Reviewing the list of code lists

The Code Lists page shows the most important field information for each code list in the application.

To review the list of code list:

  1. Select Master Data > Code Lists.
  2. Review this field information:
    Name
    Review or specify the unique name of the code list.
    Description
    Review or specify an explanatory text for the code list.
    Hierarchy Structure

    The search hierarchy structure is used to store codes and to access the code information, for example:

    • CodeListHierarchyAE with hierarchy tenant, accounting entity, and location: This search hierarchy structure is used in the code list TimeZonesOwn to determine the time zone of a user who is logged on to the application.
    • CodeListHierarchyTradingPartner with hierarchy tenant and trading partner: This search hierarchy structure is used in the code list UnitsOfMeasures to determine the trading partner-specific code mapping for units of measures.
    When editing, click the Lookup button and select a hierarchy from the predefined hierarchy code lists.
    Component
    Each code list must be assigned to a functional area of the application. If a code list is used by several functional areas, it must be assigned to the area Infor Automotive Exchange Common.
    When editing, select a functional area to which the code list is assigned from the drop-down list.
    Populated
    A selected check box shows that codes are defined for the code list on the Codes page.
    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.