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Release: CX-Neptune (Preview)

Backward compatibility requirements

This section is normative

Context​

The previous standard supports:

  • mpn as key for the BPNBPN A BPN is the unique identifier of a partner within Catena-X. discovery

The new release introduces:

  • BPNBPN A BPN is the unique identifier of a partner within Catena-X. search only linked to CX-0053 with no direct restrictions.

Releases must remain interoperable with those built on the previous version to ensure seamless data exchange across the ecosystem.

Requirements for Backward Compatibility​

  1. If mpn is used, it MUST be parsed correctly for the handling of BPNBPN A BPN is the unique identifier of a partner within Catena-X. discovery. If non is used, the guidelines in CX-0053 have to be followed accordingly.

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