PAT
EDIFACT PAT segment, payment terms within the INVOIC message.
Definition
PAT carries the payment terms type (DE 4279, e.g. 1 = basic payment) and a terms-net-due description (composite C112) giving the reference event and number of days. It heads the payment terms segment group (SG8 in INVOIC D.96A), commonly followed by DTM for the due date and PCD/MOA for discount.
Origin
Defined in the United Nations EDIFACT directory (UN/EDIFACT) maintained by UN/CEFACT, and in the INVOIC (Invoice message) specification.
Example in context
PAT+3++5:3:D:30' — payment terms, net due 30 days from invoice date.