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Status Under review
Workspace Sterling B2B Integration SaaS
Categories Mapping & Translation
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 10, 2026

RELATED IDEAS

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 from mapper

  • Generate incremental sequence numbers within a mapping execution
  • Support configurable reset options such as:
    • Per message / transaction
    • Daily / monthly / yearly reset
    • Custom reset triggers (e.g., based on field value or batch)
  • Allow formatting options (prefix, suffix, padding, length)
  • Ensure thread-safe handling in parallel processing scenarios
  • Admin
    Manoj Panda
    Apr 10, 2026

    @Guest Thanks for submitting this idea and for clearly outlining the need for a configurable sequence number reset capability. We recognize that reset requirements—often driven by regulatory or partner mandates can be a challenge in active implementations. The scenarios you’ve described, including mapper‑driven triggers, formatting flexibility, and safe handling in parallel processing, provide helpful context.

    We’re currently reviewing this request to better understand the broader customer impact and the most appropriate way to address it within the product. We may follow up with a few clarifying questions as part of this review. Please feel free to add any additional use‑case details that might be helpful. please check below questions.


    1. Reset scope

    • Should the sequence reset be scoped per trading partner, document type, or business process?

    2. Trigger mechanism

    • How should the reset be triggered in your use case (time‑based like yearly, event‑based, or driven by a field/value in the message)?

    3. Usage frequency

    • Is this reset expected to occur as a regular operational behavior (e.g., annually) or only during exceptional events?

    4. Current workaround

    • Are you using any workaround today (custom mapping logic, external counters, database sequencing), and what limitations are you hitting?

    Manoj Panda

    Senior Product Manager

    IBM Sterling

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