Create a taxonomy for product categories

To support the category relationship structure in a Dynamics 365 Commerce catalog, you need to create a taxonomy definition for the Dynamics 365 Commerce Connector called DVC.ProductCategory. To this taxonomy, you need to add the following fields to support category data synchronization:

• D365CategoryRecordId
• DVCProductToCategoryRelation
• D365EntityTranslations

To create the DVC.ProductCategory taxonomy:

1. On the menu bar, click Manage.
2. On the Manage page, click Taxonomy.
3. On the Taxonomy page, click New taxonomy.
4. In the New taxonomy dialog, do the following:
   • In the Name field, enter DVC.ProductCategory.
   • In the Label (English) field, enter D365 Product Category.
5. Click Create.
6. On the DVC.ProductCategory taxonomy details page, click Show definition.
7. Click New Group and, in the New member group do the following:
   • In the Name field, enter D365Commerce.
   • In the Label (English) field, enter D365 Commerce
8. Click Save.

To add the D365CategoryRecordId member to the D365 Commerce group:

1. In the left pane, select the D365 Commerce.
2. To add a new member, click New member.
3. In the New member dialog, next to PROPERTY, click Select.
4. From the data type list, select String and click Next.
5. In the New member dialog, on the General Information tab, do the following:
   • In the Name field, enter D365CategoryRecordId.
   • In the Label (English) field, enter D365 Category Record Id.
   • Ensure the Multilanguage switch is inactive (Off).
   • Ensure the Unique switch is inactive (Off).
   • Click the Include in content switch to make it active (On).
   • Ensure the Include in autocomplete switch is inactive (Off).

     • Click the Allow Updates switch to make it active (On).

     • Ensure the Boost switch is inactive (Off).

     • Ensure the Secured switch is inactive (Off).

       Note

       While it is not necessary for the connector to operate, this field is sensitive to sync operations. As a result, consider securing it once the connector security group is created.

     • From the Content type list, select Single line.

6. Click Save. The D365CategoryRecordId member is added to the D365 Commerce group.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 to add the following members, click Apply Changes, and then click Publish to confirm your changes.