Character Values

The system produces character strings from the EDI outbound interface tables to the flat file and pads the values with blank spaces out to the number of positions of the field. Typically, these positions are left justified in the field. However, a few exceptions exist, such as the data dictionary item Business Unit (MCU), which is right justified (just as it appears in the actual field). The system pads fields that are blank with blanks.

This table lists the character strings that are produced from the EDI outbound interface tables to the flat file:

Value in Interface Table	Interface Table Field and Attributes	Format in Flat File
F47047	ZAFILE in F4714 - Alpha 10	F47047
30	SYMCU in F47046 - Alpha 12	30
	A blank field in any F47 table