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This parameter is used to define the codification of parcels or SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) numbers.
The SSCC codes are defined over 18 numbers, according to a codification composed of:

• A fixed root specified by the SSCCROOT - Root of SSCC code parameter, which can contain from 7 to 10 characters (E, P and F columns below)
• A code specified using the sequence number counter defined by the SSCCCOU - Counter identifier parameter, which can contain from 7 to 10 numbers depending on the size defined for the root (N column below)
• A control key (C column below)

The codification structure is as follows:

Root:

• E
  Extension character. It can be used to increase the SSCC codification capacity. It is defined by the SSCC issuer.
• P
  Prefix, defined by the EAN (European Article Numbering) It identifies the country of the company which creates the number.
• F
  CNUF national supplier code for France (Code National Unifié Fournisseur).

Sequence number counter:

• N
  Sequential number This number must be unique for a ship-from supplier over a period of one year. If the codification capacity allows it, this number can start with the internal product interface code (French CIF - Code Interface Produit).
• C
  Control key calculated automatically using the 17 previous numbers, according to the standard EAN algorithm