Matches Found Clauses

A matches found definition is a component of a comparison rule defined in the Comparison Rules (SP) application. You use the Matches Found subtab on the Comparison Rule tab in the application to create matches found clauses. Each clause specifies the acceptable ratio of Data Set 1 object instances to Data Set 2 object instances in the comparison after the system applies the data set filter or filters. You can use the following operators to define the ratio between Data Set 1 object instances and Data Set 2 object instances:

The following table describes the elements of a matches found clause:

 

Field

Function

Rules/Requirements

Sequence

Number that specifies the order in which to process the clause.

Mandatory.

Use a unique number for each clause.

Use a number greater than 0.

Open Parenthesis  ( ...

Marks the beginning of an expression. Parenthesis marks group expressions to control the order of operations when you use multiple clauses joined by a logical operator (AND or OR).

Optional. However, for each open parenthesis, use a corresponding close parenthesis.

Data Set 1 Object

Identifies the target object in Data Set 1.

Mandatory.

Selected from a value list that includes the following values:

For assets:

  • ASSET (Asset)

  • ASSETSPEC (Asset Specification)

  • ITEM (Item)

  • ITEMSPEC (Item Specification)

For configuration items (CIs) :

  • CI (Configuration Item)

  • CISPEC (CI Specification)

Data Set 1 Class Structure

When you select a specification as the Data Set 1 object, this field identifies a specific class structure for the Data Set 1 filter.

Mandatory if you select a specification for the object.

Selected from a value list. Values in the list are class structure identifiers for the objects that belong to the top-level Data Set 1 objects.

Data Set 1 Class Structure Description

Displays a description of the selected class structure.

Read-only field.

Data Set 1 Classification

Displays the classification for the selected class structure.

Read-only field.

Operator

Specifies the number of instances allowed for the Data Set 1 and Data Set 2 objects in the comparison rule.

Mandatory.

Selected from a value list that includes the following operators:

  • At least 1 to at least 1

  • At least 1 to exactly 1

  • Exactly 1 to at least 1

  • Exactly 1 to exactly 1

  • Exactly N to exactly N

Data Set 2 Object

Specifies the Data Set 2 object for reconciliation.

Mandatory.

Selected from a value list.

Data Set 2 Class Structure

When you select a specification as the Data Set 2 object, this field identifies a specific class structure for the Data Set 2 filter.

Mandatory if you select ACTCISPEC for the Data Set  2 object.

Selected from a value list. Values in the list are class structure identifiers for the objects that belong to the top-level Data Set 2 objects.

Data Set 2 Class Structure Description

Displays a description of the selected class structure.

Read-only field.

Data Set 2 Classification

Displays the classification for the selected class structure.

Read-only field.

Close Parenthesis ... )

Marks the end of an expression. Parenthesis marks group expressions to control the order of operations when you use multiple clauses joined by a logical operator (AND or OR).

Optional. However, for each close parenthesis, use a corresponding open parenthesis.

Sequence Operator

When more than one clause exists, this operator prescribes how the current clause relates to the next clause in the sequence.

Required if more than one clause exists.

Must be empty for the last row in the sequence (that is, the row with the highest sequence number).

Selected from a value list that includes the following values:

  • AND

  • OR

See Also

Reconciliation Module Overview

Comparison Rules (SP) application

Matches Found Subtab

Create a Matches Found Clause