3.8.5.1.2.1 CONNTYPE_PARTNERTM_BRANCH as Initiator

For all messages received in this connection type, the Subordinate Transaction Manager Facet (section 1.3.3.3.5) MUST process the message as specified in section 3.1.

Also, the Subordinate Transaction Manager Facet MUST override the default state verification actions for incoming messages as specified in section 3.1.6 in the following manner:

• If the current connection state does not define a processing rule for the message:

  • Send a PARTNERTM_PROPAGATE_MTAG_PROTOCOL_ERROR message using the connection.

  •  Perform default invalid message processing, as specified in section 3.1.6.

The Subordinate Transaction Manager Facet MUST additionally follow the processing rules as specified in the following sections.