Example of a TRADACOMS Message Structure

Here’s a simplified example of a TRADACOMS Purchase Order (ORDERS) file:

STX=ANA:1+SENDERID+RECEIVERID+210710:1234+0001++ORDHDR'
MHD=1+ORDHDR:9'
TYP=0430+ORD+123456'
SDT=12345+SUPPLIER NAME'
BCD=1+EAN1234567890123'
QTY=1+100'
PRI=1+999'
END=ORDHDR'
MTR=0001'

• STX (Start of Text): Marks the start of the file and includes sender and receiver information.
• MHD (Message Header): Identifies the type of message and provides a reference.
• TYP (Message Type): Specifies the type of transaction, such as an order.
• SDT (Supplier Details): Provides information about the supplier.
• BCD (Barcode): Includes product identification information.
• QTY (Quantity): Specifies the quantity of items ordered.
• PRI (Price): Provides pricing information for the items.
• END (End of Message): Marks the end of the message content.
• MTR (Message Trailer): Concludes the file.