ItemCategories
Manages item categories, which define the classification and organization of items within catalogs.
Columns
| Name | Type | Description |
| CategoryId [KEY] | Long | The unique identifier assigned to the item category. This identifier is used for reference but should not be included in service calls to create categories within catalogs. |
| CategoryCode | String | The unique code that identifies the item category in the user interface. This code is used for quick reference and system integration. |
| CategoryName | String | The name of the category, providing a human-readable identifier for organizing and managing item classifications. |
| CatalogId [KEY] | Long | The unique identifier assigned to the catalog that contains this category. This identifier ensures that the category is correctly linked to the appropriate catalog. |
| CatalogCode | String | The unique code that identifies the catalog in which this category resides. This code is used for navigation and reporting within the system. |
| ParentCategoryCode | String | The unique code that identifies the parent category in a category hierarchy. This code establishes the hierarchical relationship between parent and child categories. |
| Description | String | A detailed description of the item category. This field provides context on the category’s intended purpose, scope, and business use case. |
| StartDate | Date | The date when the item category becomes active. This date determines when the category is available for use in item classification. |
| EndDate | Date | The date when the item category becomes inactive. This date prevents the use of obsolete categories in new assignments. |
| ItemsOnlyFlag | Bool | Indicates whether the category can contain only items or both items and child categories. A value of 'true' means the category is restricted to items only, while 'false' allows both items and subcategories. |
| SharedFlag | Bool | Indicates whether the category is shared across multiple catalogs. A value of 'true' means the category is available for use in multiple item catalogs. |
| CreationDateTime | Datetime | The timestamp when the category was created. This timestamp helps track the category's creation for auditing and historical reference. |
| LastUpdateDateTime | Datetime | The timestamp of the most recent update to the category. This timestamp ensures proper version control and change tracking. |
| Bind_CatalogCode | String | The catalog code used for binding category data during service calls or data retrieval operations. This code ensures consistency in catalog-category relationships. |
| Finder | String | The name of the predefined finder query used to retrieve category records dynamically. This query improves search efficiency and category management. |
| FunctionalAreaId | Long | The unique identifier of the functional area associated with this category. This identifier ensures that categories are correctly linked to relevant business functions. |