New Article Listing
BGM function 9 introduces new products to the buyer's range
EDIFACT Price Catalogue Message
Price Catalogue PRICAT
The electronic price catalogue — enabling suppliers to broadcast product listings, pricing schedules, promotional prices, and article master data to their retail and wholesale trading partners.
Key Segments & Structure
| Segment | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UNH | Message header | M |
| BGM | Catalogue number & type code | M |
| DTM | Validity start/end, catalogue date | M |
| NAD | Supplier, buyer, ship-to | M |
| CUX | Catalogue currency | C |
| LIN | Product line (GTIN, article number) | M |
| PRI | Price type, amount, basis qty | M |
| RNG | Price brackets / quantity ranges | C |
| UNT | Message trailer | M |
M
Mandatory segment
C
Conditional segment
Message Overview
What is a PRICAT message?
The PRICAT (Price/Sales Catalogue) message is used by suppliers to share their product and pricing master data with buyers. It is typically the first EDI message in a new trading relationship, sent before any orders can be placed, and it is reissued whenever products, prices, or promotional conditions change.
A PRICAT can contain new article listings, price updates, promotional pricing windows, product discontinuations, and packaging specifications. Buyers load PRICAT data into their ERP or buying system to validate incoming orders and ensure invoice prices match agreed contract prices.
Catalogue Management Workflow
PRICAT Functions
Price Update
BGM function 4 updates prices for existing articles
Promotional Pricing
DTM validity windows define time-limited promotional price brackets
Article Deletion
BGM function 3 marks products as discontinued or delisted
Common Applications
Use Cases
New Supplier Onboarding
Initial catalogue sent before first season or trading period begins
Seasonal Price Changes
Annual or bi-annual cost price increases sent with future validity dates
Promotional Calendars
FMCG suppliers send TPR (temporary price reduction) windows aligned to retailer promotions
GS1 Data Pool Sync
PRICAT supplements GS1 Registry/1WorldSync data with customer-specific pricing
PRICAT Message FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between PRICAT and GS1 Global Data Synchronisation?
GS1 GDSN (via data pools like 1WorldSync or Salsify) is a global registry for public product master data — dimensions, weight, descriptions, and images. PRICAT is a bilateral EDI message for customer-specific pricing and commercial terms, shared directly between a supplier and a specific buyer. They complement each other.
Can PRICAT include multiple currencies?
Yes. The CUX segment defines the catalogue currency at header level, and individual price lines can reference different currencies for multi-country catalogues. Buyers' ERP systems apply the relevant exchange rate for their local currency.
How are promotional prices handled in PRICAT?
Promotional prices use PRI with qualifier AAE (promotional price) combined with DTM 194/206 segments to define validity start and end dates. Some implementations use SCC (scheduling conditions) to link the promotional price to specific order windows.
Odoo EDI Catalogue Automation
