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Sequence number capability with configurable RESET options

Currently we have a hard Government requirement to reset a sequence number every year but would like to have a more generic configurable option which can be triggered via map. Provide a standard mapper function or something which can be called fro...
12 minutes ago in Sterling B2B Integration SaaS / Mapping & Translation Submitted

Ensure AS2 MDN Response is Not Affected by HTTP Accept Header

Hi Team, I'd like to submit a feature request regarding AS2 (EDIINT) MDN handling in webMethods Integration Server. Currently, when watt.server.http.useAcceptHeader=true, the Integration Server determines the response format based on the incoming ...
about 5 hours ago in webMethods B2B SaaS Submitted

Creation of a native Box adapter.

We would like to have an out of the box adapter for Box. Similar to the over available 200 system and application adapters. As an examples, we have S3, FSA, SFTP, etc. adapters.
about 15 hours ago in Sterling File Gateway / Administration & Configuration Submitted

Create an indication when regular usage drops to 0

Today the business will change the material they use use without informing MIO user. typical example is Part A was used and optimised historically was fine. Business has decided to change part B, and usage of A stops. with Part A, the MIO user is ...
1 day ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization Submitted

Simulate Comparison of Reorder Level Settings - through bulk 'lead-time change %', or 'Price change %'

we want to use IBM MIO to simulate total cost of ownership prior to a goods contact update with 'lead-time change %', or 'Price change %' Simulations We want to understand if the 'lead-time change' is better or worse. what's the expected Stock val...
1 day ago in Maximo Inventory Optimization Submitted

CDz SMF 132 record should track "usage" of userID authentication with the CDz userID proxy table the same way it tracks SNODEID usage of userID authentication.

Why is it useful? It is useful because it allows there to be an audit trail that clearly states the authentication of the userID logon to z/OS Connect Direct was done using the CDz User Proxy table. Who would benefit from it? CDz administrators an...
2 days ago in Sterling Connect:Direct / Reporting Submitted

Support Additional Attribute Overrides in Sales Order Creation from Contract Orders

Support Additional Attribute Overrides in Sales Order Creation from Contract Orders Contract sales orders can be created from contract orders using createOrderFromContract and addOrderLinesToOrder APIs. These apis support overriding only a limited...
4 days ago in Order Management (OnPrem & OMoC) Under review

Enable Delivery Schedule Creation for Contract Recurrence Schedules with Short-Term End Dates (End date less than Look-Ahead Window)

We observed a potential design limitation in the contract recurrence schedule and automatic delivery schedule creation process. We have the below parameter setting available, based on our understanding this parameter controls the look ahead window...
8 days ago in Order Management (OnPrem & OMoC) Planned for future release

Increase the column length of SOURCE_IP_ADDRESS in the YFS_ORDER_HEADER table based on IPv6 network standards

IPv6 is the newest networking standard. With that said, when will the SOURCE_IP_ADDRESS column on YFS_ORDER_HEADER table be updated with the new length? Currently it only supports 20 characters, whereas IPv6 is close to 40 characters.
9 days ago in Order Management (OnPrem & OMoC) Future consideration

Search and filter accounts capability in B2B account dashboard (Contract Orders)

Currently, switching between accounts in B2B accounts dashboards requires scrolling through an extensive list, which is inefficient and time‑consuming for users who manage large account portfolios. Sales professionals often oversee 100–150 account...
10 days ago in Order Management (OnPrem & OMoC) Planned for future release