How can I use attribute groups to control data quality?

While defining an item class, select the attributes that participate in data quality in the order that you want them to be applied. All selected attributes are used for classification and standardization.

You can also select attributes to be used for matching duplicate items. If an attribute isn't marked for matching, it's used for classification only and isn't used to identify duplicates.

To use attribute groups to control data quality:

1. In the Setup and Maintenance work area, use the Manage Item Classes task:

   • Offering: Product Management

   • Functional Area: Items

   • Task: Manage Item Classes

2. On the Manage Item Classes page, select the item class and click Edit.

3. On the Edit Item Class page, navigate to the Pages and Attribute Groups tab.

4. Select the Matching subtab.

5. Select Actions > Select and Add.

6. In the Select and Add: Data Quality Attributes window, search for one or more desired attribute groups.

7. Select an attribute from the attribute group to be used when checking data quality. Repeat for other attributes that you want to use for checking data quality.

   Note:

   Items across item classes are used for matching if they have the same set of matching attribute values, without regard for the position of the item class in the item class taxonomy.

   The matching attributes are inherited down the item class hierarchy. The matching attributes present in an item class drive the identification of potential duplicates. Therefore, if any new matching attributes are added to a child item class, then any items belonging to such child item classes won't be shown as potential duplicates.