Copying a Distribution Hierarchy

Instead of creating a distribution hierarchy from scratch, you can create a new distribution hierarchy using an existing distribution hierarchy This is possible through copying a distribution hierarchy. On copying a distribution hierarchy, the details are copied to the new distribution hierarchy. You can then edit the details, if required.

Prerequisites

To copy a distribution hierarchy, you should have:

  • Distribution hierarchy(whose copy you want to create) defined in the application

  • Distribution hierarchy business object defined in the application

Procedure

To copy a distribution hierarchy:

  1. Click the Admin link in the Application toolbar.
    A list appears.
  2. From the Admin menu, select E and then click Extended Lookup.
    The Extended Lookup Query screen appears.
  3. Search for C1-HIERARCHY business object.
  4. In the Search Results section, click the Description link corresponding to the C1-HIERARCHY business object.
    The Extended Lookup screen appears.
  5. In the Extended Lookup Value List zone, click the Duplicate (The Duplicate Icon) icon in the Duplicate column corresponding to the distribution hierarchy whose copy you want to create.

    The Hierarchy screen appears. It contains the following sections:

    • Main - Used to specify basic details about the distribution hierarchy.

    • Hierarchy List - Used to specify the hierarchy list of distribution.

    Main - This section contains the following fields:

    Field Name Field Description Mandatory (Yes or No)
    Hierarchy Code Displays the unique hierarchy code. Yes
    Parent Person Relationship Type Displays the person relationship type used for going in parent hierarchy. No
    Child Person Relationship Type Displays the person relationship type used for going in child hierarchy. No
    Description Displays the description of the distribution hierarchy extended lookup value. Yes
    Override Description Displays the overridden description of the distribution hierarchy extended lookup value. No
    Detailed Description Displays the additional information about the distribution hierarchy extended lookup value. No
    Status Displays the status of the distribution hierarchy extended lookup value. No

    Hierarchy List - This section contains the following columns:

    Column Name Column Description Mandatory (Yes or No)
    Sequence Used to indicate the order of priority according to which the distribution will be made in hierarchy. Yes
    Value Used to specify the value of hierarchy. Yes
    Note:

    You must specify at least one hierarchy list while defining a distribution hierarchy.

    If you want to specify more than one hierarchy within the hierarchy list, click the Add (The Add Icon) icon in the Hierarchy List section and then specify the details. However, if you want to remove a hierarchy from the hierarchy list, click the Delete (The Delete Icon) icon corresponding to the hierarchy.

    Tip: Alternatively, you can click the Duplicate button in the Extended Lookup Value zone to create a copy of the distribution hierarchy.
  6. Enter the required details.
  7. Add to the hierarchy list, if required.
  8. Click Save.
    The new distribution hierarchy is defined.

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Extended Lookup screen Extendable Lookup (Distribution Hierarchy)