PEM Lifecycle
The following diagram showcases all the states a PEM can be in, from creation to discardment.
| State | Definition |
|---|---|
| new | The PEM resource has been created in the platform. |
| registered | The PEM's activation request has been forwarded to the Italian Tax Authority. |
| activated | The Italian Tax Authority has correctly provided the PEM's certificate. |
| online | The PEM can correctly issue receipts. |
| offline | The PEM is not able to function due to hardware, software, or server communication problems. |
| discarded | The PEM enters this state at the end of its lifecycle. It results in the revocation of the certificate and the blocking of the serial number. |
the Supplier handles
- the creation of a new PEM
- its discardment
the Merchant
- starts the activation process
E-Receipts
- handles the transition from online to offline and viceversa