Configuring B2B Hosts and TPs in ePM

Before you can use a TP, you must configure its associated parameters specifically for eXchange, ASC X12 PM, and your B2B operation.

Tabs on ePM Canvas

You can set certain parameters under the following tabs in ePM that are used by the ASC X12 PM Projects at runtime

• B2B Host Configuration

• Trading Partner Configuration

These tabs offer you the following sets of properties in the Host Explorer tree (left column):

• Business Protocols

• Delivery Protocols

• Transports

• Transaction Profiles

• Contacts

• Schedules

Configuration parameters for your ASC X12 PM Projects are located under the Business Protocols, Delivery Protocols, and Transports categories of properties. See Categories of Configurable Properties for a description of these categories.

Parameter Types

Each set of ePM parameters contains the following parameter types:

• General eXchange parameters common to all PMs, for example, Transports

• ASC X12 PM-specific parameters present only for this PM