Adding Services in a File Request Type

Procedure

To define a service in a file request type:

  1. Ensure that the Services section is expanded when you are defining, editing, or copying a file request type. The Services section contains the following fields:
    Field Name Field Description Mandatory (Yes or No)
    Sequence Used to specify the sequence of service invocation and execution. Yes
    Service Type Used to indicate the type of service. The valid values are:

    • Business Object

    • Business Service

    • Service Script

    		 Yes
    Service Name Used to specify the name of the service to be triggered and executed for each processing record.
    Note: The Search (The Search Icon) icon appears corresponding to the Service Name field. On clicking the search icon, the Schema Search window appears.
    		 Yes
    FK Reference Used to specify the foreign key reference code from where the added or updated details can be viewed.
    Note: The Search (The Search Icon) icon appears corresponding to the FK Reference Code field. On clicking the search icon, the Foreign Key Search window appears.
    		 No
    Pre-Processing Algorithm Used to specify the algorithm required for pre-processing tasks before running the service.
    Note: The Search (The Search Icon) icon appears corresponding to the Pre-Processing Algorithm field. On clicking the search icon, the Algorithm Search window appears.
    		 No
    Post Processing Algorithm Used to specify the algorithm to be executed after a record has been successfully processed.
    Note: The Search (The Search Icon) icon appears corresponding to the Pre-Processing Algorithm field. On clicking the search icon, the Algorithm Search window appears.
    		 No
    Operation Used to indicate the operation to be performed for the individual service (Business Object). The valid values are:

    • Add

    • Delete

    • Read

    • Replace

    • Update

    		 No
    Dependent Service Name Used to specify the payload hierarchical relationship and manage dependent services, indicating a parent-child association. No
    Defer Completion Used to indicate a flag that delays the final status update for a successfully processed request until the life-cycle of the corresponding Business Object is complete.
    Note: An API is provided to update the final status of the respective request.
    		 No
  2. Enter the required details in the Services section.
  3. One or more services can be configured. A service can be a child of other service. A service with no inter-dependency can also be configured. If you want to define more than one service for the file request type, click the Add (The Add Icon) icon and then repeat Step 2.
    Note: However, if you want to remove a service from the file request type, click the Delete (The Delete Icon) icon corresponding to the service.
  4. Click Save.
    The service is added in the File Request Type.

Related Topics

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How to define a file request type Defining a File Request Type
How to edit a file request type Editing a File Request Type
How to copy a file request type Copying a File Request Type