Invoke Headers and Packaging Page

Configure the AS2 message for the outbound operation. You can specify message security details such as encryption, signing, and compression.

Element Description

What is the subject for outbound AS2 messages?

Provide the subject of the message that is sent to the trading partner.

You can override this value during runtime by specifying a value in the mapper.

What is the content type of the payload?

Select the payload content type (for example, application/edi-x12) to use from the list. To specify a content type that is not available in the list, select Other Media Type. This selection activates the Other Media Type field for you to enter the value.

You can override this value during runtime by specifying a value in the mapper.

Encrypt Outbound Message

Select the checkbox, then select an algorithm from the Encryption Algorithm list to use to encrypt the message. The trading partner that receives the message must support the encryption algorithm you select.

Note: The trading partner's public certificate is required. Ensure that the key is configured on the Connections page.

Sign Outbound Message

Select the checkbox, then select an algorithm from the Signing Algorithm list to use to sign the message. The trading partner that receives the message must support the signing algorithm you select.

Note: A private key is required. Ensure that the key is configured on the Connections page.

Compress Outbound Message

  • Digitally Sign first, then Compress: Sign the outbound message before compressing it.
  • Compress first, then Digitally Sign: Compress the outbound message before signing it.

The order you select is based on what the trading partner that receives the message can support.