Using Message Manager

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The following topics are described here:

  • The MessageManager system, which is defined in the msg_mgr.msd system definition file
  • Inbound and outbound data flows
  • Subsystems in msg_mgr.msd

As installed, the MessageManager system is a set of source maps. The system retrieves or sends data, then validates, audits, and routes it for further action. After adding your application map(s) according to your e-commerce configuration, you compile the maps and transfer them to their Trading Manager server locations before starting the Launcher. After you start the Launcher, event triggers execute the compiled maps and process your data.

The MessageManager system implements the logical functionality and
EDI-specific features of the Trading Manager. It also provides a general framework for any data you choose to support in the system. The MessageManager system includes six major subsystems: Archive, EDIFACT, StampAndSort, TRADACOMS, Update, and X12. Each major subsystem contains maps or other subsystems.

In the top level view of the MessageManager system, the StampAndSort and Update subsystems provide a general data-handling framework. The X12 subsystem is specific to ANSI X12 EDI functionality.

To fully deploy the Message Manager, you must add:

  • Application maps
  • Implementation-specific configuration settings
  • Trading partner information supplied through the Partner Manager
  • Actual data activity (that is, events on the Launcher)