create-a-collection-master-data-services.md

title	Create a Collection (Master Data Services) | Microsoft Docs
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Create a Collection (Master Data Services)

In [!INCLUDEssMDSshort], create a collection when you want to create flat lists of leaf and consolidated 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 for the entity.

• The entity must be enabled for explicit hierarchies and collections. For more information, see Enable an Entity for Explicit Hierarchies and Collections (Master Data Services).

To create a collection

1. On the [!INCLUDEssMDSmdm] home page, from the Model list, select a model.

2. From the Version list, select a version.

3. Click Explorer.

4. From the menu bar, point to Collections and click entity_name.

5. Click Add collection.

6. On the Details tab, in the Name box, type a name for the collection.

7. In the Code box, type a unique code for the collection.

8. Optionally, in the Description box, type a description for the collection.

9. Click OK.

Next Steps

• Add Members to a Collection (Master Data Services)

See Also

Collections (Master Data Services)
Delete a Member or Collection (Master Data Services)
Create an Explicit Hierarchy (Master Data Services)