Create a Schema from an Imported SEF File

You can create a schema by importing a Standard Exchange Format (SEF) file. A SEF file exchanges EDI implementation guidelines in a machine-readable form.

You can create a schema from an imported SEF file in a standalone environment only. This feature is not supported in projects.
  1. To create a schema from an imported SEF file in a standalone environment:
    1. In the navigation pane, click B2B, then Schemas.
    2. On the Schemas page, click Create.
    3. Click Actions Actions icon, then select Import SEF.
  2. Enter the following details.
    Element Description
    Select SEF File Select the SEF file you want to import.
    Name Enter a name for the schema you want to create.
    Identifier This field is automatically populated with the document name. You can manually change this value.
    Description Enter an optional description of the customization details for this document.
    Document Standard Select the document standard.
    • EDIFACT
    • X12
    EDI X12 is automatically selected for use.
    Document Version Select the document version.
    Document Type Select the document type.


  3. Click Import.
    An information message is displayed indicating that the SEF file has been imported successfully. The B2B schema is then created based on the SEF file.