Reviewing the list of field mappings

The Field Mappings page includes a list of the defined field mappings. A field mapping must be defined with a name, a description, and an accounting entity.

To review the list of field mappings:

  1. Select Release Management > Configuration > Field Mappings.
  2. Review this information:
    Name
    This field shows the unique name of the field mapping. Defined standard field mappings are used as defaults:
    • Standard Planning Schedule: Standard field mapping for a planning schedule in both message directions.
    • Standard Shipment Schedule: Standard field mapping for a shipment schedule in both message directions.
    • Standard Sequence Schedule: Standard field mapping for a sequence schedule in both message directions.
    • Standard Sequence Schedule CallOff: Standard field mapping for an incoming sequential call-off.
    • Standard Shipment: Standard field mapping for an incoming shipment.
    • Standard Shipment (Reference): Standard field mapping for an incoming referenced shipment.
    • Referenced Planning Schedule (RAN): This field mapping controls the import of the RAN number on requirement level. The RAN number is not published in the Planning Schedule BOD.
    • Referenced Shipment Schedule (RAN): This field mapping controls the publishing of the RAN number in the Shipment Schedule BOD.

    You can define separate field mappings for shipment schedules, sequence schedules, sequential call-offs, planning schedules, and shipments of a trading partner. Field mappings for a specific trading partner must be assigned to the trading partner mapping rule on the Trading Partner Mappings page.

    Description
    Review or specify an explanatory description of the field mapping.
    Last Update User
    The field shows the user who performed the last update.
    Last Update Date
    The field shows the date of the last update.
    Accounting Entity
    The accounting entity is a corporation or a subset of a corporation. The accounting entity is independent in regard to one or more operational functions or accounting functions. An accounting entity produces a P&L and balance sheet from a complete, balanced set of transactions, and is often a legal entity. An accounting entity is defined within a tenant and can contain locations.