Defining Item Attribute Controls
You can choose between centralized and decentralized control of item attributes. The control level you define for an attribute applies to all items. Defining attribute controls does not determine the value of an attribute, only the level at which it is controlled. You assign values to the attributes when you define an item.
Attention: Oracle strongly recommends that you create only one Item Master organization. Assign all other organizations to this master. This allows you to associate the same item with a variety of assigned organizations--eliminating the need to replicate identical items between organizations. This documentation assumes you are using a single Item Master.
To define item attribute controls:
2. Scan the information displayed in the Group Name and Attribute Name fields to locate the desired attribute.
The Group Name field displays the name for a group of attributes. Attributes are grouped by function, such as Main, Inventory, and Receiving. When you define or update items, define templates, or view item attributes, you can display the attributes for a particular group. This makes it easier to locate a specific attribute.
3. Select a control level for the attribute.
Master Level: Define and maintain this attribute at the Master level. For the same item, the values of this attribute are identical across all organizations.
Org Level: Define and maintain this attribute at the Organization level. For the same item, each organization may define a different value for this attribute.
4. Choose a status setting for each status attribute.
Defaults Value: Value of this attribute, as defined by the status code, defaults when you assign the status to an item. You can change this default value.
Not Used: Use neither default nor status control.
Sets Value: Value of this attribute, as defined by the status code, defaults when you assign the status to an item. Once assigned, you cannot change the default.
See Also
Item Attribute Controls
Defining Item Status Codes
Defining Items
