EDI Basics

Function Group Envelope [GS/GE]

GS Segment

The GS Segment has the following structure

GS Segment
  GS01  Functional ID code
  GS02  Application Sender's Code
  GS03  Application Receiver's Code
  GS04  Date
  GS05  Time
  GS06  Group Control Number
  GS07  Responsible Agency Code
  GS08  Version/Rel. Ind. ID Code       

GE Segment

The GE Segment has the following structure

GE Segment
  GE01  Number of Transaction Sets Included in Function Group
  GE02  Group Control Number (same as GS06)