SAE J1939/71 standard is the "Vehicle Application Layer" of the J1939 protocol family, defining the specific Suspect Parameter Numbers (SPNs) Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs)
: Groups multiple SPNs into a single message for transmission (e.g., "Engine Temperature" PGN includes coolant, fuel, and oil temperatures). Recent Developments & Version History J1939/71_201404 : Vehicle Application Layer sae j193971 pdf hot
Working from an old PDF means your diagnostic tool might show "SPN 523683 - Unknown," while the latest "hot" standard defines it as "Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Level." SAE J1939/71 standard is the "Vehicle Application Layer"