A map analysis is required to determine how to map data between the Oracle E-Business Suite data model and the required message. For outbound messages, this requires a comparison between the Oracle E-Business Suite database views and the Document Type Definition (DTD) or a production XML message.
The result of the map analysis is used as input to the XML Gateway Message Designer. It is imperative that a complete map analysis is done before attempting to create the message map. The map analysis must resolve all data gaps, identify derivation rules, identify default values, identity data transformation and process controls via Actions, and ensure that all required target fields are mapped.