UNCL-2005

DTM segment date/time/period qualifier.

Definition

UNCL 2005 is one of the most-used EDIFACT lists. Allows typing each date in a message: 35 (delivery date), 50 (price quote date), 137 (document message date), 171 (reference date), 200 (pickup date), 232 (cancellation date). Annually updated by UNECE.

Origin

UN/EDIFACT Data Element 2005 codified since ISO 9735 (1988).

Example in context

An ORDERS DTM+137:20260514:102 segment indicates document (message) date = 14 May 2026, CCYYMMDD format.

Related terms

• UNCL 2475 — event time/period.