Electronic data exchange platform fault warning system and method and a file reception/sending record data structure therefor

摘要

An electronic data exchange platform fault warning system and method with a file reception/sending record data structure therefor is proposed, which is devised for use with an electronic data exchange (EDI) platform for the purpose of automatically detecting whether the EDI platform operates normally, and in the event of an EDI fault condition, generating a warning signal to inform EDI system administrators or related personnel to carry out necessary maintenance work. The proposed system and method functions in such a manner that if the EDI platform sends or receives no EDI files for an exceedingly long time duration, then a warning message is promptly generated and transferred to a pre-specified group of EDI-related workstations and/or portable communication devices. Any one who sees the warning message first can then immediately notify the maintenance personnel to perform maintenance work on the faulted EDI platform.