eMessaging
GS1 EANCOM
GS1 EANCOM is an eMessaging standard which is fully based on the UN/EDIFACT (United Nations Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport), which comprises a set of internationally agreed standards, directories and guidelines for the electronic interchange of data.
GS1 EANCOM is a detailed implementation guideline of the UN/EDIFACT standard messages relevant for trade and transport. UN/EDIFACT messages are often complex and users may easily misunderstand the principles and original intentions of message's designers. GS1 EANCOM guideline is a subset of UN/EDIFACT messages, providing clear definitions, explanations and examples which allow trading partners to exchange commercial documents in a simple, accurate and cost effective manner.
GS1 EANCOM also incorporates into the electronic messages, the GS1 standards of physical identification of trade items, logistics units and the Global Location Numbers (GLNs) identifying the trading partners. It allows to integrate the physical flow of goods with related information sent by electronic means.
GS1 EANCOM 2002
This guideline is based on UN/EDIFACT directory D.01B which was released by UN/CEFACT in 2001. This implementation guideline is developed by GS1 Global and is an integral part of the suite of GS1 supply chain solutions. In this context, the GS1 EANCOM manual should be read in conjunction with the GS1 General Specifications Manual which describes the GS1 numbering and barcoding standards.
It is important to note that GS1 EANCOM 2002 replaces the GS1 EANCOM 97 release which was based on UN/EDIFACT directory D.96A.
In terms of future maintenance and processing of new user requirements, change requests will be processed only against the GS1 EANCOM 2002 release.
Please note that there are two syntaxes available for the standard (Syntax 3 and Syntax 4). Within the Australian community Syntax 3 is the more commonly implemented of the two. For consistency, unless there are specific additional requirements this should be the chosen syntax for new implementations.
For implementation assistance ask for Marcel Sieira, Manager Business Development.
GS1 EANCOM 2002 release 2010
An updated release of the GS1 EANCOM 2002 standard has been created which includes all accepted Work Requests (WR) up until January 2010 as well as updated terminology. It is still based upon UN/EDIFACT directory D.01B, however allows a more complete picture of the standard today.
This release is provided in an online version or in a downloadable zip file to allow users the flexibility to either run off a hard drive or copy to CD/DVD.
[Note: the zip file is 107MB so may take some time to download].
Download / View online
Click here to view online or download zip file [size: 107 MB]
Structure and segment changes (GS1 EANCOM 97 to GS1 EANCOM 2002)
As industry verticals move towards GS1 EANCOM 2002 based Message Implementation Guidelines (MIGs), it is important to identify all relevant changes.
These documents detail changes relating to message structure and message segments from GS1 EANCOM 97 to GS1 EANCOM 2002.
Downloads
Segments changed
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[format: pdf - date: April 2005 - size: 64kb]
Structure changed
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[format: pdf - date: April 2005 - size: 16kb]
Australian Best Practice
In GS1 EANCOM B2B implementation it is possible to send multiple messages per single interchange. This means one interchange, may contain multiple messages sent to a single recipient.
Based on industry user poll, the feedback showed the following are the preferred options when implementing GS1 EANCOM in the GS1 Australia community.
Organisations may adopt either option.
- Option A (single message per interchange)
e.g. one interchange with one invoice. - Option B (multiple same type messages per interchange)
e.g. one interchange with three invoices.
The practice of (multiple different messages per interchange) is not recommended.
