| Form N-CSR Cover | 6 Months Ended |
| Jun. 30, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | Prudential Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000834126 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2024 |
| Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended |
| Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) Holdings | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | Prudential Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000834126 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2024 |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund |
| Class Name | Class R6 |
| Trading Symbol | PSTQX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1852 |
| Additional Information Website | pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets |
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund—Class R6 $19 0.38% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 19 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.38% |
| Net Assets | $ 8,569,585,405 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 556 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 21% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Fund’s net assets $ 8,569,585,405 Number of fund holdings 556 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 21% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 6/30/2024 (%) AAA 13.6 AA 9.9 A 27.1 BBB 46.9 BB 0.9 B 0.1 Not Rated 0.3 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.2 Total 100.0 |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund |
| Class Name | Class R4 |
| Trading Symbol | PIFGX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1852 |
| Additional Information Website | pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets |
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund—Class R4 $32 0.63% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 32 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.63% |
| Net Assets | $ 8,569,585,405 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 556 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 21% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Fund’s net assets $ 8,569,585,405 Number of fund holdings 556 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 21% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 6/30/2024 (%) AAA 13.6 AA 9.9 A 27.1 BBB 46.9 BB 0.9 B 0.1 Not Rated 0.3 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.2 Total 100.0 |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund |
| Class Name | Class R2 |
| Trading Symbol | PIFEX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1852 |
| Additional Information Website | pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets |
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund—Class R2 $44 0.88% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 44 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.88% |
| Net Assets | $ 8,569,585,405 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 556 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 21% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Fund’s net assets $ 8,569,585,405 Number of fund holdings 556 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 21% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 6/30/2024 (%) AAA 13.6 AA 9.9 A 27.1 BBB 46.9 BB 0.9 B 0.1 Not Rated 0.3 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.2 Total 100.0 |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund |
| Class Name | Class Z |
| Trading Symbol | PIFZX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1852 |
| Additional Information Website | pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets |
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund—Class Z $24 0.47% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 24 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.47% |
| Net Assets | $ 8,569,585,405 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 556 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 21% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Fund’s net assets $ 8,569,585,405 Number of fund holdings 556 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 21% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 6/30/2024 (%) AAA 13.6 AA 9.9 A 27.1 BBB 46.9 BB 0.9 B 0.1 Not Rated 0.3 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.2 Total 100.0 |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund |
| Class Name | Class R |
| Trading Symbol | JDTRX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1852 |
| Additional Information Website | pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets |
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund—Class R $53 1.05% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 53 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.05% |
| Net Assets | $ 8,569,585,405 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 556 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 21% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Fund’s net assets $ 8,569,585,405 Number of fund holdings 556 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 21% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 6/30/2024 (%) AAA 13.6 AA 9.9 A 27.1 BBB 46.9 BB 0.9 B 0.1 Not Rated 0.3 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.2 Total 100.0 |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund |
| Class Name | Class C |
| Trading Symbol | PIFCX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1852 |
| Additional Information Website | pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets |
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund—Class C $75 1.49% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 75 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.49% |
| Net Assets | $ 8,569,585,405 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 556 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 21% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Fund’s net assets $ 8,569,585,405 Number of fund holdings 556 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 21% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 6/30/2024 (%) AAA 13.6 AA 9.9 A 27.1 BBB 46.9 BB 0.9 B 0.1 Not Rated 0.3 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.2 Total 100.0 |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Fund Name | PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund |
| Class Name | Class A |
| Trading Symbol | PBSMX |
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semiannual shareholder report “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. |
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi annual shareholder report |
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets . You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852. |
| Additional Information Phone Number | (800) 225-1852 |
| Additional Information Website | pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets |
| Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund—Class A $36 0.71% |
| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 36 |
| Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.71% |
| Net Assets | $ 8,569,585,405 |
| Holdings Count | Holdings | 556 |
| Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover | 21% |
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 6/30/2024? Fund’s net assets $ 8,569,585,405 Number of fund holdings 556 Portfolio turnover rate for the period 21% |
| Holdings [Text Block] | WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 6/30/2024? Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 6/30/2024 (%) AAA 13.6 AA 9.9 A 27.1 BBB 46.9 BB 0.9 B 0.1 Not Rated 0.3 Cash/Cash Equivalents 1.2 Total 100.0 |
| Shareholder Report, Holdings (Details) | Jun. 30, 2024 |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | Fitch, AAA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 13.60% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | Fitch, AA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | Fitch, A Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | Fitch, BBB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 46.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | Fitch, BB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | Fitch, B Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.30% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class A) | Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 1.20% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | Fitch, AAA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 13.60% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | Fitch, AA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | Fitch, A Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | Fitch, BBB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 46.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | Fitch, BB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | Fitch, B Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.30% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class C) | Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 1.20% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | Fitch, AAA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 13.60% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | Fitch, AA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | Fitch, A Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | Fitch, BBB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 46.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | Fitch, BB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | Fitch, B Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.30% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R) | Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 1.20% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | Fitch, AAA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 13.60% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | Fitch, AA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | Fitch, A Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | Fitch, BBB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 46.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | Fitch, BB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | Fitch, B Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.30% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class Z) | Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 1.20% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | Fitch, AAA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 13.60% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | Fitch, AA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | Fitch, A Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | Fitch, BBB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 46.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | Fitch, BB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | Fitch, B Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.30% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R2) | Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 1.20% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | Fitch, AAA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 13.60% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | Fitch, AA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | Fitch, A Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | Fitch, BBB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 46.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | Fitch, BB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | Fitch, B Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.30% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R4) | Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 1.20% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | Fitch, AAA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 13.60% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | Fitch, AA Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 9.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | Fitch, A Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | Fitch, BBB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 46.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | Fitch, BB Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.90% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | Fitch, B Rating [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.10% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | Not Rated [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 0.30% |
| PGIM Short-Term Corporate Bond Fund (Class R6) | Cash/Cash Equivalents [Member] | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 1.20% |
