Dirty words

Validation rules of this type can be utilized to check imported item data whether individual supplier attributes contain prohibited words or text fragments.

Note
In the process of a transformation, the validation rule is applied to the transformed iPIM Supply attributes.
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Prohibited words and text fragments can be define in the “Prohibited words” area of iPIM CC.

In order to set up a validation rule of this type, proceed as follows:

  1. Select the rule type “Dirty words” from the menu.
  2. Click on the Add button to call up the corresponding dialog box.
  1. Enter a name for the validation rule in the input field “Title”.
  2. Possibly enter a short description in the input field “Description”.
  3. Possibly tick the “Activate rule” checkbox to activate the rule.
  4. Possibly tick the “External rule” checkbox to define the rule as an external rule so that the validation result is also visible in iPIM SSP.
  1. Possibly tick the “Internal rule” checkbox to define the rule as an internal rule. An internal rule can be used as a subordinate rule of validation rules of particular rule types (since version 5.4.2).
  2. From the “Attribute” menu, select an iPIM Supply attribute whose attribute values are to be checked whether they contain prohibited words. Possibly use the text search to filter the list of attributes by a search term.
  3. Possibly add further iPIM Supply attributes:
    1. Click on the Add button. Following this, another menu appears.
    2. Select the iPIM Supply attribute from the menu.
    3. Repeat these steps for any additional attribute.
  4. Determine the behaviour in case of an unsuccessful validation. In order to do so, select the appropriate option from the “Result of validation rule hits” menu:
    • Error: The corresponding items are marked as invalid.
    • Warning: The corresponding items are flagged with a warning.
    • Rule: A subordinate rule is carried out. Select the subordinate rule from the menu (since version 5.4.2).
  5. Possibly configure a test run and carry it out in order to check if the configuration of the rule is valid.
  • In order to finish the configuration, click on the Save button. If the process was successful, a corresponding message will appear. The validation rule of is now set up.
  • In order to cancel the process, click on the Cancel button.
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In order to deselect a selected attribute, click on the button in the row of the attribute.