Defining a Distribution Hierarchy

Procedure

To define 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. Click the Add button in the Page Title area of the Extended Lookup screen.
    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 of the 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.

  6. Enter the required details.
  7. Click Save.
    The distribution hierarchy is defined.

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Extended Lookup screen Extendable Lookup (Distribution Hierarchy)