Assign an attribute to a classification

An attribute is an inherent characteristic of an item. You can assign an attribute to a classification so that all the items in the classification can be assigned the common attribute. You can manage attributes in the context of classifications only if you have selected the Distinct Attributes classification purpose when defining the purposes for the classifications.

About this task

You can assign an attribute to a classification from the Classification Management screen.

To assign an attribute to a classification:

1. Navigate to the Classification List screen. To navigate to the Classification List screen, perform the following steps:
   1. Log in to Sterling™ Business Center as an Item Administrator.
   2. The application home page is displayed. Click the Products tab.
   3. From the Products home page, click Manage Classifications in the Catalog dashlet.

      The Classification List screen is displayed.

2. Click the Classification ID hyperlink corresponding to the classification to which you want to assign an attribute.
3. From the Classification Hierarchy tree that is displayed, select the corresponding classification value.

   The Classification Value Details panel is displayed.

4. In the Related Tasks panel, click Manage Attribute Assignment.
5. In the Attributes panel that is displayed, click Add.
6. The Select Attribute dialog box is displayed. Select the attribute that you want to assign to the classification, and click Select.

   The selected attribute is added to the list of attributes in the Attributes panel.