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Prerequisites

   Create the inbound directory and update the INIT.ORA file. See: Defining Data File Directories.

   Define the ECE: Inbound file path profile option. See: EDI Gateway Profile Options.

   Define trading partner relationships and enable EDI transactions for the trading partner. See: Define Trading Partner Data.

   Define code conversions. See: Defining Code Conversion Categories, Assigning Categories, and Defining Code Conversion Values.

   Customize data file layout, if necessary. See: Changing the Data File.

   To run the EDI PO inbound program:

1. Navigate to the Import Programs window.

2. Select Request to submit an individual request.

3. Select the EDI PO Inbound request.

4. Enter the inbound data file name or accept the default.

5. Open the parameters window.

6. In the Execute Open Interface field,

• enter Y to initiate the OrderImport program using the default parameter values. The default source is EDI.

• enter N to initiate OrderImport and enter the parameters Source and Number of Instances.

7. When finished, choose OK in the Parameters window.

8. Enter schedule options to schedule the request.

9. Enter completion options.

10. Choose Submit and make a note of the Request ID returned.

See Also

Submitting a Request

Viewing the Status of Concurrent Programs

Inbound Purchase Order Data File Organization

Inbound Purchase Order Data File Definition