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The Distribution Targets Tab
The Distribution Targets tab is an object information tab that shows the distribution targets that are associated with an object at that time. This tab is available from the Customize menu associated with the details page of a part, document, process plan, or resource (such as a process material, skill or tooling). For more information on displaying this tab see Displaying the Distribution Targets Tab.
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The Distribution Targets table can also be seen on the Related Objects tab on a part or document information page.
From the Distribution Targets tab, you can sort the distribution target information, remove or add distribution targets, and view related transactions.
Actions
The following actions are available from the toolbar on the Distribution Targets tab.
Action
Description
Remove
Removes the selected distribution target associations from the object.
Associate Distribution Targets
Show Related ESI Transactions
Displays any Related ESI Transactions associated with the object and the selected targets.
Attributes
The Distribution Targets table that is accessed from the Information Page Customize menu for a given business object has the following columns
Column
Description
Number
Unique identifier for a distribution target.
Distribution Target Name
Identifies the destination to which this business object is published. The value displayed is not the unique target name, but instead a readable form of the destination.
Status
Indicates whether the distribution target is Active and can receive published business objects, or Inactive and unavailable to receive published business objects.
Default for Context
Indicates whether or not the distribution target is the default distribution target for all business objects, for the context that the target belongs to.
Publishing Status
Identifies the status of publication of the business object to the distribution target, such as Pending, Succeeded, Failed, Warning or Partially Succeeded.
Publishing Date
Identifies the date and time this business object was published to the distribution target.