DDL dictionary version 2.1.6
_item.mandatory_code
Name:'_item.mandatory_code'
Definition:
Signals if the defined item is mandatory for the proper description
of its category.
Type: code
Mandatory item: yes
The data value must be one of the following:
|
yes | required item in this category |
|
no | optional item in this category |
|
implicit | required item but may be determined from context |
Category: item


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