Update BP Record
Description
This method updates a record in Unifier.
Support
This service is available at both company-level and project/shell-level BPs of type non-workflow Line Item type and can only update information on upper form. Line items will be ignored. Additionally, the service is also available at project/shell level for Cost (Non-Payment type), Simple, Text type, and Document Type (Basic and Advanced) business process. In these cases, too, the service can only update information on upper form. Line items will be ignored.
Installation
ASP and Self host
Level | Yes or No |
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Company Level | Yes |
Project/Shell Level | Yes |
Prototype
public XMLObject updateBPRecord(String shortname, String authcode, String projectNumber, String BPName, String BPXML);
Parameters
Parameter | Description |
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shortname | identifier of the company, company's short name |
Authcode | authentication key for the company, in text string |
projectNumber | Identifier of the project/shell. |
BPName | Identifier of the BP |
BPXML | Content of the BP that needs to be updated |
BPXML Elements
The BPXML Elements are based on BP design. To use this method, the user must first use getBPRecord service. getBPRecord service will provide user with valid XML elements that are part of BP design.
If you want to update record for a BP at company level, do not pass projectnumber parameter.
If you send invalid projectnumber, you will get an error.
<record_no> tag as part of <_bp> element is required while send updateBPRecord message.
This service can be used for Projects/Shells of cost code type CBS and Generic.
Return Value
See Appendix A: Return Values.
Sample Method
updateBPRecord("acme", "acme_authcode", "Proj-0001", "Blanket PO", "<XML Content>")
Related Topics
Update BP Record (Additional Information)
Last Published Tuesday, July 1, 2025