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Publication Date Time

Attribute Name: publicationDateTime
Data Type: DateTime
Max Length: 26
Repeatable: No
Code List: No
AVP: No
TPD: Yes
Applies to: All Levels
NPC Xpress Attribute: Data Publication Date
NPC Xpress Rail Attribute: Publication Date
Last Modified: 09/09/2026
Description:

The date when all data associated with the trade item becomes available for viewing and synchronisation.

Example:

2019-12-01T00:00:00

Useful Tips:

  • If the publication date time is set in the future and the item is published to a Recipient, the item is sent to the Recipient straight away (the publication date time is purely informational in nature).

  • This field is supported by the National Product Catalogue as a Trading Partner Dependent (TPD). For more information on TPD attributes, please contact your NPC Customer Support Advisor.

​Foodstuffs

  • The Publication Date Time must be a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the start availability.