Mapping from source class to target
Classification Mapping Process
This process describes how to map a source classification to a target classification. It is useful when catalogs are provided in ECLASS or UNSPSC and need to be aligned with your internal classification system.
Step-by-step guide on DC4
To upload a source mapping, following steps have to be taken:
Navigate to Settings section on the left
Select Classification management from the dropdown menu
Step 2 – In the Classification Systems tab, click the Upload button at the top right. Select the target organization, enter a name for the upload, choose the appropriate type and version, select the file, and click Upload to complete the process.
Step 3 – In the Classification Mappings tab, select the target organization. Enter a name for the upload, choose the appropriate type, and specify both the source and target classifications. Select the file, click Upload, and wait for the file to be validated.
Step-by-step guide on CCS
To upload a source mapping, following steps have to be taken:
Navigate to Organization section on the top bar
Select Classification Mapping from the dropdown menu
Scroll down to see the upload section
Specify all the mandatory data
Choose the type of mapping – Source mappings
Make sure that chosen organization is correct
Define the classification file in excel format in accordance with the template file you find on the right side of this wiki page.
Choose Source Classification from the dropdown list
Choose Target Classification from another dropdown list
Click Upload file and wait for file to be validated
Mapping Template file:
Column SourceClassID means ID from source
Column TargetClassID means ID from target
In case of VALIDATION_ERROR see the log file or navigate to the further part of this document – Dealing with Error Messages