition identifier C 1 an..35

PosPosition
M/CMandatory or Conditional
Repr.Representation (Data or Content Type)

Segment DFN is used in the following messages:
IMPDEF

Change indicators
plus sign An addition.
asterisk Addition/substraction/change to a code entry for a particular data element.
hash or pound sign Changes to names.
vertical bar Changes to text for descriptions, notes and functions.
minus sign A deletion.
letter X Marked for deletion.

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