Example of an ODETTE Message Structure

 

Here’s a simplified example of a Just-In-Time Delivery Schedule (DELJIT) message in the ODETTE format:

UNB+UNOA:1+SENDERID+RECEIVERID+210810:1234+000000001'
UNH+DELJIT001+DELJIT:D:93A:UN:1.0'
BGM+160+123456789+9'
DTM+3:20210810:102'
NAD+BY+12345::9'
LIN+1++123456:IN'
QTY+47:100'
DTM+2:20210812:102'
UNT+8+DELJIT001'
UNZ+1+000000001'

• UNB (Interchange Header): Identifies the beginning of the interchange and includes sender and receiver information.
• UNH (Message Header): Identifies the start of a message and specifies the message type (DELJIT).
• BGM (Beginning of Message): Contains basic information about the message, such as the document number and type.
• DTM (Date/Time/Period): Provides date and time information relevant to the delivery schedule.
• NAD (Name and Address): Identifies the buyer.
• LIN (Line Item): Details each line item in the delivery schedule.
• QTY (Quantity): Specifies the quantity of items to be delivered.
• UNT (Message Trailer): Marks the end of the message content.
• UNZ (Interchange Trailer): Marks the end of the interchange.