Sale - cashsale

This section describes the message parameters for Cash Sale transaction processing, which you can submit using the XML API integration method. Refer to the Integration Methods section for more information.

The cashsale transaction enters a purchase by cash.

In this section:

Request


ssl_merchant_id 15 \| numeric \| required	Merchant ID Elavon-assigned Converge account ID.
ssl_user_id 15 \| alphanumeric \| required	Converge User ID The user ID with Hosted Payment API User status that can send transaction requests through the terminal.
ssl_pin 64 \| alphanumeric \| required	Terminal ID Unique identifier of the terminal that will process the transaction request and submit to the Converge gateway. Important: The `ssl_user_id` sending the transaction request must be associated with the terminal that will process the request.
ssl_transaction_type 20 \| alphanumeric \| required	Transaction Type Value: `cashsale`
ssl_amount 11 \| numeric \| required	Transaction Amount The Sale amount that includes the Net and Sales Tax amounts. For Tip Processing, the Sale amount must not include the Tip amount. Format: Number with 2 decimals places
[Tip Processing]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the Market Segment set to Service.
ssl_tip_amount 11 \| numeric \| optional	Tip or Gratuity Amount Amount to add or update to the transaction amount. Format: Number with 2 decimals places
ssl_server 8 \| alphanumeric \| optional	Server ID Unique identifier of the clerk, waiter, waitress or cashier.
ssl_shift 4 \| alphanumeric \| optional	Shift ID Unique identifier of the time period, course or service type.

Response


ssl_result	Transaction Outcome An `ssl_result` = 0 indicates an approved transaction. An `ssl_result` not equal to 0 indicates a declined and unauthorized transaction.
ssl_result_message	Transaction Result Message Refer to the Cash Response Codes section for an extensive list of possible returned messages.
ssl_txn_id	Transaction ID Unique identifier of the transaction.
ssl_txn_time	Processing Date and Time Indicates when Converge processed the transaction. Format: MM/DD/YYYY hh:mm:ss AM/PM Example: 03/18/2010 10:34:10 AM
ssl_amount	Total Authorized/Approved Transaction Amount The amount includes the Tip amount, if submitted in the request.
[Tip Processing]	Returned only if Tip parameters are sent in the request.
ssl_base_amount	Base Amount Original transaction amount sent in the request. Returned based on the terminal setup.
ssl_tip_amount	Tip Amount Added or updated tip or gratuity amount. Returned based on the terminal setup.
ssl_server	Server ID Server identifier sent in the request. Returned based on the terminal setup.
ssl_shift	Shift Shift information sent in the request. Returned based on the terminal setup.
[Error]	Returned only if an error occurs. Refer to the Error Codes section for more information.
errorCode	Error Code Typically, when the transaction failed validation or the request is incorrect. This will prevent the transaction from going to authorization. This is a numeric field.
errorMessage	Error Message Detailed explanation of the error. This field may be changed based on merchant configuration in the user interface.
errorName	Error Name Error name or reason for the error.