X12 GS Group, inbound

An incoming envelope that contains a group header and trailer that surrounds a group of transaction sets of the same type.

Overview

X12 GS Group, inbound is an incoming envelope that contains a group header and trailer that surrounds a group of transaction sets of the same type. An inbound envelope is, alternatively, referred to as "From EDI" envelope.

Key identifiers

When you edit an envelope configuration, the values for some of the key identifier fields, such as the Sender ID and Receiver ID fields, cannot be edited. Editing the fields might impact the associated routing rules. However, to edit the fields, you can contact IBM Support. For more information about which Key identifiers remain noneditable, see Noneditable fields.

(GS02) Sender ID: Coded identifier of Sterling B2B Integrator used by the sender. The valid value is 15 standard characters. Can be used as a wildcard.

(GS03) Receiver ID: Coded identifier of the Sterling B2B Integrator used by the receiver. The valid value is 15 standard characters.

(GS01) Functional ID code: Coded identifier of the functional ID as used in the interchange. The valid value is two standard characters. Can be used as a wildcard.

(GS07) Responsible agency code: The agency responsible for relaying the message group on the sending side. The valid value is alphanumeric code with two standard characters. Can be used as a wildcard.

(GS08) Group version release ID code: Version, release, and coded identifier of the industry for this interchange. The valid value is 12 standard characters. Can be used as a wildcard.

Envelope options

Use global control number

Select Yes from the drop down for envelope to use global control numbers.
Select Yes and Generate to generate the name of the global control number based on the data. The Yes and Generate option uses the data to dictate which global control number to use. If you select this option, you must add a global control number and deploy it to the production environment. Only then you will be able to search for and select it in the field.
Select No to use local control numbers. In this case, the Start value of local control number field populates. Input an integer value in this field.

Perform duplicate control number checking: Select this checkbox to check for duplicates.

Retain envelope: Select this checkbox to retain enclosing envelopes.

Accept non-compliant groups: Select this checkbox to accept noncompliant groups.

Generate an acknowledgment: Select this checkbox to generate acknowledgment. When you select this checkbox, you get an acknowledgment settings screen. On the screen, you can set the format, lookup alias, and detail level for the acknowledgment. You also get an option to send the acknowledgment immediately.

Hold locks until commit: Holding a lock until commit does not allow for any gaps in control numbers. However, selecting this checkbox slows down performance. Enable it only when you cannot have gaps in control numbers.