MT380: (3) Field 23G: Function of the Message

FORMAT

Option G 4!c[/4!c] (Function)(Sub-function)

PRESENCE

Mandatory in mandatory sequence A

DEFINITION

This field identifies the function of the message.

CODES

Function must contain one of the following codes :

NEWM

This is a new order to buy or sell.

CODES

Sub-function, when present, must contain one of the following codes :

CODU

This message is being sent as a copy, for information purposes and the message is a duplicate of a message previously sent.

COPY

The message is being sent as a copy, for information purposes.

DUPL

The message is for information/confirmation purposes. It is a duplicate of a message previously sent.