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Create context variable for a target source

Create a context variable manually if you want to configure more context variables for a target source.

Before you begin

Select the Goal Framework for SPM scope for the application.

Role required: sn_gf.goal_admin

About this task

The Context variable provides information that can be used to fetch the required data and auto-update the Actual value on the target form. After a context variable is created for the target source, the goal user can configure the Actual Value Source Configuration section on the Target form so that the Actual value gets auto-updated.

Creating a context variable is similar to creating a column on a table.

To create a context variable for the target source type PA Indicator and the breakdown is of Choice list type, see Create a context variable for a PA Indicator target source.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Enterprise Goal Management > Target Sources.

  2. Open the required target source that you want to create a context variable for.

  3. In the Context Variables related list, click New.

  4. On the form, fill in the fields.

    For a description of the field values, see Context Variable form.

  5. Click Submit.