The partner definition contains the basic information about
the trading partner that the system needs before you define the rest
of the partner profile.
Before setting up a new partner definition, you must have
the following information:
- The communication profile name you use to communicate with this
partner
- The EDI code for this partner
- The application code used to identify this partner in the import
file
This application code is needed only if the transactions are
processed using the file Import facility.
To create a partner definition, complete the following
steps:
- Select Tools > Partner Editor.
The system displays the Partner Editor Dialog Box.
- Click New.
The
system displays the Partner Definition (New/Edit) Dialog Box.
- In the Profile ID box, type a unique alphanumeric Profile
ID for this partner.
Note: Do not use special characters.
- In the Name box, type the partner name.
- In the EDI Code box, type the EDI identifier for this partner.
Note: The system uses this identifier during inbound processing
to select the correct partner.
- If necessary, in the Application Code box, type an application
code to identify this partner.
Note: The system uses this
identifier during outbound import processing, to select the correct
partner.
- Select the appropriate mailbox from the Default Mailbox
list or click New Mailbox to create a new mailbox.
Note: See the IBM® Sterling Gentran:Server® for Microsoft Windows Communications
User Guide for more information about creating mailboxes.
- After you enter all the partner definition information,
click Save.
- Click Exit to return to the Partner
Editor dialog box.
Notes: To
complete the partner profile, you need to define an inbound or outbound
relationship or both:
- If you are receiving and processing information from this trading
partner, you need to define an appropriate inbound relationship established.
- If you are sending information to this trading partner, you need
to define an outbound relationship.