Making ItemMaster fields editable

In the code list ItemMasterUpdateFields you specify the fields that are updated by the ItemMaster BOD import from the ERP system. You can also specify the trading partner-specific fields that can be edited on the Manage Item Master page.

To make ItemMaster fields editable:

  1. Select Administrative Functions > Manage Codes.
  2. Click the Drill down button of the ItemMasterUpdateFields code list.
  3. Click Edit.
  4. Click the Drill down button of one of the fields in the Code List Properties.
    You can edit these fields:
    • Base Unit of Measurement Code
    • Commodity Code of Item
    • Customs Procedure for Item
    • Default Tariff Agreement
    • Item Main Description
    • Electronic Product Code
    • Federal Trade Commission Country of Origin
    • Federal Trade Commission Type
    • Hazardous Material Description
    • Hazardous Material ID
    • Hazardous Material Indicator
    • List of Countries of Origin
    • List of Item Descriptions
    • List of External Attributes
    • NAFTA Cost Method
    • NAFTA Country of Origin
    • Preference Criterion
    • Preferential Trade Agreement
    • Special Item Characteristics
    • Substantial Transformation Country of Origin
    • Global Trade Item Number
  5. In the Manage Code Properties dialog box, select one of the update options from the Update Mode drop-down list.
    Always Update Target Field
    The master data field is always updated by the imported data. The field cannot be edited in the detail view of the Manage Item Master page.
    Never Update Target Field
    The master data field is never updated by the imported data. You can edit the field in the detail view of the Manage Item Master page and change it as required.
    No Update if Source Field is Empty
    If the imported master data field is empty, the master data field is not updated. You can edit the field in the detail view of the Manage Item Master page and change it as required.
    Only Update if Target Field is Empty
    If the master data field is empty, the field is updated by the imported data. You can edit the field in the detail view of the Manage Item Master page and change it as required.
  6. To save the list of codes, click Save.
    A notification displays that the code list has been saved successfully.