Other Actions

Delete Orphans

Action Delete Orphans scans the distribution elements catalog and deletes those distribution elements for which no source objects exist.

By source object we mean an object (service, product, product type, project, organization unit, cost center, business partner) in the production chain that is represented by the distribution element. An 'orphan' distribution element is then a distribution element which has been created for an object that no longer exists. E.g. a distribution element ben created in the past for a cost center which was later on deleted.

Calling the Delete Orphans action

1. In the Distribution Elements catalog, right-click to call the context menu and select 'Delete orphans'
2. A dialog informing you about the number of deleted objects opens. Click 'OK' to finalize the action.

Update Moniker

Action Update Moniker scans the distribution elements catalog and updates distribution elements whose foreign keys do not match the primary keys of the objects the represent.

For instance, if due to inconsistency during data import a cost center with a particular business key is identified by a primary key different from the one registered in the distribution element representing the cost center, the action will fix the distribution element to match the cost center data.

Calling the Update Moniker action

1. In the Distribution Elements catalog, right-click to call the context menu and select 'Update Moniker'
2. The action gets executed and the catalog is automatically refreshed.