FAQs: Upgrade from legacy EDI to B2B Manager

Gogula R Bhavana

Updated January 02, 2025 07:39

FAQ: Can I run the old EDI flow without any changes?

Yes, you can run the old EDI flow without any changes. It will work just as it did before without requiring any modifications.
FAQ: Will there be any new functionality that won’t support old EDI flows without any changes?

Yes, the following B2B Manager features are not supported unless you make changes to the old EDI flows:
- Automatic Functional acknowledgement (FA)
- EDI Activity Dashboard
- You can’t edit a flow until the EDI profile is attached.
FAQ: What are the prerequisites to edit a flow?

To edit the flow, attach an EDI profile. The system will not validate the profile if the file definition rules (FDR) version is V1.
FAQ: Will legacy EDI and B2B Manager co-exist?

B2B Manager is an upgraded version of legacy EDI, not a separate product. All legacy EDI features will work seamlessly with the B2B Manager subscription.
FAQ: What changes are needed to the file definition rules (FDR) to support auto-functional acknowledgment and the EDI Activity dashboard?

To support the legacy EDI files to generate auto-functional acknowledgment and sync data to the EDI Activity dashboard:
- In the file definition rules (FDR),
  - update the version to: "version": "2",
  - update the format to: "format": "delimited/x12"
- Ensure the following changes:
  - Update the ISA Control Number.
  - Add the 997 functional acknowledgment flow with the appropriate document type.
FAQ: Will legacy file definition rules (FDR) be available for selection in B2B Manager?

Yes, legacy file definition rules (FDR) will be available for new flows. However, it won’t be available for existing EDI flows as this setting is disabled. The selection of the FDR dropdown will not be available in the edit mode.
FAQ: Are there any additional considerations for cloning or importing old EDI flows?

No, there are no additional considerations beyond the points already mentioned.
FAQ: Will the Celigo platform make any changes to the old EDI flow when upgraded to the B2B Manager subscription?

No, the system will not modify the existing flows during the upgrade to a B2B Manager subscription.
FAQ: What happens to the file definition rule, mapping, scripts, handlebar expressions, or other resources used in the old EDI flows?

No changes will be made. All current artifacts will continue to work as they do now.
FAQ: Can I continue using the old EDI AS2, FTP, or TP connections?

Yes, you can continue using the old connections without any changes in B2B Manager, as long as the flow or connection in B2B Manager is not modified.