Enter Supplier Message Data

Explanation

Use this activity to define settings for IFS EDI (electronic data interface) and MHS (message handling system) supplier messages. This mandatory task is to be performed by a system administrator or an equivalent personnel when using EDI and/or MHS messages.

A supplier message has four settings:

• Message Class: A message class is the internal name of the type of message. For example, this can be an order response message (ORDRSP).
• Media Code: The media code defines how the message should be processed, i.e., using an EDI converter or using the internal message handling system (MHS).
• Address: The address tells where the message should be sent. When using the internal message handling system, this can be an Internet e-mail address.
• Method Default: This setting gives you the possibility to have a message class that uses varying media for sending or receiving messages.

The message setup information is required when:

• The supplier uses EDI protocols.
• The supplier is an internal supplier and used in the multi-site functionality.

Prerequisites

• Prior to using this window, define message classes and media codes in Foundation1. This is done in Setup Connectivity/Message Class window, and the Setup Connectivity/Message Media window.
• To be able to enter a supplier message for a supplier, you must first have entered the identity of the supplier.

System Effects

Settings for EDI and MHS supplier messages are defined.

Window

Supplier

Related Window Descriptions

Supplier
Supplier/Message Setup

Procedure

1. Open the Supplier window.
2. Query or populate for the required supplier record.
3. Click the Message Setup tab.
4. Create a new record.
5. Select the message class, media code, and receiver address from the List of Values.
6. To define the message class as the method default, select the Method Default check box.
7. To copy general information about this supplier to a new supplier, right-click the tab header and then click Copy Supplier.
8. Optionally you can enter the message sequence number for each message class.
9. Save the changes.