Updating Map Spec Overview

You can update the Map Spec Overview tab and update various aspects of a mapping specification that includes:

  • Specification name and its description
  • Version label
  • Mapping states and sub-states
  • Syncing metadata with a mapping specification
  • Job name XRef

To update the Map Spec Overview tab, follow these steps:

  1. In the Additional Mapping Information pane, on the Map Spec Overview tab, click .
  2. Select or enter appropriate values in the fields. Fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory. Refer to the following table for field descriptions.

    3. Field Name

    Description

    Specification Name

    Specifies the mapping specification name.

    For example, EDW_PROD_IDS_Benefits_Detail.

    For more information on naming conventions, refer to the Best Practices section.

    Version Label

    Specifies the version label of the mapping specification.

    For example, EDW_PROD_IDS_Benefits_Detail (Alpha).

    For more information on configuring version display of maps, refer to the Configuring Version Display topic.

    State Name

    Specifies the mapping state of the mapping specification.

    For example, In Progress.

    For more information on configuring mapping states, refer to the Configuring Mapping State Settings topic.

    Sub State Name

    Specifies the sub-state of the mapping specification.

    For example, Needs Approval.

    For more information on configuring mapping sub-states, refer to the Configuring Mapping State Settings topic.

    Sync Source Metadata

    Switch Sync Source Metadata to ON to sync source metadata with the mapping specification.

    Sync Target Metadata

    Switch Sync Target Metadata to ON to sync target metadata with the mapping specification.

    Job Name XRef

    Specifies the equivalent ETL mapping name.

    For example, ErwinDIS931.

    Description

    Specifies the description for the mapping specification.

    For example: This is a map between EDW source and IDS target systems.

    You cannot edit Map Id, Workflow Status, and Map Specification Version.

    For more information on workflow status, refer to the Managing Mapping Manager Workflows topic.

  3. Click .

    4. The fields on the Map Spec Overview tab are updated.