ST control number validation

This section describes new control number validation options for inbound compliance maps.

Check for ST control number sequence [EDI 4.2]

The -as switch ensures that each ST Transaction Control Number within a GS to GE group is greater than the previous ST Transaction Control Number.

Applies to

Inbound maps.

ECRTP version

4.2

Command line syntax

The syntax for this switch is:

-as

Validating ST control numbers in Windows

Open the Run Inbound Map window.
Click the Option 2 tab.
In the Transaction Control Number Check group, select Increasing Control Numbers.

Check for unique ST control numbers [EDI 4.2]

The -cu switch checks for unique control numbers within a transaction. ST Transaction Control Numbers can now occur in any sequence, as long as they are unique.

If duplicate control numbers are found, a 6054 error is written to the log.

Applies to

Inbound maps.

ECRTP version

4.2

Command line syntax

The syntax for this switch is:

-cu

Validating control numbers in Windows

Open the Run Inbound Map window.
Click the Option 2 tab.
In the Transaction Control Number Check group, select Unique Control Numbers.