Reference Number Source: transaction generated example

Sample configuration for Reference Number Qualifier for Bill of Lading for Carrier B:

Reference Number Qualifier Format

Qualifier Type	Qualifier Entity Type	Entity ID
Carrier Bill of Lading	Bill of Lading	CARRIERB

Reference Number Qualifier Definition

Level	Mandatory
Shipment Leg	Yes

Reference Number Qualifier Supported Levels

Reference Number Source	Auto Generate Only	Enforce Uniqueness
Transaction Based Format	Yes	Yes

When Shipment Leg confirmation is performed for a leg being handled by Carrier B, application will identify the Reference Number Qualifier described above based on applicable Carrier and Qualifier Entity Type. In this case, the Bill of Lading Number assigned to each Shipment Leg will correspond to the Shipment Leg ID.

For example: If Shipment Leg ID is 1000005643212, then Bill of Lading Number will also be 1000005643212.