difference between opi and oci

[Former Member]

hi friends

what is the difference between OPI and OCI in configuration

i was aware that oci is used for product catalog and opi is used for supplier catalog with sourcing and bid invitation and SUS supplier directory.we need to maintain bp for opi, but we are defining at one place def external webservices only

What else is required

Thanks a lot

Regards

VinayKrishna

[Former Member]

hi disha

thanks a lot for ur immediate response

thanks once again

regards

vinaykrishna

[Former Member]

Hi,

(Simple explaination frm an SDN thread)

Open Catalog Interface (OCI) describes the data exchange between the Enterprise Buyer and external catalog applications. It enables the transmission of selected goods and services from an external catalog to the Enterprise Buyer.

Open Partner Interface (OPI) allows you to search for possible Business Partners in external vendor catalogs. It is possible to transfer matching vendors as business partners to the BEP system and use them for procurement or bidding processes.

BR,

Disha.

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