The MEA segment carries physical measurements such as gross weight, net weight, and volume. MEA+AAE+G+KGM:320.50 means the gross weight (G) is 320.50 kilograms (KGM). Used in DESADV packaging groups and ORDERS line items. Common unit codes: KGM=kilograms, LTR=litres, MTQ=cubic metres, MTR=metres.
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MEA+AAE+G+KGM:320.50'Measurements
| 1 | Purpose | AAE |
| 2 | Measured property | G |
| 3.1 | Value: Unit | KGMkg |
| 3.2 | Value: Value | 320.50 |
Not mapped in this demo. In production CleanEDI maps it into your contract, or keeps it in the raw archive.
Elements are separated by + and their parts by :. Positions match the explainer, so 2.3 is the third part of the second element.
| Position | Element | Parts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purpose | Single value |
| 2 | Measured property | 2.1 Code |
| 3 | Value | 3.1 Unit, 3.2 Value |
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
PCE | pieces |
EA | each |
KGM | kg |
GRM | g |
LTR | litres |
MTR | metres |
CT | cartons |
CS | cases |
PK | packs |
NAR | articles |
C62 | units |
Common EANCOM and UN/EDIFACT values. Your trading partner's implementation guide is the final word on which codes they send.
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