Classification rule sets (legacy)

Last update: May 8, 2025

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This page explains classification rule sets as part of the Classification rule builder. See Classification sets for the current method of classifying data in Adobe Analytics.

A rule set is a group of classification rules for a specific variable. You apply a variable to the rule set. If you want to create multiple rule sets for one variable, you must apply each rule set to multiple report suites.

Classification Rule Builder Page

Analytics > Admin > Classification Rule Builder

The following fields and options are available on the Classifications Rule Builder.

ElementDescription
Add Rule SetCreates a rule set.
RulesDisplays the number of rules contained in the set.
StatusDisplays the activity status of the rule set, such as Draft or Active. Active rules process daily, examining classification data going back typically one month. The rules automatically check for new values and upload the classifications.
Last ChangedIndicates when the rule set was edited.
DuplicateDuplicates (copies) a rule set, so that you can apply the rule set to another variable, or to the same variable in a different report suite.

Create a Classification Rule Set

Name the classification rule set, apply the variable, and specify overwrite settings.

  1. (Prerequisite) Define the classification structure in Admin > Report Suites.

    Variables will display in the New Rule Set panel only after they have at least one classification defined for that variable.

    You can create classifications on a variable in Admin > Report Suites > Traffic > Traffic Classifications (or Conversion > Conversion Classifications). Then select the variable, then click Add Classification.

  2. To create the rule set, click Admin > Classification Rule Builder > Add Rule Set.

  3. Name the rule set, then click Create Rule Set.

  4. Select the rule set for edit.

  5. Click Select Report Suites and Variables.

    The report suite and variable list is populated with all classified variables available in all the report suites in your log-in company. A single variable in a report suite can belong to only one rule set.

    See Variable in the definitions for the Classification Rule Builder page for more information.

  6. Specify the report suites and variables to use, then click Save.

  7. Continue by adding classification rules to the rule set.

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