Reviewing the list of message format rules

The Message Formats page includes a list of the defined message format rules.

To review the list of message format rules:

  1. Select Transformation Services > Configuration > Message Formats.
  2. Review this information:
    Message Starts With
    The field defines the starting qualifier of the message. This is a segment, a record, or a tag and depends on the message standard. For example, an UN-EDIFACT or an ODETTE message starts with UNB; an ASC X12 message starts with ISA; a BOD message starts with <?X; and a VDA message starts with 511, 551, 711, etc.
    Message Standard
    The message standard defines the format or structure of the message. Examples are ASC X12, UN-EDIFACT, XML, or BOD.
    Message Type
    The message type defines the content of the message. Examples are VDA 4905, VDA 4915, ASC X12 830 Planning Schedule with Release Capability, or ASC X12 862 Shipping Schedule.
    Effective from Date
    This field defines the start date of the valid period for the configuration.
    When editing, click the Calendar button to select the start date from a calendar.
    Effective to Date
    This field defines the end date of the valid period for the configuration.
    When editing, click the Calendar button to select the end date from a calendar.
    Last Update User
    The field shows the user who performed the last update.
    Last Update Date
    The field shows the date of the last update.