Understanding Common Attributes

A common attribute in the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Configurator system is a trait or characteristic that is shared by several segments in a configured item. You can set up and define a common attribute in Common Attributes UDC table (32/CA). You then attach the common attribute to a particular segment using the Common Attribute field in Configured Item Segments (P3291).

Note: If using common attribute functionality, set the Common Attribute Display and Common Attribute Display Scope processing options on the Processing tab for the Configured Item Revisions program (P3210).

You enter the value for the common attribute at order entry. When the value is entered in the Attribute Value field on the Configurator Common Attributes form, the value automatically fills the answer field for all of the segments that are associated with that common attribute. This process makes order entry input easier, reduces order entry time, and also reduces potentially costly order entry errors.