What is an OCI 4.0 PunchOut?
OCI (Open Catalog Interface) is a protocol developed by SAP for integrating external supplier catalogs with procurement systems. OCI 4.0 is one of the widely used versions of this standard. It defines how a buyer's procurement system launches a supplier catalog and how shopping cart data is returned.
Which data parameters are required for a PunchOut OCI4 configuration?
To enable a PunchOut integration, the required OCI data must be provided to BeNeering by the supplier’s webshop.
The process begins when the customer requests BeNeering to set up a supplier PunchOut.
BeNeering then initiates the onboarding process and contacts the supplier, providing details on the required data for the PunchOut implementation.
The supplier submits the necessary OCI 4.0 parameters, including:
-
Login credentials (e.g., username and password or similar authentication details)
-
PunchOut URL
-
Optional dynamic parameters (such as email address)
|
Setting |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Endpoint URL |
OCI5 service endpoint used for communication |
|
Username |
Technical user for authentication |
|
Password / Token |
Authentication credential |
|
Transaction ID Handling |
Enable generation and tracking of unique transaction IDs |
|
Page Size |
Number of records retrieved per request |
|
Timeout |
Maximum wait time for responses |
|
Retry Configuration |
Number of retry attempts for temporary failures |
Once all required information is received, BeNeering implements the PunchOut in the system and performs testing together with the customer.
The supplier is not required to access or log into the BeNeering system. All configuration and setup activities are handled exclusively by BeNeering.