Use Business Connect XML to process inbound punch-out requests from procurement marketplace software, such as the Ariba Supplier Network. When a user requests a product on the source's web site, the site requests to access, or "punch-in," to your web site to view your catalog. Using a punch-out system allows your buyers to access your most current catalog and pricing information at any time of day.
When the Eclipse system receives a punch-out setup request, it does the following:
Translates the XML document according to the settings in the websession transaction map for the trading partner. For Ariba punchout transactions, ensure the XML documents contain a document type.
Sends a URL and websession login ID using the websession response transaction map for the trading partner.
Archives the XML document in Remote Archive Maintenance.
As a customer shops and places orders for items from your catalog, the source site routes XML order requests through to the Eclipse system for order fulfillment. For information about how to process inbound order requests, see Reviewing XML Orders From Your Customers.
See Also:
Reviewing XML Orders From Your Customers