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Generating EDI file using XI

Former Member
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Hi,

I need to generate EDI file using XI.The target file should be of X12 format. (Source side is flat file, no problems with that)

But the client does not have bic mapping designer to generate the .sda mapping file, which we normally do when we have Seeburger scenarios.

And it also will be difficult to convince the client to buy this new software.

If XI is not able to create the EDI file (Message type- advanced shipping notification (ASN)), they will shun XI and will rely on web methods.

I have heard that RNIF adapter can be used to generate EDI files. Is it true?

Kindly tell me all the possibilities.

Thanks,

John

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stefan_grube
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CBS consulting offers a module for transform XML to X12 for free an part of their open PI initiative:

http://www.cbs-consulting.com/EN/Services/ProcessesApplications/SAP__TechnologyConsulting/OpenPI/Ope...

Maby this might be interesting for your client.

http://opi2.sourceforge.net/#edixmodule

Edited by: Stefan Grube on Jan 13, 2011 10:14 AM

Former Member
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Hi Stefan,

Where can I find the content of their module file? Also for performing a POC, I need to add their module in my communication channel. I plan to use their module 'Open PI Conversion Module for EDIFACT ' Kindly confirm whether this is the right choice in your link.

I can add the module in my communication channel tab. But in which path should the XI administrator add the module file?

Has there been many cases where clients have used this solution.

Thanks,

John

stefan_grube
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I think you need OpenPI_EDIX_Module

http://sourceforge.net/projects/opi2/

This seems to work with x12 conversion.

The link provides only the source, you have to compile and deploy it by your own.

Here is a link for documentation:

http://ignum2.dl.sourceforge.net/project/opi2/Documentation%20%28all%20releases%29/EDIX%20Conversion...

I have no idea, if this really works or is used by any customer, you should ask CBS for this information.

Former Member
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I too agree with the stefan...

if only one interface or similar interface for differnt partners you can look for java module development..search in SDN there is one on this for EDI...

if you want to implement EDI in full fledge need to rely on third party adapters (one additional cost for PI..compared to other middlewares like webmethods.which by default provides the option for handling edi..)

HTH

Rajesh

stefan_grube
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> If XI is not able to create the EDI file (Message type- advanced shipping notification (ASN)), they will shun XI and will rely on web methods.

If it is just one document format, then you will be able to create the file with a Java mapping with some effort, but when the customer wants to work with different EDI file format, the own development would be more expensive compared to buying Seeburger.

RNIF works with XML files for Rosettanet, this will not help for creating plain text files of X12 standard.