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[TraceLink University](/resources/tracelink-university) # Transaction Guidelines - [Download PDF](/node/629516/pdf) - [Share](#) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/tracelink-university/transaction-guidelines-0&title=Transaction Guidelines &summary=The Transaction Guidelines topic provides a centralized reference for all MINT transactions, offering a clear understanding of how each transaction is structured, used, and implemented across integrations.&source=TraceLink "LinkedIn") - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/tracelink-university/transaction-guidelines-0&t=Transaction Guidelines "Facebook") - [ Mail ](mailto:?subject=Transaction Guidelines +|+TraceLink&body=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/tracelink-university/transaction-guidelines-0 "Mail") - [ Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Transaction Guidelines https://www.tracelink.com/resources/tracelink-university/transaction-guidelines-0&via=TraceLink "Twitter") #### Table of contents The Transaction Guidelines topic provides a centralized reference for all MINT transactions, offering a clear understanding of how each transaction is structured, used, and implemented across integrations. Each transaction includes a concise description of its purpose and business context, along with the supported data formats such as IDoc, EDIFACT, X12, and XML. The guidelines outline how data should be mapped, validated, and exchanged to ensure consistency and interoperability between trading partners. In addition, this topic includes implementation guidance and examples to help users understand message structure, required fields, and best practices for configuration. By standardizing how transactions are documented and used, the Transaction Guidelines support accurate data exchange, reduce integration complexity, and enable efficient system-to-system communication within the MINT platform. Transaction name Description Introduction to asynchronous messages Learn the basics about integrating with Tracelink through asynchronous messages Application advice transactions Provides structured, actionable feedback about the outcome of business-level validation for previously received transactions Article master transactions Shares product details needed for inventory management and handling requirements Batch creation transactions Sends a detailed record about a batch of product that is manufactured for a Marketing Authorization Holder Carrier shipment statuses transactions Ensures real-time visibility into the progress of a shipment as it moves through the supply chain Credit and debit adjustment transactions Ensures the accuracy of financial records and reconcile discrepancies between invoices, payments, and inventory CSOS validated purchase order transactions Ensures compliant creation and validation of controlled substance orders under DEA regulations E222 purchase order transactions Ordering controlled substances, equivalent to DEA Form 222 under CSOS. Forecasting transactions Communicates about future product demand and supply availability with Partners Geocoordinates transactions Communicates the exact location where products were produced with customers Handling movement instruction transactions Enables standardized movement and handling instructions Inventory transactions Communicates with remote or third-party warehouses, or buyers, about available and upcoming inventory levels Inventory update request transactions Delivers real-time updates on dispositions, warehouse movements, and handling instructions Inventory update confirmation transactions Communicates acknowledgments or errors in response to update requests Invoice transactions Requests payment for goods and services from Partners Ocean shipment booking request transactions A reservation request to initiate the process of securing transportation space Ocean shipment booking confirmation transactions Communicates the status of a shipment booking request between trading partners Ocean shipment status transactions Provides real-time milestones and status updates from ocean carriers Ocean shipment arrival notice transactions Provides arrival details from carriers to support customs clearance and delivery planning Order status report transactions Streamlines resource management across every stage of the order lifecycle Organizational relationship transactions Ensures that all operational transactions are consistent and aligned entities across systems Planned order transactions Provides timely procurement proposals linked to live MRP data and production schedules Price authorization acknowledgment transactions Ensures mutual agreement on effective pricing before processing orders, chargebacks, or rebates Price sales catalog transactions Communicates current product pricing, promotions, discounts, and terms of sale to Partners Process order transactions Aligns production planning with real-time manufacturing priorities and capacity Product transfer account adjustment transactions Ensures accurate financial records and reconciles discrepancies Product transfer resale transactions Drives rebate accuracy, pricing compliance, and regulatory transparency Product activities transactions Enables trading partners to assess inventory levels and plan for replenishment needs accurately Purchase order transactions Requests to purchase goods from Partners and send acknowledgments to Partners that their PO has been received Purchase order acknowledgment transactions Informs the buyer if the PO was accepted, if there are any required changes, or if it was rejected Receiving advice acceptances transactions Supports accurate and transparent supply chain execution Remittance advice transactions Provides suppliers with confirmation of payment amounts and dates for invoices Return authorization transactions Requests or respond to the return of items or products sold by suppliers or purchased by buyers Routing carrier instructions transactions Provides detailed guidelines to ensure efficient and compliant movement of goods Shipment notice transactions Informs Partners about the contents of a shipment and comply with government regulations Shipment transaction Provides a shipment-level document that consolidates one or more inbound or outbound deliveries Shipping instruction transactions Ensures that freight is shipped accurately, efficiently, and according to plan Text message transactions Enables trading partners to exchange free-form, human-readable messages directly through standard EDI channels Warehouse shipping order transactions Requests product from a supplier's warehouse is sent to a buyer and receive confirmation that the product has been shipped to the buyer Warehouse stock transfer transactions Sends notice that product is shipped from one warehouse to another and receive confirmation that the product has been received #### Table of contents