Merging Duplicate Data Elements

You can now consolidate duplicate data elements and at the same time retain your translations under a single master data element record.

To utilize the merge feature

  1. On the Data Mapping Automation menu, select Inventory manger. The Inventory manger screen appears.

  2. Select the View button under Personal data configuration. The Personal data configuration screen appears.

  3. Select the Data elements tab.
  4. Click the Context menu button. Select Merge data elements.


  5. The Select data element records screen appears.

  6. Complete the fields. For more information see Data Elements Records. Click the Next button.
  7. The Select a data category and data classification screen appears. Choose a category to assign the data element to. Click the Next button.


  8. The Review merge summary screen appears.


  9. Click the Merge button. The conformation dialog appears.


  10. Click the Merge button. You will receive a notification via the Alert Center when the merge is complete.

Data Element Records Screen Reference



Field
Description
Master

Master record will serve as a baseline for the final result and will be retained after the merge.

Name

Select the data element names you wish to merge.

Language (optional)

Name of the data element will show up as the translated value for the language selected.