The Associated Object field records the name and other identifying information about an object that is associated with this record.
If you are trying to record a hierarchical relationship between objects, consider using the Next Higher Record field.
If an object is the subject of another object, consider using the Subject Object, or Related Object field.
Field Type
Field Location
Object > Subject & Association window > Association tab.
Topic > Subject & Association window > Association tab.
Searching
Search this field with 'All Text' in Advanced Search or use a Select Statement.
Reporting
Select 'Associated Object' in reporting.
Sorting is not available for this field.
Internal Field Name
Click into the field and press Alt+F1 on your keyboard to access the pop-up window with the field names.