A distribution list contains a list of recipients, known as distribution identifiers, who receive reports. A distribution list looks similar to the report distribution specifications, but allows identification and reference of a list of recipients externally from the report.
If several reports are distributed to or viewed by the same people, a distribution list could be created and referenced by the reports instead of adding each individual to each report. Additionally, if the distribution requirements change over time, individuals can be easily added, changed, or removed from the distribution list, which automatically changes the distribution and viewing requirements of the associated reports.
The name of a distribution list is similar to a distribution identifier but is defined to contain distribution specifications instead of distribution data. The distribution list name is assigned to a report the same as a distribution identifier.
The distribution lists and distribution identifiers appear together in the same distribution selection list display. Because of this, a distribution list and distribution identifier cannot have the same name. You have to establish and adhere to a convention for naming distribution lists and distribution identifiers to avoid inconsistency and confusion among users.
|
Copyright © 2013 CA.
All rights reserved.
|
|