Using the Division Name Function to Display the Division Name

This example describes how to create a calculated field that displays the division name of the user who is currently logged in. If this user creates a service request, then Siebel CRM displays this field.

To use the Division Name function to display the division name

  1. In Siebel Tools, in the Object Explorer, click Business Component.

  2. In the Business Components list, locate the Service Request business component.

  3. In the Object Explorer, expand the Business Component tree, and then click Field.

  4. In the Fields list, create a new field using values from the following table.

    Property Value

    Calculated

    TRUE

    Calculated Value

    DivisionName()

    Name

    Division (Calc)

    Parent Name

    Service Request

    Type

    DTYPE_TEXT

  5. In the Fields list, create another new field using values from the following table.

    Property Value

    Column

    ATTRIB_03

    Join

    S_SRV_REQ_X

    Name

    Reported By Division

    Pre Default Value

    Field: 'Division Name'

    Read Only

    TRUE

  6. Display the field you created in the relevant applets.