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Functional Group Segments (GS/GE)

 

Within Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), the GS (group start) and GE (group end) segments are used to delineate a functional group that contains related documents. These segments are used to mark the beginning and end of the functional group, enabling proper identification and management of the documents within it.

Use case:

An example use case of GS/GE functional group segments in EDI is in the exchange of purchase orders between trading partners. By utilizing GS/GE segments, each functional group can be individually identified and managed, facilitating efficient processing and tracking of purchase orders.

Example Script code:

import edi_connect

# Create a functional group
functional_group = edi_connect.create_functional_group()

# Add purchase order documents to the functional group
functional_group.add_document(“PurchaseOrder”)

# Wrap the functional group with GS and GE segments
functional_group.wrap_with_gs_ge_segments()

# Send the EDI message with the functional group
edi_connect.send_edi_message(functional_group)

Best practices:

1. Ensure that each functional group is properly wrapped with GS and GE segments to ensure clear identification and proper management of the documents.
2. Use standard codes and conventions for identifying and interpreting GS and GE segments in EDI messages.
3. Benefit from a specialized EDI platform such as EDIconnect, which provides support for managing functional group segments and other EDI functionalities.

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