5.2.6 NEF Services
23.5023GPPProcedures for the 5G System (5GS)Release 18TS
5.2.6.1 General
The following table shows the NEF Services and Service Operations:
Table 5.2.6.1-1: NF Services provided by the NEF
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Service Name |
Service Operations |
Operation Semantics |
Example Consumer(s) |
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Nnef_EventExposure |
Subscribe |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF, NWDAF |
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Unsubscribe |
AF, NWDAF |
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Notify |
AF, NWDAF |
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Nnef_PFDManagement |
Fetch |
Request/Response |
SMF |
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Subscribe |
Subscribe/Notify |
SMF |
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Notify |
SMF |
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Unsubscribe |
SMF |
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Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_EASDeployment |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Subscribe |
Subscribe/Notify |
SMF |
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Unsubscribe |
SMF |
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Notify |
SMF |
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Nnef_ParameterProvision |
Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Get |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_Trigger |
Delivery |
Request/Response |
AF |
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DeliveryNotify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_BDTPNegotiation |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_TrafficInfluence |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Get |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Notify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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AppRelocationInfo |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_ChargeableParty |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Notify |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Notify |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Revoke |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_MSISDN-less_MO_SMS |
Notify |
Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_ServiceParameter |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Get |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_APISupportCapability |
Subscribe |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Unsubscribe |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Notify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_NIDDConfiguration |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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TriggerNotify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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UpdateNotify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_NIDD |
Delivery |
Request/Response |
AF |
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DeliveryNotify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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GroupDeliveryNotify |
Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_SMContext |
Create |
Request/Response |
SMF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
SMF |
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DeleteNotify |
Subscribe/Notify |
SMF |
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Delivery |
Request/Response |
SMF |
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Nnef_AnalyticsExposure |
Subscribe |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Unsubscribe |
AF |
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Notify |
AF |
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Fetch |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_UCMFProvisioning |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_ECRestriction |
Get |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_ApplyPolicy |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_Location |
LocationUpdateNotify |
Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_TimeSynchronization |
ConfigUpdate |
Request/Response |
AF |
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ConfigCreate |
Request/Response |
AF |
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ConfigDelete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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ConfigUpdateNotify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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CapsSubscribe |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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CapsUnsubscribe |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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CapsNotify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_ASTI |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Get |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Notify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Subscribe |
AF |
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Unsubscribe |
AF |
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Nnef_AMInfluence |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Delete |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Notify |
Subscribe/Notify |
AF |
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Nnef_UEId |
Get |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Nnef_SMService |
MoForwardSm |
Request/Response |
SMS-SC |
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Nnef_PDTQPolicyNegotiation |
Create |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Update |
Request/Response |
AF |
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Notify |
AF |
5.2.6.2 Nnef_EventExposure service
5.2.6.2.1 General
See clause 4.15.3.1 and clause 4.15.2a.
In order to support the NWDAF to collect data from the AF via the NEF, the Event IDs associated with available data to be collected from the AF are defined in clause 5.2.19.2.1, which can be subscribed by the NWDAF. The Event filters for the specific Event IDs as defined in clause 5.2.19.2.1 can also be used for collecting data from the AF via the NEF.
5.2.6.2.2 Nnef_EventExposure_Subscribe operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EventExposure_Subscribe
Description: the consumer subscribes to receive an event, or if the event is already defined in NEF, then the subscription is updated.
Inputs, Required: (Set of) Event ID(s) as specified in clause 4.15.3.1 or Npcf_PolicyAuthorization_Notify and Naf_EventExposure_Subscribe service operation, Target of Event Reporting (GPSI, SUPI, UE IPv4 address(es), UE IPv6 prefix(es), External Group Identifier, S-NSSAI, Internal Group Identifier, UE addressing information (IP or MAC address), or indication that any UE is targeted), Event Reporting Information defined in Table 4.15.1-1, Notification Target Address (+ Notification Correlation ID), MTC Provider Information.
Inputs, Optional: Event Filter, (set of) External Application Identifier(s), Subscription Correlation ID (in the case of modification of the event subscription), Expiry time, list of group member UE(s) whose subscription to event notification(s) are removed or added for a group-based event notification subscription, operation indication (cancellation or addition), DNN, S-NSSAI, Idle Status Indication request (if UE reachability or Availability after DDN failure reporting is requested).
Outputs, Required: When the subscription is accepted: Subscription Correlation ID, Expiry time (required if the subscription can be expired based on the operator’s policy).
Outputs, Optional: First corresponding event report is included, if available (see clause 4.15.1). External Identifier (representing an AF specific UE Identifier).
5.2.6.2.3 Nnef_EventExposure_Unsubscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EventExposure_Unsubscribe
Description: the NF consumer deletes an event if already defined in NEF.
Inputs, Required: Subscription Correlation ID.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
5.2.6.2.4 Nnef_EventExposure_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EventExposure_Notify
Description: NEF reports the event to the consumer that has previously subscribed.
Inputs, Required: Event ID, Notification Correlation Information, time stamp.
Inputs, Optional: Event information (defined on a per Event ID basis), Event Removal Indication, list of group member UE(s) whose subscription to event notification(s) are removed from a group-based event notification subscription, UE(s) added/removed to/from the group.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
5.2.6.3 Nnef_PFDManagement service
5.2.6.3.1 General
The service provides the capability to create, update or remove PFDs via the NEF (PFDF). See clause 4.18 for the detailed procedures.
5.2.6.3.2 Nnef_PFDManagement_Fetch service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PFDManagement_Fetch
Description: Provides the PFDs for Application Identifier to the NF Consumer.
Inputs, Required: Application Identifier(s).
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Application Identifier, PFDs.
5.2.6.3.3 Nnef_PFDManagement_Subscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PFDManagement_Subscribe
Description: provided by the NEF (PFDF) for NF consumers to explicitly subscribe the notification of changes of PFDs for Application Identifier.
Inputs, Required: Application Identifier(s).
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.3.4 Nnef_PFDManagement_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PFDManagement_Notify
Description: Provides Update PFDs for Application Identifier to the NF Consumer.
Inputs, Required: Application Identifier(s), PFDs.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.3.5 Nnef_PFDManagement_Unsubscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PFDManagement_Unsubscribe
Description: Provides by the NEF (PFDF) for NF Consumer to explicitly unsubscribe the notification of events.
Inputs, Required: Application Identifier(s).
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None
5.2.6.3.6 Nnef_PFDManagement_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PFDManagement_Create
Description: The consumer requests PFD management to create PFDs.
Inputs, Required: AF Identifier, External Application Identifier and one or more sets of PFDs.
Inputs, Optional: Allowed Delay.
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID.
5.2.6.3.7 Nnef_PFDManagement_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PFDManagement_Update
Description: The consumer requests PFD management to update PFDs.
Inputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, one or more sets of PFDs.
Inputs, Optional: Allowed Delay.
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.3.8 Nnef_PFDManagement_Delete service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PFDManagement_Delete
Description: The consumer requests PFD management to delete the PFDs.
Inputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.4 Nnef_ParameterProvision service
5.2.6.4.1 General
This service is for allowing external party to provision of information which can be used for the UE in 5GS.
In all operations UE addressing information may correspond either to an UE IP address or to a UE MAC address.
5.2.6.4.2 Nnef_ParameterProvision_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ParameterProvision_Update
Description: The consumer updates the UE related information (e.g. Expected UE Behaviour, Network Configuration parameters, Location Privacy Indication parameters, ECS Address Configuration Information) or 5G VN Group related information (e.g. 5G VN group data, 5G VN membership management), or for Multicast MBS group related information (MBS Session Authorization, Multicast MBS group membership management).
Inputs, Required: AF Identifier, Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: GPSI or UE addressing information, External Group ID at least one of the Expected UE Behaviour parameters or at least one of the Network Configuration parameters or 5G VN related information or ECS Address Configuration Information, Validity Time or Location Privacy Indication parameters, MTC Provider Information, or Multicast MBS group related information.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: Transaction specific parameters, if available. External Identifier (representing an AF specific UE Identifier).
For Multicast MBS group related information, refer to TS 23.247 [78].
5.2.6.4.3 Nnef_ParameterProvision_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ParameterProvision_Create
Description: The consumer creates a 5G VN group or Multicast MBS group.
Inputs, Required: AF Identifier, Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: GPSI or UE addressing information, External Group ID for 5G VN group creation or for multicast MBS group creation, External Group ID, 5G VN group related information (e.g. 5G VN group data, 5G VN membership management), MTC Provider Information, Multicast MBS group related information (e.g. Multicast MBS group membership management).
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: Transaction specific parameters, if available. External Identifier (representing an AF specific UE Identifier).
For Multicast MBS group related information, refer to TS 23.247 [78].
5.2.6.4.4 Nnef_ParameterProvision_Delete service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ParameterProvision_Delete
Description: The consumer deletes a 5G VN group or deletes a Multicast MBS group.
Inputs, Required: AF Identifier, Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: External Group ID.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
For Multicast MBS group related information, refer to TS 23.247 [78].
5.2.6.4.5 Nnef_ParameterProvision_Get service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ParameterProvision_Get
Description: The consumer gets the UE related information (e.g. Expected UE Behaviour, Network Configuration parameters, ECS Address Configuration Information).
Inputs, Required: GPSI or UE addressing information, AF Identifier, requested information (e.g. Expected UE Behaviour, Network Configuration parameters, ECS Address Configuration Information).
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Requested data, Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: External Identifier (representing an AF specific UE Identifier).
5.2.6.5 Nnef_Trigger service
5.2.6.5.1 General
See clause 4.13.2.
5.2.6.5.2 Nnef_Trigger_Delivery service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_Trigger_Delivery
Description: the consumer requests that a trigger be sent to an application on a UE and subscribes to be notified about result of the trigger delivery attempt.
Inputs, Required: GPSI, AF Identifier, Trigger Reference Number, Application Port ID
Inputs, Optional: Validity Period, Priority, Trigger Payload.
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, Cause.
5.2.6.5.3 Nnef_Trigger_DeliveryNotify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_Trigger_DeliveryNotify
Description: NEF reports the status of the trigger delivery to the consumer (failure or success).
NOTE: This notification corresponds to an implicit subscription by Nnef_Trigger_Delivery service operation.
Inputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, Delivery Report.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.6 Nnef_BDTPNegotiation service
5.2.6.6.1 General
See clause 4.16.7.
5.2.6.6.2 Nnef_BDTPNegotiation_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_BDTPNegotiation_Create.
Description: The consumer requests a background data transfer policy.
Inputs, Required: ASP Identifier, Volume per UE, Number of UEs, Desired time window.
Inputs, Optional: External Group Identifier, Network Area Information, Request for notification, MAC address or IP 3-tuple of Application server.
Outputs, Required: Background Data Transfer Reference ID, one or more background data transfer policies.
Output, Optional: None.
5.2.6.6.3 Nnef_BDTPNegotiation_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_BDTPNegotiation Update.
Description: the consumer requests the selected background data transfer policy to be set.
Inputs, Required: Background Data Transfer Reference ID, background data transfer policy.
Inputs, Optional: Stop notification.
Outputs, Required: None.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.6.4 Nnef_BDTPNegotiation_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_BDTPNegotiation_Notify
Description: NEF sends the BDT warning notification to the NF consumer.
Inputs, Required: Background data transfer reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: Network Area Information, Time window, list of candidate Background DataTransfer policies.
Outputs, Required: None.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.7 Nnef_TrafficInfluence service
5.2.6.7.1 General
Service description: This service provides:
– Request authorization of NF Service Consumer requests.
– Request parameter mapping from NF Service Consumer requests to 5GC parameters and vice versa as described in clause 5.6.7 of TS 23.501 [2].
– NF Service Consumer request routing (forwarding) to actual NF Service Producer to influence traffic routing decisions as described in clause 5.6.7 of TS 23.501 [2].
5.2.6.7.2 Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Create operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Create
Description: Authorize the request and forward the request for traffic influence.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id, AF Identifier.
The AF Transaction Id refers to the request.
Inputs, Optional: The address (IP or Ethernet) of one or more UE(s) if available, one or more GPSIs if available, DNN if available, S-NSSAI if available, External Group Identifier if available, External Application Identifier or traffic filtering information, AF-Service-Identifier, a list of DNAI(s) and corresponding routing profile ID(s) or N6 traffic routing information, Indication of traffic correlation, Indication of application relocation possibility, Indication of UE IP address preservation, Early and/or late notifications about UP path management events, Notification Target Address, Temporal validity condition, Spatial validity condition, User Plane Latency Requirements, Information for EAS IP Replacement in 5GC, Indication for EAS Relocation and AF indication for simultaneous connectivity over source and target PSA at edge relocation, EAS Correlation indication as described in clause 5.6.7 of TS 23.501 [2].
NOTE: When only one DNAI and corresponding routing profile ID(s) and the Indication for EAS Relocation are available, the presented DNAI is the target DNAI as defined in clause 6.3.7 of TS 23.548 [74].
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.7.3 Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Update operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Update
Description: Authorize the request and forward the request to update the traffic influence.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id.
The AF Transaction Id identifies the NF Service Consumer request to be updated.
Inputs, Optional: Same optional information as in Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Create Input, AF Identifier.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.7.4 Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Delete operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Delete
Description: Authorize the request and forward the request to delete(s) request for traffic influence.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id.
The AF Transaction Id identifies the NF Service Consumer request for traffic influence to be deleted.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.7.4A Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Get operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Get
Description: Get the current traffic influence parameters.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id.
The AF Transaction Id refers to the request.
Inputs, Optional: The address (IP or Ethernet) of the UE if available, GPSI if available, DNN if available, S-NSSAI if available, External Group Identifier if available, External Application Identifier or traffic filtering information, AF-Service-Identifier, a list of DNAI(s) and corresponding routing profile ID(s) or N6 traffic routing information.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication, requested data.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.7.5 Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Notify operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TrafficInfluence_Notify
Description: Forward the notification of UP path management event report to AF.
Known NF Service Consumers: AF.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id, Event ID.
The AF Transaction Id identifies the AF request for traffic influence that the event report is related to. The event may be the UP path management event defined in clause 5.6.7 of TS 23.501 [2].
Inputs, Optional: Event information (defined on a per Event ID basis), capability of supporting EAS IP replacement in 5GC.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.7.6 Nnef_TrafficInfluence_AppRelocationInfo operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TrafficInfluence_AppRelocationInfo
Description: Forward the acknowledgement to the notification of UP path management event report to SMF.
Inputs, Required: Notification Correlation Information, cause code.
Cause code indicates whether the acknowledgement is a positive response or a negative response.
Inputs, Optional: N6 traffic routing information as described in clause 5.6.7 of TS 23.501 [2], Indication that buffering of uplink traffic should start, Information for EAS IP Replacement in 5GC.
Outputs, Required: None.
Outputs, Optional: None.
See clause 4.3.6.3 for details on usage of this service operation for example for the usage of the Indication that buffering of uplink traffic should start.
5.2.6.8 Nnef_ChargeableParty service
5.2.6.8.1 General
See clauses 4.15.6.4 and 4.15.6.5.
5.2.6.8.2 Nnef_ChargeableParty_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ChargeableParty Create
Description: The consumer requests to become the chargeable party for a data session for a UE.
Inputs, Required: AF Identifier, UE address (i.e. IP address or MAC address), Flow description information as described in clause 6.1.3.6 of TS 23.503 [20] or External Application Identifier, ASP Identifier, Sponsor Information, Sponsoring Status.
Inputs, Optional: Time period, traffic volume, Background Data Transfer Reference ID, DNN if available, S-NSSAI if available.
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, result.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.8.3 Nnef_ChargeableParty_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ChargeableParty Update
Description: The consumer can change the chargeable party of a data session for a UE.
Inputs, Required: AF Identifier, Transaction Reference ID, Sponsoring Status.
Inputs, Optional: Time period, traffic volume, Background Data Transfer Reference ID.
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, result.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.8.4 Nnef_ChargeableParty_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ChargeableParty Notify
Description: NEF reports the bearer level event(s) to the consumer.
Inputs, Required: Event reports.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.9 Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS service
5.2.6.9.1 General
See clause 4.15.6.6.
This service is also used to support subscription and notification of QoS Monitoring for URLLC, as described in clause 5.33.3.2 of TS 23.501 [2].
This service is also used to support subscription and notification of BAT offset for the AF that supports adjusting burst sending time based on RAN feedback, as described in clause 5.27.2.5 of TS 23.501 [2].
5.2.6.9.2 Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS Create
Description: The consumer requests the network to provide a specific QoS for an AF session.
Inputs, Required: AF Identifier, UE address (i.e. IP address or MAC address), Flow description information as described in clause 6.1.3.6 of TS 23.503 [20] or External Application Identifier, QoS Reference or individual QoS parameters as described in clause 6.1.3.22 of TS 23.503 [20].
Inputs, Optional: time period, traffic volume, Alternative Service Requirements (containing one or more QoS Reference parameters or Requested Alternative QoS Parameter Sets in a prioritized order), QoS parameter(s) to be measured, Reporting frequency, Target of reporting and optional an indication of local event notification as described in clause 6.1.3.21 of TS 23.503 [20], DNN if available, S-NSSAI if available, flow direction, Burst Arrival Time at UE (uplink) or UPF (downlink), Periodicity, Time domain, Survival Time, BAT Window or Capability for BAT adaptation.
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, result.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.9.3 Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS Notify
Description: NEF reports the QoS Flow level event(s) to the consumer.
Inputs, Required: Reports of the events as defined in clause 6.1.3.18 of TS 23.503 [20].
Inputs, Optional: When the event report is for QoS Monitoring for URLLC, includes Packet delay for UL, DL, or round trip of the single UP path or two UP paths in the case of redundant transmission, as defined in clause 5.33.3.2 of TS 23.501 [2]. When the AF has provided Capability for BAT Adaptation or BAT Window, can include BAT offset as described in clause 5.27.2.5 of TS 23.501 [2].
Outputs, Required: None.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.9.4 Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS_Revoke service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS Revoke
Description: The consumer requests the network to revoke the AF session with requested QoS or the AF session with requested QoS including Alternative Service Requirements.
Inputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, result.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.9.5 Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AFsessionWithQoS Update
Description: The consumer requests the network to update the Service Requirement(s) and/or additional Alternative Service Requirement(s) for an AF session.
Inputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: Flow description information (as described in clause 6.1.3.6 of TS 23.503 [20]), QoS Reference or individual QoS parameters as described in clause 6.1.3.22 of TS 23.503 [20], time period, traffic volume, Alternative Service Requirements (containing one or more QoS Reference parameters or Requested Alternative QoS Parameter Sets in a prioritized order), QoS parameter(s) to be measured, Reporting frequency, Target of reporting and optional an indication of local event notification as described in clause 6.1.3.21 of TS 23.503 [20], flow direction, Burst Arrival Time at UE (uplink) or UPF (downlink), Periodicity, Time domain, Survival Time.
Outputs, Required: Result.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.10 Nnef_MSISDN-less_MO_SMS service
5.2.6.10.1 General
See clause 4.13.7.
5.2.6.10.2 Nnef_MSISDN-less_MO_SMSNotify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_MSISDN-less_MO_SMSNotify
Description: NEF delivers to the SMS Payload to the AF. The NEF shall determine the notification destination URL of the AF based on configured information on the mapping of SME addresses to destination URLs.
Inputs, Required: SMS payload, GPSI and Application Port ID.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.11 Nnef_ServiceParameter service
5.2.6.11.1 General
This service is for allowing external party to provision of service specific parameters which can be used for the UE in 5GS. The detailed information is described in clause 4.15.6.7.
5.2.6.11.2 Nnef_ServiceParameter_Create operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ServiceParameter_Create
Description: The consumer stores service specific parameters in the UDR via the NEF.
Inputs, Required: Service Descriptor (e.g. the combination of DNN and S-NSSAI, an AF-Service-Identifier or an External Application Identifier)
Inputs, Optional: Service Parameters and Target UE identifiers (e.g. the address (IP or Ethernet) of the UE if available, GPSI if available, External Group Identifier if available), subscribedEvents, notificationDestination.
If identifiers of target UE(s) or a group of UEs are not provided, then the Service Parameters shall correspond to any UEs using the service identified by the Service Description.
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.11.3 Nnef_ServiceParameter_Update operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ServiceParameter_Update
Description: The consumer updates service specific parameters in the UDR via the NEF.
Inputs, Required: Service Descriptor (e.g. the combination of DNN and S-NSSAI, an AF-Service-Identifier or an External Application Identifier), Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: Service Parameters and Target UE identifiers (e.g. the address (IP or Ethernet) of the UE if available, GPSI if available, External Group Identifier if available).
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.11.4 Nnef_ServiceParameter_Delete operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ServiceParameter_Delete
Description: The consumer deletes service specific parameters from the UDR via the NEF.
Inputs, Required: Service Descriptor (e.g. the combination of DNN and S-NSSAI, an AF-Service-Identifier or an External Application Identifier), Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: Target UE identifiers (e.g. the address (IP or Ethernet) of the UE if available, GPSI if available, External Group Identifier if available).
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.11.5 Nnef_ServiceParameter_Get operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ServiceParameter_Get
Description: The consumer retrieves service specific parameters in the UDR via the NEF.
Inputs, Required: Service Descriptor (e.g. the combination of DNN and S-NSSAI, an AF-Service-Identifier or an External Application Identifier).
Inputs, Optional: Service Parameters and Target UE identifiers (e.g. the address (IP or Ethernet) of the UE if available, GPSI if available, External Group Identifier if available).
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, operation execution result indication, requested data.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.11.6 Nnef_ServiceParameter_Notify operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ServiceParameter_Notify
Description: This service operation is used by the NEF to notify a Service Parameter Authorisation Update (e.g. to revoke an authorization) to AF. Forwards a notification event related to the invocation of Nnef_ServiceParameter service to the AF, e.g. the notification of outcome of UE Policies Delivery to AF.
Inputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, GPSI, External Group Id, any UE, Event ID, Result.
The Transaction Reference ID identifies the AF request for service specific parameter provisioning that the event report is related to. The event ID may be the UE Policies delivery outcome defined in clause 4.15.6.7. The GPSI is the identifier of the UE for which the event report is related to.
Inputs, Optional: DNN, S-NSSAI, Event Information (defined on a per Event ID basis, for UE Policies delivery outcome it may include the result of the UE Policies delivery procedure and for unsuccessful results, an identifier of the reason), authorization update information (e.g. authorization revocation cause).
Outputs, Required: None.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.12 Nnef_APISupportCapability service
5.2.6.12.1 General
In order to support interworking with EPC, the NEF is integrated with SCEF as a combined SCEF+NEF node for network exposure as defined in clause 5.17.5 of TS 23.501 [2].
The common services provided by SCEF+NEF may become unavailable because the UE is now being served by a node (e.g. MME) or NF (e.g. AMF) that does not support that service. If the availability or expected level of support of a service API associated with a UE changes, for example due to a mobility between 5GC and EPC, the AF can be made aware of the change via this service.
This service consists of Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Notify service operations. It supports informing AF of the availability or expected level of support of a given service via a response to the One-time report type subscribe request of the AF or via a notification to the Continuous report type subscription of the AF.
5.2.6.12.2 Nnef_APISupportCapability_Subscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_APISupportCapability_Subscribe
Description: The AF subscribes to receive notification about the availability or expected level of support of a service API for a UE or a group of UEs.
Inputs, Required: UE ID or External Group ID, Report Type (One-time report or Continuous report).
Inputs, Optional: Duration of Reporting, callback URI.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication. When the subscription is accepted: Subscription Correlation ID, API indication.
5.2.6.12.3 Nnef_APISupportCapability_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_APISupportCapability_Notify
Description: The AF is notified about the availability or expected level of support of a service API for a UE or a group of UEs if it has subscribed to receive it.
Inputs, Required: API Indication, UE ID or External Group ID.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
5.2.6.12.4 Nnef_APISupportCapability_Unsubscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_APISupportCapability_Unsubscribe
Description: The AF unsubscribes to receive notification about the availability or expected level of support of a service API for a UE or a group of UEs.
Inputs, Required: UE ID or External Group ID.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
5.2.6.13 Nnef_NIDDConfiguration service
5.2.6.13.1 General
See clause 4.25.3.
5.2.6.13.2 Nnef_NIDDConfiguration_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_NIDDConfiguration_Create
Description: This service operation is used by the consumer to request NIDD Configuration between NF consumer and NEF to support NIDD via NEF.
Inputs, Optional: Reliable Data Service Configuration, Requested Action, TLTRI, NIDD Duration.
Inputs, Required: GPSI or External Group Identifier, AF Identifier, T8 Destination Address, MTC Provider Information).
Outputs, Required: TLTRI, Reliable Data Service Indication, Maximum Packet Size, Cause.
Outputs, Optional: NIDD Duration.
5.2.6.13.3 Nnef_NIDDConfiguration_TriggerNotify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_NIDDConfiguration_TriggerNotify
Description: NEF triggers NIDD Configuration Create Request if there is no NIDD Configuration between NF consumer and NEF.
Inputs, Required: GPSI, AF Identifier, NEF ID.
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.13.4 Nnef_NIDDConfiguration_UpdateNotify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_NIDDConfiguration_UpdateNotify
Description: This service operation is used by the NEF to notify NF consumer the NIDD Configuration Update due to NIDD Authorization Update.
Inputs, Required: GPSI, TLTRI, Result.
Inputs, Optional: Cause, NIDD Duration.
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.13.5 Nnef_NIDDConfiguration_Delete service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_NIDDConfiguration_Delete
Description: This service operation is used by the NF consumer to request NIDD Configuration delete between NF consumer and NEF to support NIDD via NEF.
Inputs, Required: TLTRI.
Outputs, Required: Cause.
5.2.6.14 Nnef_NIDD service
5.2.6.14.1 General
See clauses 4.25.4, 4.25.5 and 4.25.9.
5.2.6.14.2 Nnef_NIDD_Delivery service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_NIDD_Delivery
Description: This service operation is used by the NF consumer to deliver the unstructured data between NF consumer and NEF to support NIDD via NEF.
Inputs, Required: User Identity or External Group Identifier, unstructured data, TLTRI (Optional), Reliable Data Service Configuration (Optional), MO Exception Data Counter.
Outputs, Required: Cause.
5.2.6.14.3 Nnef_NIDD_DeliveryNotify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_NIDD_DeliveryNotify
Description: This service operation is used by the NEF to forward the unstructured data to NF consumer to support NIDD via NEF.
Inputs, Required: User Identity, unstructured data, TLTRI (Optional), Reliable Data Service Configuration (Optional).
Outputs, Required: Cause.
5.2.6.14.4 Nnef_NIDD_GroupDeliveryNotify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_NIDD_GroupDeliveryNotify
Description: This service operation is used by the NEF to inform the AF of the aggregated response of Group MT NIDD operation.
Inputs, Required: The TLTRI that was provided when the Nnef_NIDD_Delivery operation was invoked with an External Group Identifier, External Identifier list with associated with the External Group Identifier and cause values.
Inputs, Optional: Re-transmission Time(s).
Outputs, Required: None.
5.2.6.15 Nnef_SMContext service
5.2.6.15.1 General
The service provides the capability to create, update or release the SMF-NEF Connection. See clause 4.25.2 for the detailed procedure.
5.2.6.15.2 Nnef_SMContext_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_SMContext_Create
Description: This service operation is used by the consumer to request connection establishment between NF consumer and NEF to support NIDD via NEF.
Inputs, Required: User Identity, PDU session ID, NIDD information, S-NSSAI, DNN.
Inputs, Optional: RDS support indication, Serving PLMN Rate Control parameters, Small Data Rate Control parameters and Small Data Control Status.
Outputs, Required: Cause.
Outputs, Optional: Extended Buffering Support, NIDD Parameters, RDS support indication.
5.2.6.15.3 Nnef_SMContext_Delete service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_SMContext_Delete
Description: This service operation is used by the NF consumer to request SMF-NEF Connection release between NF consumer and NEF to support NIDD via NEF.
Inputs, Required: User Identity, PDU Session ID, NEF ID, S-NSSAI, DNN, Release Cause.
Outputs, Required: Cause.
Outputs, Optional: Small Data Rate Control Status, APN Rate Control Status.
5.2.6.15.4 Nnef_SMContext_DeleteNotify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_SMContext_DeleteNotify
Description: This service operation is used by the NEF to notify NF consumer that the SMF-NEF Connection for NIDD via NEF is no longer valid.
Inputs, Required: User Identity, PDU session ID, S-NSSAI, DNN, Reason of the SMF-NEF connection release
Inputs, Optional: Small Data Rate Control Status, APN Rate Control Status.
Outputs, Required: Cause.
5.2.6.15.5 Nnef_SMContext_Delivery service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_SMContext_Delivery
Description: This service operation is used by the NF consumer to deliver the unstructured data between NF consumer and NEF to support NIDD.
Inputs, Required: User Identity, PDU session ID, unstructured data.
Outputs, Required: Cause.
5.2.6.16 Nnef_AnalyticsExposure service
5.2.6.16.1 General
This service is for allowing NF Service Consumer to ask analytics information as specified in TS 23.288 [50].
5.2.6.16.2 Nnef_AnalyticsExposure_Subscribe operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AnalyticsExposure_Subscribe
Description: The NF consumer subscribes or modifies an existing subscription on analytics information.
Inputs, Required: (Set of) Analytics ID(s), Analytic Filter Information, Target of Analytic Reporting (UEs (e.g. GPSI), External Group Identifier, any UEs), Analytic Reporting Information, Notification Target Address (+ Notification Correlation ID). These input parameters are detailed in TS 23.288 [50].
Inputs, Optional: Subscription Correlation ID (in the case of modification of the analytic subscription), Expiry time, slice specific information, Geographical area.
NOTE 1: When the Analytics ID is set to "User Data Congestion", the input parameters are defined in TS 23.288 [50].
NOTE 2: The Geographical area could be provided as e.g. shapes (e.g. polygons, circles, etc.) or civic addresses (e.g. streets, districts, etc.) as referenced by OMA Presence API.
Outputs, Required: When the subscription is accepted: Subscription Correlation ID, Expiry time (required if the subscription can be expired based on the operator’s policy).
Outputs, Optional: First corresponding analytic report is included, if available.
5.2.6.16.3 Nnef_AnalyticsExposure_Unsubscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AnalyticsExposure_Unsubscribe
Description: The NF consumer unsubscribes to an existing subscription on analytics information.
Inputs, Required: Subscription Correlation ID.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
5.2.6.16.4 Nnef_AnalyticsExposure_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AnalyticsExposure_Notify
Description: NEF reports the analytics to the NF consumer that has previously subscribed.
Inputs, Required: Analytics ID(s), Notification Correlation Information, Analytic information (defined on a per Analytics ID basis). These input parameters are detailed in TS 23.288 [50].
Inputs, Optional: Timestamp of analytics generation, Probability assertion, Termination Request specified in TS 23.288 [50].
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
5.2.6.16.5 Nnef_AnalyticsExposure_Fetch service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AnalyticsExposure_Fetch
Description: The NF consumer requests analytics information.
Inputs Required: Analytics ID, Analytic Filter Information, Target of Analytic Reporting (UE (e.g. GPSI), External Group Identifier, any UEs), Analytic Reporting Information. These input parameters are detailed in TS 23.288 [50].
Inputs, Optional: Slice specific information, Geographical area.
NOTE 1: When the Analytics ID is set to "User Data Congestion", the input parameters are defined in TS 23.288 [50].
NOTE 2: The Geographical area could be provided as e.g. shapes (e.g. polygons, circles, etc.) or civic addresses (e.g. streets, districts, etc.) as referenced by OMA Presence API.
Outputs Required: Analytic information (defined on a per Analytics ID basis) specified in TS 23.288 [50].
Outputs, Optional: Timestamp of analytics generation, Probability assertion, specified in TS 23.288 [50].
5.2.6.17 Nnef_UCMFProvisioning service
5.2.6.17.1 General
This service is for allowing external party to provision the UCMF with UCMF dictionary entries for Manufacturer-assigned UE Radio Capability IDs.
5.2.6.17.2 Nnef_UCMFProvisioning_Create operation
Service operation name: Nnef_UCMFProvisioning_Create
Description: The consumer creates a UCMF dictionary entry (or more entries) for a Manufacturer-assigned UE Radio Capability ID via the NEF. For each UE Radio Capability ID the following inputs are provided:
a) a UE radio access capability set with respective Coding format or the UE radio access capability set in both TS 36.331 [16] and TS 38.331 [12] coding formats and each RATs’ UE Radio Capability for Paging; and
b) the related UE model(s) IMEI/TAC value(s) the UE radio capability ID applies to.
Inputs, Required: (list of) [UE Radio Capability ID, set(s) of UE Radio Access Capability set and UE Radio Capability for Paging and respective Coding format(s), (List of) IMEI/TAC value(s)].
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
Outputs, Optional: None.
The Coding format(s) indicates the format of the respective UE radio access capabilities as defined in TS 36.331 [16] or TS 38.331 [12].
5.2.6.17.3 Nnef_UCMFProvisioning_Delete operation
Service operation name: Nnef_UCMFProvisioning_Delete
Description: The consumer deletes a UCMF dictionary entry for a Manufacturer-assigned UE Radio Capability ID via the NEF. The consumer provides a (list of) UE radio capability ID value(s) to be deleted or it may provide the IMEI/TAC values for which the associated UE radio capability ID entries shall be no longer used.
Inputs, Required: UE Radio Capability ID(s) of the UCMF dictionary entry(ies) to be deleted or IMEI/TAC(s) that no longer use associated UE radio Capability ID(s).
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.17.4 Nnef_UCMFProvisioning_Update operation
Service operation name: Nnef_UCMFProvisioning_Update
Description: The consumer updates the list of IMEI/TAC values a UCMF dictionary entry(or a list of entries) applies to for a Manufacturer-assigned UE Radio Capability ID via the NEF. For each UE Radio Capability ID provided, (a list of) UE model(s) IMEI/TAC value(s) to be added or removed to the related UCMF entry is provided.
Inputs, Required: Update Type (one of "Add IMEI/TAC Values" or "Remove IMEI/TAC Values") and:
– If Update Type is "Add IMEI/TAC Values", the (list of) UE Radio Capability ID(s) of the UCMF dictionary entry(ies) to be updated and the related additional (list of) IMEI/TAC(s); or
– If Update Type is "Remove IMEI/TAC Values", the (list of) UE Radio Capability ID(s) of the UCMF dictionary entry(ies) to be updated and the related (list of) IMEI/TAC(s) to be removed.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: None.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.18 Nnef_ECRestriction service
5.2.6.18.1 General
This service is for allowing the AF to query status of Enhanced Coverage Restriction or enable/disable Enhanced Coverage Restriction per individual UE.
5.2.6.18.2 Nnef_ECRestriction_Get service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ECRestriction_Get
Description: The consumer query the status of Enhanced Coverage Restriction information.
Inputs, Required: GPSI, AF Identifier.
Inputs, Optional:
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: Enhanced Coverage Restriction information.
5.2.6.18.3 Nnef_ECRestriction_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ECRestriction_Update
Description: The consumer enables or disables the Enhanced Coverage Restriction.
Inputs, Required: GPSI, AF Identifier, Enhanced Coverage Restriction information.
Inputs, Optional: MTC Provider Information.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional:
5.2.6.19 Nnef_ApplyPolicy service
5.2.6.19.1 General
The service provides the capability to apply a previously negotiated Background Data Transfer Policy to a UE or a group of UEs. See clause 4.15.6.8 for the detailed procedure.
5.2.6.19.2 Nnef_ApplyPolicy_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ApplyPolicy Create
Description: The consumer requests to apply a policy to the UE.
Inputs, Required: AF Identifier, External Identifier or External Group ID, Background Data Transfer Reference ID for a previously negotiated policy of a background data transfer.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, result.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.19.3 Nnef_ApplyPolicy_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ApplyPolicy Update
Description: The consumer requests to update a policy to the UE.
Inputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID, Background Data Transfer Reference ID for a previously negotiated policy of a background data transfer.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Result.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.19.4 Nnef_ApplyPolicy_Delete service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ApplyPolicy Delete
Description: The consumer requests to delete a policy to the UE.
Inputs, Required: Transaction Reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Result.
Output (optional): None.
5.2.6.20 Void
5.2.6.21 Nnef_Location service
5.2.6.21.1 General
The service provides the capability to deliver UE location to AF.
5.2.6.21.2 Nnef_Location_LocationUpdateNotify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_Location_LocationUpdateNotify
Description: Provides UE location information to the consumer NF.
Inputs, Required: Identity of the AF, UE identifier (GPSI), event causing the location estimate (5GC-MO-LR), location estimate, age of location estimate, accuracy indication, LCS QoS class.
Inputs, Optional: Service identity.
Outputs, Required: Success/Failure indication.
Output (optional): Failure Cause (in the case of failure indication provided).
5.2.6.22 Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization Service
5.2.6.22.1 General
Service description: This service is to authorise an AF request and trigger a respective Npcf_AMPolicyAuthorization request. This service allows the NF consumer to subscribe/unsubscribe the notification of events for reporting change of service coverage defined in clause 6.1.3.18 of TS 23.503 [20]. The description of the Throughput requirements, service coverage requirements and policy duration are defined in clause 6.1.2.6.1 of TS 23.503 [20].
5.2.6.22.2 Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Create
Description: Authorizes the request and triggers an Npcf_AMPolicyAuthorization_Create, potentially translating GPSI to SUPI.
Inputs, Required: GPSI.
Inputs, Optional: Throughput requirements, service coverage requirements, policy duration, subscribed event(s).
The subscribed event includes Event ID as specified in Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Notify service operation, Event Reporting Information defined in Table 4.15.1-1 (only the Event Reporting mode and the immediate reporting flag when applicable), Notification Target Address.
Outputs, Required: Success or Failure.
Outputs, Optional: Identification of the created application context, the inputs that can be accepted by the PCF.
5.2.6.22.3 Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Update
Description: Provides updated information about an application context to the NEF and triggers an Npcf_AMPolicyAuthorization_Update.
Inputs, Required: Identification of the application context.
Inputs, Optional: Throughput requirements, service coverage requirements, policy duration.
Outputs, Required: Success or Failure.
Outputs, Optional: The inputs that can be accepted by the PCF.
5.2.6.22.4 Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Delete service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Delete
Description: Provides means for the NF Consumer to delete an application context by triggering an Npcf_AMPolicyAuthorization_Delete.
Inputs, Required: Identification of the application context.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Success or Failure.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.22.5 Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Notify
Description: provided by the NEF to notify NF consumers when the NEF receives from the PCF notifications about subscribed events.
Inputs, Required: Subscription Correlation ID, Event ID.
The event that can be subscribed is the event for reporting change of coverage defined in clause 6.1.3.18 of TS 23.503 [20].
Inputs, Optional: Event information as defined in clause 6.1.3.18 of TS 23.503 [20].
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.22.6 Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Subscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Subscribe
Description: provided by the NEF for NF consumers to explicitly subscribe the notification of events, triggering an Npcf_AMPolicyAuthorization_Subscribe.
Inputs, Required: Event ID as specified in Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Notify service operation, SUPI, Event Reporting Information defined in Table 4.15.1-1 (only the Event Reporting mode and the immediate reporting flag when applicable), Notification Target Address.
Inputs, Optional: Subscription Correlation ID (in the case of modification of the event subscription).
Outputs, Required: When the subscription is accepted: Subscription Correlation ID.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.22.7 Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Unsubscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Unsubscribe
Description: Enable NF consumers to explicitly unsubscribe the notification of events related to Nnef_AMPolicyAuthorization_Subscribe operation.
Inputs, Required: Subscription Correlation ID.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Success or Failure.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.23 Nnef_AMInfluence service
5.2.6.23.1 General
Service description: This service is to authorize the request and store in the UDR application data that can be retrieved by relevant PCFs in order to influence access and mobility management policies of one or multiple UEs. This service allows the NF consumer to subscribe/unsubscribe the notification of events about service coverage (defined in clause 6.1.3.18 of TS 23.503 [20]). The description of the Throughput requirements, service coverage requirements and policy duration are defined in clause 6.1.2.6.1 of TS 23.503 [20].
5.2.6.23.2 Nnef_AMInfluence_Create operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMInfluence_Create
Description: Authorize the request and store the AM influence data in the UDR, potentially translating GSPI to SUPI and External Group Identifier to Internal Group Identifier.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id.
The AF Transaction Id refers to the request.
Inputs, Optional: List of (DNN, S-NSSAI)(s), Target (GPSI, or External Group Identifier(s) and optionally indication of all UEs), throughput requirements, service coverage requirements, policy duration, List of External Application Identifiers, subscribed event(s).
The subscribed event(s) includes Event ID(s) as specified in Nnef_AMInfluence_Notify service operation, Event Reporting Information defined in Table 4.15.1-1 (only the Event Reporting mode and the immediate reporting flag when applicable), Notification Target Address.
When a list of External Application Identifiers is provided, the throughput requirement, service coverage requirements, policy duration and subscribed event(s) are assigned the same value for all External Application Identifiers.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.23.3 Nnef_AMInfluence_Update operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMInfluence_Update
Description: Authorize the request and forward the request to update the AM influence data, potentially translating GSPI to SUPI and External Group Identifier to Internal Group Identifier.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id.
The AF Transaction Id identifies the NF Service Consumer request to be updated.
Inputs, Optional: Same as in Nnef_AMInfluence_Create.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.23.4 Nnef_AMInfluence_Delete operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMInfluence_Delete
Description: Authorize the request and forward the request to delete the AM influence data.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id.
The AF Transaction Id identifies the NF Service Consumer request for AM influence data to be deleted.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.23.6 Nnef_AMInfluence_Notify operation
Service operation name: Nnef_AMInfluence_Notify
Description: Forward the notification of change of service coverage event report to the AF.
Inputs, Required: AF Transaction Id, Event ID.
The AF Transaction Id identifies the AF request for AM influence data that the event report is related to.
The event that can be subscribed is the event for reporting change of coverage defined in clause 6.1.3.18 of TS 23.503 [20]
Inputs, Optional: Event information (as defined in clause 6.1.3.18 of TS 23.503 [20]).
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.24 Void
5.2.6.25 Nnef_TimeSynchronization service
5.2.6.25.1 General
Service description: This service provides:
– authorization of NF Service Consumer requests;
– time synchronization service exposure as described in clause 5.27.1.8 of TS 23.501 [2] when the NF Service Consumer requests to create or update time synchronization configuration as well as to activate and deactivate the time synchronization service, for which the NEF uses service operations provided by TSCTSF as described in clause 5.2.27.
5.2.6.25.2 Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigCreate operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigCreate
Description: The consumer requests to create a time synchronization configuration and activate the time synchronization service with the configuration, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.2.2).
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.2.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.2.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.2.2.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.2.
5.2.6.25.3 Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigUpdate operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigUpdate
Description: The consumer requests to update the time synchronization configuration, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.2.3).
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.3.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.3.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.2.3.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.3.
5.2.6.25.4 Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigDelete operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigDelete
Description: The consumer requests to delete the time synchronization configuration and deactivate the corresponding time synchronization service, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.2.4).
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.4.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.4.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.2.4.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.4.
5.2.6.25.5 Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigUpdateNotify operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigUpdateNotify
Description: Forward the notification for the time synchronization configuration. When the NEF receives a notification of a change corresponding to a time synchronization configuration from the TSCTSF, it forwards the notification by invoking a Nnef_TimeSynchronization_ConfigUpdateNotify service operation to the NF consumer(s) that has subscribed for the event. The event parameters are described in Table 5.2.27.2.5-1.
Known NF Service Consumers: AF.
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.5.2.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.5.2.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.25.6 Nnef_TimeSynchronization_CapsSubscribe operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TimeSynchronization_CapsSubscribe
Description: The AF requests the subscription to receive notifications about time synchronization capabilities for a list of UE(s) or a group of UEs or any UEs using DNN/S-NSSAI combination, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.2.6).
Event Filters are used to specify the conditions to match for notifying the event. If there are no conditions to match then the Event Filter is not provided. The Event Filters supported by the service are described in Table 5.2.27.2.6-1.
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.6.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.6.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.2.6.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.6.
5.2.6.25.7 Nnef_TimeSynchronization_CapsUnsubscribe operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TimeSynchronization_CapsUnsubscribe
Description: The AF requests to unsubscribe from receiving notifications about time synchronization capabilities for a list of UE(s) or a group of UEs or any UE using a DNN/S-NSSAI combination, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.2.7).
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.7.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.2.7.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.7.
5.2.6.25.8 Nnef_TimeSynchronization_CapsNotify operation
Service operation name: Nnef_TimeSynchronization_CapsNotify
Description: Forward the notification for the time synchronization configuration.
When the NEF receives a notification of a change corresponding to a Subscription from the TSCTSF, it forwards the notification by invoking a Nnef_TimeSynchronization_CapsNotify service operation to the NF consumer(s) that has subscribed for the event. The event parameters are described in Table 5.2.27.2.8-1.
Known NF Service Consumers: AF.
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.8.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.2.8.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.25.9 Void
5.2.6.25.10 Void
5.2.6.25.11 Void
5.2.6.25.12 Void
5.2.6.26 Nnef_EASDeployment service
5.2.6.26.1 General
Service description: The EAS Deployment information management in the NEF provides functions for Node Level EAS Deployment information provision from AF and for subscribing and retrieving EAS Deployment Information in the UDR and providing EAS Deployment Information to the SMF. For related procedures see clause 6.2.3.4 of TS 23.548 [74].
5.2.6.26.2 Nnef_EASDeployment_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EASDeployment_Create
Description: The NF consumer requests to create EAS Deployment Information.
Inputs, Required: EAS Deployment Information.
Inputs, Optional: AF-service-identifier.
Outputs, Required: Result Indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.26.3 Nnef_EASDeployment_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EASDeployment_Update
Description: The NF consumer requests to Update EAS Deployment Information.
Inputs, Required: EAS Deployment Information.
Inputs, Optional: AF-service-identifier.
Outputs, Required: Result Indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.26.4 Nnef_EASDeployment_Delete service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EASDeployment_Delete
Description: The NF consumer requests to delete EAS Deployment Information.
Inputs, Required: Either:
– AF-identifier;
– S-NSSAI and DNN;
– EDI.
Inputs, Optional: Application Identifier, External Group Identifier.
Outputs, Required: Result Indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.26.5 Void
5.2.6.26.6 Nnef_EASDeployment_Subscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EASDeployment_Subscribe
Description: provided by the NEF for NF consumers to explicitly subscribe the notification of changes of EAS Deployment Information.
Inputs, Required: Event ID, Notification Target Address(+Notification Correlation ID).
Inputs, Optional: DNN, S-NSSAI, Application Identifier, Internal Group Identifier.
Outputs, Required: Result Indication. When the subscription is accepted: Subscription Correlation ID (reference of the subscription).
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.26.7 Nnef_EASDeployment_Unsubscribe service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EASDeployment_Unsubscribe
Description: provided by the NEF for NF consumers to explicitly unsubscribe the notification of changes of EAS Deployment Information.
Inputs, Required: Subscription Correlation ID (reference of the subscription).
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Result Indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.26.8 Nnef_EASDeployment_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_EASDeployment_Notify
Description: Provides subscribed event information, e.g. updated EAS Deployment Information of Application Identifier, to the NF Consumer.
Inputs, Required: Event ID, Notification Correlation ID, EAS Deployment Information.
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: Result Indication.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.27 Nnef_UEId service
5.2.6.27.1 General
See clause 4.15.10.
5.2.6.27.2 Nnef_UEId_Get operation
Service operation name: Nnef_UEId_Get
Description: Get the UE identifier.
Inputs, Required: UE address (i.e. IPv4/IPv6 address or MAC address), AF Identifier.
Inputs, Optional: DNN, S-NSSAI, IP domain, Application port ID, MTC Provider Information.
Outputs, Required: Result, AF specific UE Identifier represented as an External Identifier.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.28 Nnef_ASTI service
5.2.6.28.1 General
Service description: This service provides:
– authorization of NF Service Consumer requests;
– time synchronization service exposure as described in clause 5.27.1.8 of TS 23.501 [2] when a NF Service Consumer requests to control the 5G access stratum time distribution configuration, for which the NEF uses service operations provided by TSCTSF as described in clause 5.2.27.
5.2.6.28.2 Nnef_ASTI_Create operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ASTI_Create
Description: The consumer requests to activate the 5G access stratum time distribution, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.4.2).
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.2.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.2.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.4.2.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.2.
5.2.6.28.3 Nnef_ASTI_Update operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ASTI_Update
Description: The consumer requests to update the 5G access stratum time distribution configuration, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.4.3).
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.3.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.3.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.4.3.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.3.
5.2.6.28.4 Nnef_ASTI_Delete operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ASTI_Delete
Description: The consumer requests to delete the 5G access stratum time distribution configuration and deactivate the corresponding 5G access stratum time distribution service, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.4.4).
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.4.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.4.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.4.4.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.4.
5.2.6.28.5 Nnef_ASTI_Get operation
Service operation name: Nnef_ASTI_Get
Description: The consumer makes a query about the status of the access stratum time distribution, for which the NEF authorizes the request and invokes the corresponding service operation with TSCTSF (clause 5.2.27.4.5).
Inputs, Required: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.5.
Inputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.5.
Outputs, Required: Operation execution result indication and, in the case of successful operation, any outputs as specified in clause 5.2.27.4.5.
Outputs, Optional: As specified in clause 5.2.27.4.5.
5.2.6.29 Nnef_SMService service
5.2.6.29.1 General
Service description: This service can be used for SBI-based MO SM transmit through NEF for MSISDN-less MO SMS.
5.2.6.29.2 Nnef_SMService_MoForwardSm service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_SMService_MoForwardSm.
Description: Transmit MO SMS message from consumer NF to NEF.
Inputs, Required: SMS payload, Application port ID, SUPI, destination SME address (long/short code of the AF).
Inputs, Optional: None.
Outputs, Required: SMS message transmission result.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.30 Nnef_PDTQPolicyNegotiation service
5.2.6.30.1 General
Service description: This service provides planned data transfer with QoS requirements policy, which includes the following functionalities:
– Get planned data transfer with QoS requirements policies based on the request from AF; and
– Update planned data transfer with QoS requirements based on the selection provided by AF.
5.2.6.30.2 Nnef_PDTQPolicyNegotiation_Create service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PDTQPolicyNegotiation_Create
Description: The consumer requests a planned data transfer with QoS requirements policy.
Inputs, Required: ASP Identifier, Number of UEs, list of Desired time windows, QoS reference or individual QoS parameters as described in clause 6.1.3.22 of TS 23.503 [20].
Inputs, Optional: Network Area Information, Request for notification, Alternative Service Requirements.
Outputs, Required: PDTQ Reference ID, one or more planned data transfer with QoS requirements policies.
Output, Optional: None.
5.2.6.30.3 Nnef_PDTQPolicyNegotiation_Update service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PDTQPolicyNegotiation Update
Description: The consumer requests the selected planned data transfer with QoS requirements policy to be set.
Inputs, Required: PDTQ Reference ID, one planned data transfer with QoS requirements policies.
Inputs, Optional: Stop notification.
Outputs, Required: None.
Outputs, Optional: None.
5.2.6.30.4 Nnef_PDTQPolicyNegotiation_Notify service operation
Service operation name: Nnef_PDTQPolicyNegotiation_Notify
Description: NEF sends the PDTQ warning notification to the NF consumer.
Inputs, Required: PDTQ reference ID.
Inputs, Optional: Network Area Information, list of candidate Planned data transfer with QoS requirements policies.
Outputs, Required: None.