You can add specific details, such as sourcing information, and assign
them a date range through which they are effective.
About this task
Note: IBM® strongly
recommends the use of sourcing rules instead of advanced distribution groups. This feature is
provided for backward compatibility purposes only.
Note: If setting up advanced distribution
rules, do not use the base distribution rules under the distribution
detail tab.
To add advanced distribution details
to a distribution rule:
Procedure
- In the Distribution Group Details window,
choose the Advanced tab.
- From the Distribution table, choose the Create
New icon. The Distribution Details pop-up window displays.
- Enter information in the applicable fields.
Refer to Table 1 for
field value descriptions.
- Choose the Save icon.
Table 1. Advanced distribution details window
Field |
Description |
All Items |
Select this option to apply the distribution rule to all of
the items in the node you are setting the rule up for. |
Apply To A Specific Item At This Source |
Select this option to apply the distribution rule to a specific
item in the node or organization you are setting the rule up for. |
Primary Info |
Item ID |
If you selected Apply To Specific Item At This Source, enter
the item ID for which you are creating the Distribution Rule. |
Active |
Check Active if the distribution rules are active. |
Item Name at Ship Node |
If you selected Apply To Specific Item At This Source, enter
the node's name for the item. The distribution record created for
the inventory consolidator displays in the Inventory Console. |
Priority |
Enter a priority number for the node for this item and inventory
scheduling, with 0 being the highest priority. |
Effective Start Date |
The date the distribution details take effect. |
Effective End Date |
The date after which the distribution details are no longer
applied. |
Source |
Source Ship Node |
Choose Source Ship Node and select the applicable node if you
are setting up the distribution details to be sourced from a particular
ship node. |
Source Organization For Inventory Kept Externally |
Choose Source Organization and select the applicable organization
if you are setting up the distribution details to be sourced from
a particular organization. |