XML Element Translation

XML Element Translation allows the configuration of translation tables to cross reference external values (sent within the XML Documents) with Internal Values (values held within the Business Application System). 

When configuring an XML Trading Partner Event it is a normal requirement to translate coded values . The common uses for XML Element Translations is for Currency Codes, Tax Codes  & Partner Identification Codes.

For example; Trading Partner 1 may ask you to refer to the currency code for "Euro's" as "EUR" whereas Trading Partner 2 has asked you to refer to Euro's as "EU" but within your own Business Application you refer to Euro's as "EURO". This example would be configured as: 

Trading Partner 1 XML Event - Element Translation   

Trading Partner 2 XML Event - Element Translation   

The ECS/XML Processor will automatically exchange the values configured for the XML Event. XML Element Translation is supported for both Inbound and Outbound Events. 

To configure an XML Element Translation, perform the following:

• From the main "ECS/integrated email" panel click on the drop down menu "e-commerce", select "XML" then select "XML Event Maintenance" .
• The "XML Event Maintenance" window will now be displayed, listing any previously defined XML Events.
• "Edit" the required XML Event and click on the "Element Translation" Command button. 
• The following window should be displayed: 

       

• Click the "Add" command button to add a new Translation definition.

• The "Element Translation" maintenance window will now be displayed ready to add the details of the new XML Element Translation, the example shows the requirements of sample Trading Partner 1.

• The Element Id must refer only to the lowest level element within the XML document tree structure that refers to the value that must be translated. For example, the "Currency" element may be imbedded within several element groups, you only need to refer to the lowest level, which is "Currency": 

          <Order>

            <Header> 

                <Date>20001231</Date>

                <OrderNumber>123</OrderNumber>

                <Currency>EUR</Currency>

            </Header>

        </Order>

        The Element Id cannot contain spaces.  

• The Internal Value refers to the Value as used Internally within the Business Application System. 

• The External Value refers to the Value sent to the Trading Partner within the XML Document. 

• Click OK to add the XML Translation or Cancel to return to the XML Element Translation list without updating  the record. 

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