Using networks

Use networks to specify the directory that ERP EDI uses to store and retrieve messages (ASCII files). Because data for multicompany business partners does not need to be translated into actual EDI messages, internal EDI data should be separated from external EDI data.

In most cases, you will need at least two networks. One network can represent the directory for internal (multicompany) EDI. The other network can represent the directory where you will exchange files with your translation/communication software. This software handles the transmission of messages to external business partners.

Networks are used to:

• Define combinations of EDI messages and business partners.
• Define connection schedules.
• Record business partner identifications by network.
• Identify the networks with which your company will communicate.