JR41101: CMVC 215570 - ADD A NEW PROMOTION FILTER TO APPLY PROMOTION ADJUSTMENTS TO THE LOWEST-PRICED ITEMS ONLY

7.0.0-WS-WCServer-FP009
WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.6 Fix Pack
WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.7 Fix Pack
WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.8 Fix Pack
WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 Fix Pack

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If you create a custom promotion using the OOTB
  CategorySameItemPercentOffPurchaseCondition template and split
  the pattern into two constraints for the purchase condition "X1"
  and the reward "X2".
  
  Apply the filter  for "X1 to select the most expensive item in
  the order":
        <Filter
  impl="com.ibm.commerce.marketing.promotion.condition.ItemSorting
  Filter">
         <SortingMethod>PriceHighToLow</SortingMethod>
        </Filter>
  
  Apply the filter  for "X2 to select the cheapest item in the
  order":
        <Filter
  impl="com.ibm.commerce.marketing.promotion.condition.ItemSorting
  Filter">
         <SortingMethod>PriceLowToHigh</SortingMethod>
        </Filter>
  
  The promotion is not being recognized when multiple quantities
  of the same qualifying item is purchased (overlap in "X1" and
  "X2").
  
  For example, given an order with two units of item, the
  promotion does not apply as the promotion engine is unable to
  distinguish which unit is the qualifying and which is the reward
  item.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• USERS AFFECTED:
  All WebSphere Commerce users who would like to apply the reward
  to the lowest priced items only and use the ItemSortingFilter
  filter.
  
  PROBLEM ABSTRACT:
  Need to apply the promotion "Buy X, get additional X at % off"
  to the lowest priced items only.
  
  BUSINESS IMPACT:
  ItemSortingFilter filter default behavior remains the same.  The
  SplitMethod parameter must be specified and set to
  SplitEndToStart to take effect.
  
  RECOMMENDATION:
  

Problem conclusion

• Split the purchase condition and reward into two constraints and
  sort in opposite directions using the ItemSortingFilter filter.
  The split method <SplitMethod>SplitEndToStart</SplitMethod>
  should be applied to only one constraint (the purchase condition
  or the reward and not both).  If applied to both, they will
  cancel each other out.
  
  For example,
  
  Create a custom promotion using the OOTB
  CategorySameItemPercentOffPurchaseCondition template and split
  the pattern into two constraints for the purchase condition "X1"
  and the reward "X2".
  
  Apply the filter  for "X1":
        <Filter
  impl="com.ibm.commerce.marketing.promotion.condition.ItemSorting
  Filter">
         <SortingMethod>PriceHighToLow</SortingMethod>
         <SplitMethod>SplitEndToStart</SplitMethod>
        </Filter>
  
  Apply the filter  for "X2":
        <Filter
  impl="com.ibm.commerce.marketing.promotion.condition.ItemSorting
  Filter">
         <SortingMethod>PriceLowToHigh</SortingMethod>
        </Filter>
  -------------------------------------------------------------
  The latest available maintenance information can be obtained
  from the Recommended Fixes for WebSphere Commerce technote:
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=3046&uid=swg21261296
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WC BUS EDITION

• Fixed component ID

  5724I3800

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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