Define the source specifications in the compatibility rules

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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  • Define a source specification in a compatibility rule so that you can create a horizontal relationship in your product catalog.

    Before you begin

    Ensure that you have created a compatibility rule. To learn more, see Create a compatibility rule.

    Role required: sn_prd_pm.product-catalog_manager, sn_prd_pm_adv.catalog_creator

    About this task

    A source specification record includes the details of a source product inventory item in the compatibility rule. After you create a compatibility rule, you can configure the characteristics of your source specification.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Product Catalog Management > Compatibility Rule.
    2. In the Compatibility Rules list, select the compatibility rule that you want to define the source specification for.
    3. On the form, select the Source Configuration related list.
    4. Select New and fill in the fields.
      Table 1. Specification Configuration form
      Field Description
      Specification Based on the specification that you selected when you created the compatibility rule, this field auto-populates with your product, service, or resource specification.
      Characteristic Characteristic to define the source specification in the compatibility rule.

      Select the characteristic that is associated with the product, service, or resource specification.

      Characteristic Option Characteristic option to define the source specification in the compatibility rule.

      Select the characteristic options that are associated with the product, service, or resource specification.

    5. Select Submit.

    What to do next

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