Ariba cXML User Guide

About this manual

This guide introduces the cXML standard, its capabilities, and the various transaction types such as Catalog, PunchOut, and Purchase Order. It explains the structure of cXML documents, wrapping layers, and the request‑response model.

The document also includes the cXML license agreement, detailing the perpetual, royalty‑free rights granted to users, and outlines legal jurisdiction, liability limits, and contact information for the licensor.

What's inside

• Introduction to cXML
• cXML Basics
• Profile Transaction
• PunchOut Transaction
• Purchase Orders
• Path Routing
• License Agreement
• Index

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What rights does the cXML license grant?

It grants a perpetual, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, worldwide right to use the specification to implement and distribute software that adheres to cXML.

Who is the licensor of the cXML specification?

Ariba, Inc. is the licensor of the cXML specification.