How to: Create a Collection (Master Data Services)
In Master Data Services, create a collection when you want to re-use and re-group existing explicit hierarchy and collection members. Collections do not need to include all members from the entity.
Prerequisites
To perform this procedure:
You must have permission to access the Explorer functional area.
You must have a minimum of Update permission to the collection model object that you are creating a collection for.
The entity must be enabled for explicit hierarchies and collections. For more information, see How to: Enable an Entity for Explicit Hierarchies and Collections (Master Data Services).
To create a collection
On the Master Data Manager home page, from the Model list, select a model.
From the Version list, select a version.
Click Explorer.
From the menu bar, point to Collections and click entity_name.
Click Add collection.
On the Member Information page, in the Name box, type a name for the collection.
In the Code box, type a code for the collection.
Click Save and go back.
Next Steps