The Configuration Module
The Configuration Module in Ariba Supplier OnRamp stores all of the configuration data related to the supplier specific implementation. The Configuration Module also provides tools to create stages of the punchout process. You access the Configuration Module from the Integration Server Administrator, selecting Ariba On Ramp > Config. The Ariba Supplier OnRamp Configuration screen appears.
From the Configuration screen you specify how to process cXML messages:
For processing without
Trading Networks, you use
Ariba Supplier OnRamp Config to specify the name of the message handler services that will be processing the cXML messages received from Ariba Buyer. The Document Receiver uses this part of the module to find and invoke the appropriate handlers when it receives a cXML message.
For processing with
Trading Networks, you use
Ariba Supplier OnRamp Config to create cXML routing rules and services to process cXML messages.
With the Configuration Module you can also:
Define PunchOutOrderMessage mapping services to convert buyer selections from a shopping cart system to a PunchOutOrderMessage,
Format the PunchOutOrderMessage in a way that can be understood by the shopping cart system.
Store configuration data related to logging, event services, and cXML message parameters.