SOAP and ebXML Messaging Standard

SOAP defines a simple “enveloping” standard to wrap messages. It consists of an <Envelope> which contains both a <Header> and a <Body>. The ebXML Messaging Services Specification 2.1 extends this standard.

For TIBCO MDM, the <MessageHeader> contained in the SOAP Header element is used.

This <MessageHeader> specifies, among others, the following fields:

SOAP <MessageHeader> Fields
Field Description
From Sender.
To Receiver.
MessageID Unique ID for the message.
Timestamp Details of when the message was sent.
RefToMessageID Reference to the previous message ID.
TimeToLive Details of when the message expires.
ConversationID The ID of the conversation. It is the same for messages in the same conversation.
Service The business process type.
Action The specific action to be performed.
Description Human readable description of the message (optional).