### Configure Direct Connect Method and OBN Buyer Node

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/peoplesoft/financials-and-supply-chain-management/tutorial-epro-setting-up-obn

Configure the Direct Connect Method to PUNCHOUTVIAOBN and specify the OBN Buyer Node as PSFT_ORACLE_SUPPLIER_NETWORK.

```PeopleCode
Enter _PUNCHOUTVIAOBN_ in the **Direct Connect Method** field.
Tab out of the field.
Enter _PSFT_ORACLE_SUPPLIER_NETWORK_ in the **OBN Buyer Node** field.
```

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### Configure Direct Connect Method for Supplier

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/peoplesoft/financials-and-supply-chain-management/tutorial-epro-setting-up-obn/index.html

Configure a supplier as a Direct Connect Supplier by setting the Direct Connect Method to PUNCHOUTVIAOBN and specifying the OBN Buyer Node. This links the supplier for OBN integration.

```PeopleCode
Enter _PUNCHOUTVIAOBN_ in the **Direct Connect Method** field.
Enter _PSFT_ORACLE_SUPPLIER_NETWORK_ in the **OBN Buyer Node** field.
```

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### Load and Set Direct Connect Supplier Properties

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/peoplesoft/financials-and-supply-chain-management/tutorial-epro-setting-up-obn

Load Direct Connect Properties and complete the Details table with values such as ALLOW_EDIT, ALLOW_PO_CHNG, and OBN credentials.

```PeopleCode
Select the Supplier Properties tab.
Select the **Load Direct Connect Properties** button to see all available properties.
Complete the Details table as follows: 
This table provides the property values to use for each property name field. Property Name | Property Value  
---|---  
ALLOW_EDIT | Y  
ALLOW_PO_CHNG | Y  
ALLOW_SHIPPING_EDIT | Y  
ALLOW_VIEW | Y  
CATEGORY_ID | 00001  
LOAD_PORTAL | N  
OBNPassword |  _(your organizations password)_  
OBNUserName |  _(your organizations user name)_  
Select Save.
```

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### Load Direct Connect Supplier Properties

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/peoplesoft/financials-and-supply-chain-management/tutorial-epro-setting-up-obn/index.html

Load the direct connect properties for a linked supplier. This action populates the available properties for configuration, such as ALLOW_EDIT and OBNUserName.

```PeopleCode
Select the **Load Direct Connect Properties** button to see all available properties.
```

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### Sync Supplier and Activate Punchout Catalog

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/peoplesoft/financials-and-supply-chain-management/tutorial-epro-setting-up-obn

Sync the supplier, select associated catalogs, and activate the punchout catalog by creating a node and selecting the 'Active Punchout' checkbox.

```PeopleCode
Select the Linked Suppliers tab.
Select the **Sync Supplier** button.
Select the catalog(s) associated with the linked supplier.
Click OK.
Select the Create Node link.
Enter the Node Name and Description.
Click OK.
Select the **Active Punchout** check box.
Save the page.
```

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### Configure Supplier Properties for OBN

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/peoplesoft/financials-and-supply-chain-management/tutorial-epro-setting-up-obn/index.html

Configure essential supplier properties for OBN integration, including edit permissions, category ID, and OBN credentials. Ensure correct values are entered for each property.

```PeopleCode
Property Name | Property Value  
---|---
ALLOW_EDIT | Y  
ALLOW_PO_CHNG | Y  
ALLOW_SHIPPING_EDIT | Y  
ALLOW_VIEW | Y  
CATEGORY_ID | 00001  
LOAD_PORTAL | N  
OBNPassword |  _(your organizations password)_
OBNUserName |  _(your organizations user name)_
```

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### Sync Supplier for OBN Integration

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/peoplesoft/financials-and-supply-chain-management/tutorial-epro-setting-up-obn/index.html

Synchronize the linked supplier to update its integration status. This step is crucial after configuring supplier properties and before activating punchout.

```PeopleCode
Select the **Sync Supplier** button.
```

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### Activate Oracle Supplier Network Node

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/peoplesoft/financials-and-supply-chain-management/tutorial-epro-setting-up-obn

Activate the _PSFT_ORACLE_SUPPLIER_ node on the Node Definitions page to enable Oracle Business Network integration.

```PeopleCode
Access the Node Definitions page (PeopleTools > Integration Broker > Integration Setup > Node Definitions) to activate the Oracle Supplier Network.
Search for the _PSFT_ORACLE_SUPPLIER_ node.
Select the **Active Node** check box.
Save the page.
```