Sterling B2B Integrator - Configure Offer Manager

A bank can create one or more offers. An offer enables grouping a set of order types and file formats to a list of partners.

An offer provides an easy way for a bank to set up a contract with a partner. It groups together a set of order types with the associated order formats and the signatures. An offer is valid for use with a set of order types. Each partner is allocated a set of order types. UseSterling B2B Integratorto create offers.

Use the Offer Manager inSterling B2B Integratorto create offers.

To create an offer, complete the following steps:

1. Log in toSterling B2B Integrator.
2. From theAdministrationmenu, select EBICS> Subscription Manager> Offer Manager> Offer Configuration.
3. In the Offer Configuration page, clickGonext to Create New Offer.
4. In the Offer Configuration page, enter the values for the fields listed in the following table and clickNext. FieldDescriptionBank ID (Host ID)Required. Select a bank ID from the drop-down list.Offer NameRequired. Specify a name for the offer.
5. In the Associate/Disassociate Order Types page, the bank assigns the order types and file formats to the partners of the offer. The bank assigns the order types either in full or as a subset.
   1. Optionally, you can filter the list of Available Order Types. Type a part of the order type in theFilter Data By Namefield and click the filter icon for a filtered list.
   2. Use the arrows to add Available Order Types to the Selected Order Types list. This assigns the order types to the newly created offer. Click the first double arrow to add all the available order types to the Selected Order Types list.
   3. Enter the values for the fields listed in the following table and clickNext. FieldDescriptionAuthorization LevelOptional. Select the signature authorization of the user who acted as the signatory. Valid values are:
      • [T] Transport Signature – Use to submit the order data
      • [E] Single Signature – Use to authorize the order data
      • [ES] Electronic Signature
      Note:This field is not applicable to INI, HIA, and download order types with protocol version set to H003 or H004.

      To view this option, specify the authorization level in theebics_server.propertiesfile by setting the value of the SigClassesAllowedForEbOfferparameter to T,E,ES, which indicates that the EBICS Banking Server supports T, E, and ES signatures.

      The ES option indicates that the offer supports E, A, and B authorization levels.

      In Transport signature, the role of the user is submitter. In single signature, the role of the user can be either submitter or signatory.

      No. of Sign Reqd.

      Min and Max

      Optional. Specify the minimum and maximum number of personal signatures required to authorize the order. If you do not provide a value for these fields, the default value, 0, is used.Post BPOptional. Select the business process to be invoked at the EBICS Banking Server after the selected order type is completed.VEU enabledIndicates whether Distributed Electronic Signature (VEU) is enabled. Valid values are:
      • Enabled - Enables VEU
      • Disabled - Disables VEU
      Replace Default AttributesValid values are:
      • Replace Currently Added Order Types - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to the order types that have just been added from this user interface. This does not include the order types that are retrieved from the database, and the order types that were added earlier. This is the default value.
      • Replace Newly Added (unsaved) Order Types - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to the order types that have been added but are not yet saved. This does not include the order types that are retrieved from the database.
      • Replace ALL - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to all the order types in the Selected Order Types list.
6. The Order Type List page lists the order types assigned to the offer. You can edit the settings of the order type assigned to the offer by clickingeditnext to the order type. You can also add or remove order types by clicking addor deleterespectively.
7. In the Order Type List page, clickNext.
8. In the Confirm page, clickShow Allnext to List of Order Typesto view the list of order types assigned to the offer. Verify the offer configuration settings, and click Finish.

You can search for an offer from under theAdministrationmenu.

To search for an offer, complete the following steps:

1. Log in toSterling B2B Integrator.
2. From theAdministrationmenu, select EBICS> Subscription Manager> Offer Manager> Offer Configuration.
3. In the Offer Configuration page, perform one of the following actions, and clickGo.
   • Under Search in theBank ID (Host ID)field, enter either a part of the bank ID or the entire bank ID you are searching for.
   • Under Search in theOffer Namefield, enter either a part of the offer name or the entire offer name you are searching for.
   • From theList Alphabeticallydrop-down list, select ALLor the letter with which the ID of the bank you are searching for begins. Selecting ALL lists all the bank IDs.

Use the Offer Manager inSterling B2B Integratorto edit offers.

To edit an offer:

1. Log in toSterling B2B Integrator.
2. From theAdministrationmenu, select EBICS> Subscription Manager> Offer Manager> Offer Configuration.
3. In the Offer Configuration page, using eitherSearchor List, locate and select the offer you want to edit, and click Go.
4. Clickeditnext to the offer you want to edit.
5. Review the information in the Offer Configuration page and clickNext.
6. In the Associate/Disassociate Order Types page, the bank assigns the order types and file formats to the partners of the offer. The bank assigns the order types either in full or as a subset.
   1. Optionally, you can filter the list of Available Order Types. Type a part of the order type in theFilter Data By Namefield and click the filter icon for a filtered list.
   2. Use the arrows to add Available Order Types to the Selected Order Types list. This assigns the order types to the newly created offer. Click the first double arrow to add all the available order types to the Selected Order Types list.
   3. Enter the values for the fields listed in the following table and clickNext. FieldDescriptionAuthorization LevelOptional. Select the signature authorization of the user who acted as the signatory. Valid values are:
      • [T] Transport Signature – Use to submit the order data
      • [E] Single Signature – Use to authorize the order data
      • [ES] Electronic Signature
      Note:This field is not applicable to INI, HIA, and download order types with protocol version set to H003 or H004.

      To view this option, specify the authorization level in theebics_server.propertiesfile by setting the value of the SigClassesAllowedForEbOfferparameter to T,E,ES, which indicates that the EBICS Banking Server supports T, E, and ES signatures.

      The ES option indicates that the offer supports E, A, and B authorization levels.

      In Transport signature, the role of the user is submitter. In single signature, the role of the user can be either submitter or signatory.

      No. of Sign Reqd.

      Min and Max

      Optional. Specify the minimum and maximum number of personal signatures required to authorize the order. If you do not provide a value for these fields, the default value, 0, is used.Post BPOptional. Select the business process to be invoked at the EBICS Banking Server after the selected order type is completed.VEU enabledIndicates whether Distributed Electronic Signature (VEU) is enabled. Valid values are:
      • Enabled - Enables VEU
      • Disabled - Disables VEU
      Replace Default AttributesValid values are:
      • Replace Currently Added Order Types - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to the order types that have just been added from this user interface. This does not include the order types that are retrieved from the database, and the order types that were added earlier. This is the default value.
      • Replace Newly Added (unsaved) Order Types - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to the order types that have been added but are not yet saved. This does not include the order types that are retrieved from the database.
      • Replace ALL - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to all the order types in the Selected Order Types list.
7. The Order Type List page lists the order types assigned to the offer. You can edit the settings of the order type assigned to the offer by clickingeditnext to the order type. You can also add or remove order types by clicking addor deleterespectively.
8. In the Order Type List page, clickNext.
9. In the Confirm page, clickShow Allnext to List of Order Typesto view the list of order types assigned to the offer. Verify the offer configuration settings, and click Finish.

You can delete an offer from theAdministrationmenu.

1. Log in toSterling B2B Integrator.
2. From theAdministrationmenu, select EBICS> Subscription Manager> Offer Manager> Offer Configuration.
3. In the Offer Configuration page, using eitherSearchor List, locate and select the offer you want to delete, and click Go.
4. Clickdeletenext to the offer you want to delete. Note:You cannot delete an offer if the offer has already been assigned in the contract configuration.
5. ClickReturnto return to the Offer Configuration page.

Use the Offer Manager inSterling B2B Integratorto create a contract between a bank and its partners.

• The business transactions the customer conducts with the bank
• The account information of the partners
• The users who have the necessary permissions to work with the banks system
• The authorizations the users possess

To create a contract:

1. Log in toSterling B2B Integrator.
2. From theAdministrationmenu, select EBICS> Subscription Manager> Offer Manager> Contract Configuration.
3. In the Contract Configuration page, using theBank ID (Host ID)and Offer Namedrop-down lists, select the bank ID and the offer name with which you want to create a contract and click Go. You can also enter the Partner ID in thePartner IDfield to search for existing contracts, if any, and click Go.
4. The bank creates a contract by assigning a partner to an offer. A Partner ID is mapped to an offer belonging to a bank ID.
   • Clickaddnext to Add New Partner to Offerto add a new contract.
   • Clickeditor deletenext to the Partner ID for the contract you want to modify or delete respectively.
   • Clickinfoto view a summary of each contract.
5. This step only applies if you chose toaddor edita contract. In the Link Partners to Offer page:
   1. Optional. To filter the list, enter a part of the partner ID in theFilter by Partner Idfield and click the filter icon.
   2. Select a Partner ID from theSelectlist
   3. ClickNext.
6. In the Partner Order Types page, clickaddto add an order type to a partner or click deleteto remove an order type from a partner.
7. This step is applicable only if you opted to add or delete an order type. In the Add Order Types to Partner page:
   1. Optional. To filter the list, enter a part of the partner ID in theFilter by Partner Idfield and click the filter icon.
   2. Use the arrows to add the Available Order Types to the Selected Order Types list. Click the first double arrow to add all the available order types to the Selected Order Types list.
   1. In the Add Order Types to Partner page, enter the values for the fields listed in the following table and clickNext. FieldDescriptionNo. of Sign Reqd.

      Min and Max

      Optional. Specify the minimum and maximum number of personal signatures required to authorize the order. If you do not provide a value for these fields, the value specified in the offer is used.Note:If the order type or file format in the contract has insufficient signatories assigned to it, the values of the Min Sign Reqd and Max Sign Reqd are highlighted in red. If the number of signatures required is changed to zero, the signatories associated with the contract will be disassociated. Post BPOptional. Select the business process to be invoked in the EBICS Banking Server after the selected order type is completed. If you do not provide a value for this field, the value specified in the offer is used.VEU enabledIndicates whether Distributed Electronic Signature (VEU) is enabled. Valid values are:
      • Enabled - Enables VEU
      • Disabled - Disables VEU
      Replace Default AttributesValid values are:
      • Replace Currently Added Order Types - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to the order types that have just been added from this user interface. This does not include the order types that are retrieved from the database, and the order types that were added earlier.
      • Replace Newly Added (unsaved) Order Types - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to the order types that have been added but are not yet saved. This does not include the order types that are retrieved from the database.
      • Replace ALL - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to all the order types in the Selected Order Types list. This is the default value.
8. The Partner Order Types page lists the order types assigned to the partner. You can perform the following:
   • Edit the settings of the order type assigned to the partner by clickingeditnext to the order type.
   • Add order types by clickingadd.
   • Remove order types by clickingdelete.
   1. Complete all actions required based on your choice.
   2. When all actions have been completed, clickNextin the Partner Order Types page.
9. In the Confirm page, verify the contract configuration settings.ClickShow Allnext to List of Order Typesto view the list of order types assigned to the partner. After verifying all settings, click Finish.

You can search for a contract from under theAdministrationmenu by the Bank IDand the Offer Name.

To search for a contract, complete the following steps:

1. Log in toSterling B2B Integrator.
2. From theAdministrationmenu, select EBICS> Subscription Manager> Offer Manager> Contract Configuration.
3. In the Contract Configuration page, using theBank IDand Offer Namedrop-down lists, locate and select the bank ID and the offer name and click Go.

Use the Offer Manager inSterling B2B Integratorto edit a contract between a bank and its partners.

To edit a contract:

1. Log in toSterling B2B Integrator.
2. From theAdministrationmenu, select EBICS> Subscription Manager> Offer Manager> Contract Configuration.
3. In the Contract Configuration page, using theBank ID (Host ID)and Offer Namedrop-down lists, locate and select the contract you want to edit, and click Go.
4. Clickeditnext to the contract you want to edit.
5. The Partner Order Types page lists the order types assigned to the partner. You can perform the following:
   • Edit the settings of the order type assigned to the partner by clickingeditnext to the order type.
   • Add order types by clickingadd.
   • Remove order types by clickingdelete.
6. This step is applicable only if you opted to add or delete an order type. In the Add Order Types to Partner page:
   1. Optional. To filter the list, enter a part of the partner ID in theFilter by Partner Idfield and click the filter icon.
   2. Use the arrows to add the Available Order Types to the Selected Order Types list. Click the first double arrow to add all the available order types to the Selected Order Types list.
   3. Enter the values for the fields listed in the following table and clickNext. FieldDescriptionNo. of Sign Reqd.

      Min and Max

      Optional. Specify the minimum and maximum number of personal signatures required to authorize the order. If you do not provide a value for these fields, the value specified in the offer is used.Note:If the order type or file format in the contract has insufficient signatories assigned to it, the values of the Min Sign Reqd and Max Sign Reqd are highlighted in red. If the number of signatures required is changed to zero, the signatories associated with the contract will be disassociated. Post BPOptional. Select the business process to be invoked in the EBICS Banking Server after the selected order type is completed. If you do not provide a value for this field, the value specified in the offer is used.VEU enabledIndicates whether Distributed Electronic Signature (VEU) is enabled. Valid values are:
      • Enabled - Enables VEU
      • Disabled - Disables VEU
      Replace Default AttributesValid values are:
      • Replace Currently Added Order Types - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to the order types that have just been added from this user interface. This does not include the order types that are retrieved from the database, and the order types that were added earlier.
      • Replace Newly Added (unsaved) Order Types - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to the order types that have been added but are not yet saved. This does not include the order types that are retrieved from the database.
      • Replace ALL - Indicates that the attributes specified in this page are applied to all the order types in the Selected Order Types list. This is the default value.
7. This step is applicable only if you opted to edit an order type. In the Edit Partner Order Details page, the Order Type, Protocol Version, and File Format are displayed but cannot be edited.As needed, revise the values for the fields listed in the following table and clickNext. FieldDescriptionNo. of Sign Reqd.

   Min and Max

   Optional. Specify the minimum and maximum number of personal signatures required to authorize the order. If you do not provide a value for these fields, the value specified in the offer is used.Note:If the order type or file format in the contract has insufficient signatories assigned to it, the values of the Min Sign Reqd and Max Sign Reqd are highlighted in red. If the number of signatures required is changed to zero, the signatories associated with the contract will be disassociated. VEU enabledIndicates whether Distributed Electronic Signature (VEU) is enabled. Valid values are:
   • Enabled - Enables VEU
   • Disabled - Disables VEU
   Post BPOptional. Select the business process to be invoked in the EBICS Banking Server after the selected order type is completed. If you do not provide a value for this field, the value specified in the offer is used.
8. If all actions have been completed, clickNextin the Partner Order Types page.
9. In the Confirm page, verify the contract configuration settings.ClickShow Allnext to List of Order Typesto view the list of order types assigned to the partner. After verifying all settings, click Finish.

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