Attribute types

This table shows the attribute types that can be selected in monitor definitions and activation policies.


Attribute type	Icon	Description
Data Element		An element in a business document that can have a value. For example, an Amount element. A data element can be selected. Note: If the data element is contained in a repeating group, the data element can exist multiple times in a business document. A data element can contain attributes. To view the attributes, expand the data element node.
Repeating Element		A special type of data element that can exist multiple times in a business document. For example, a Note element. A repeating element can be selected. A repeating element can contain attributes. To view the attributes, expand the repeating element node.
Attribute		An attribute in a business document that can have a value. For example, a currencyID that is linked to an Amount element. An attribute can be selected. Note: If the data element is contained in a repeating element or in a repeating group, the attribute can exist multiple times in a business document.
Group		A grouping element in a business document that does not have a value, but contains other group elements or attributes. For example, a `SalesOrderHeader`. A group has children, such as data elements, attributes, or other groups. To view the children, expand the group node.
Repeating Group		A special type of group that can exist multiple times in a business document. For example, a `SalesOrderLine`. A group has children, such as data elements, attributes, or other groups. To view the children, expand the repeating group node.