Correlation or container step in BPM

we had scenario where 3 files will come in batch in sequence
and after validation check in message mapping they had to transfered
to same RFC in that sequence.
File -> Xi-> RFC
Files will come in one shot/batch
batch by batch..
Now my concern is..
With BPM we want to correlate 3 files and then post it to RFC.
3 files will have some comman field/Filename extension...
why we want correlate is that:
- XI should not process any incomplete batch ( like 1-2 files have come)
- XI should differentiate between files of Next coming batch..correlation will help or only container variable ..
Regards
Ashutosh

Hi,
Why do u want to go for BPM is there any specific reason.
Did the functionality of BPM work only for batch files.
If it work for single file then make necessary changes in file adapter mention below.
3 files will come in batch in sequence
We can understand that they will come in batch (group) within that batch they are in sequence.
Correct me if I am wrong.
If so make necessary changes in sender file adapter.
Mention file name as .txt or .xml (depending your format)
Processing mode as Delete.
Processing sequence By Date.
Hope this changes is necessary with out using BPM.
If using BPM is mandatory
With BPM we want to correlate 3 files and then post it to RFC.
3 files will have some comman field/Filename extension...
if u want to use correlation then three files should have common Field.
reward points if helpful.
regards,
pradeep A.

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