Linking segments with a trading partner

The Trading Partner option allows you to specify that a segment (and its associated mapping, rules, etc.) should be mapped only for a particular trading partner.

This feature allows you to use the same map for multiple trading partners. When the main body of mapping is the same, you can tailor the mapping of specific segments to each trading partner

StepsMaking a segment trading-partner-specific

  1. Do one of the following:

    The Select Segment Trading Partner window displays.

  2. Select the Trading Partner Type from the drop-down list:

    For Trading Partner Name, the default is ALL (the All Trade Partner). If you select the up arrow, the Trading Partners window displays.

  3. For the Trade Partner Name, do one of the following:

  4. Select OK to return to the Mapping window.

    To view the linkage that you have created, you must choose Segment Detail from the View menu.