Order of repeated segments

Question

Is the order of repeated segments in EDI important. For example, if the implementation guide suggests DTP segment with Date/Time Qualifier 401 to be followed by DTP segment with Qualifier 404, is it required for these segments to be in that order? Or is it right to have them in reverse order?

Answer 1

The order shouldn't matter, unless the trading partner is expecting a certain order (They shouldn't, but I have seen it where the trading partner will be looking for the first segment instead of looking for the qualifier.)

Answer 2

The DTP segments can be in any order.