This document defines a technology independent model for a set of abstract services that is located above the application layer of the OSI model, and that is used for exchanging transaction messages based on the transaction models defined in IEC 62264-5. The model, which is called the Messaging Service Model (MSM), is intended for interoperability between manufacturing operations domain applications and applications in other domains. NOTE It is recognized that other sets of services not defined in accordance with this document are possible for the exchange of MOM information and are not deemed invalid as a result of this document.