Enter Message Data on Supplier

Explanation

The tab Message Setup is used for setting up data for the message function that can be used by EDI or the order management function. The present available messages are:

• the purchase order message (ORDERS)
• the supplier schedule, plan (DELINS)
• the supplier schedule, call-off (CALLOFF)

Prerequisites

• All necessary data must have been set up in IFS/Connectivity by the system administrator.

System Effects

Once the message is entered, the supplier schedule can be sent via EDI.

Window

Supplier

Related Window Descriptions

Supplier, Supplier/Message Setup

Procedure

1. Click on New and place the cursor in the Message Class column. Indicate the message you are connecting to the supplier by either entering it manually or using the List of Values.
2. Continue to the Media Code column and enter what media to be use as the communication method; either enter it manually or use the List of Values.
3. Enter an appropriate address in the next column, e.g., an address to identify the database or other technical address, depending on the communication method used.
4. If the entered data will be used as default when transferring this message, the check box in column Method Default must be selected.
5. Save the entered data.