Use this program to create and maintain the item class records to help you review categories of items.
Each item can be assigned to an item class (i.e., lawn mower parts, bike parts, etc.) Item classes are completely user-definable and can be used in IC reports to sort items according to their classes.
Even if you don’t intend to use item classes, you must create at least one class and assign all items to it.
For more information how to use maintenances, refer to the following topics:
How to use file maintenance programs
To access this program, choose Inventory Control-->File Maintenances --> Infrequent File Maintenances -->Item Class F/M.
1. Item Class
Enter the item class (up to 3 characters).
2. Description
Enter the item class description (up to 30 characters).
eCatelog Note: When an item class is added or the description is changed, the system adds a record to the eCatalog log file for the next update to the eCatalog database. There is currently no way to remove a item class description record from eCatalog. However, when a code is deleted, any unprocessed records for this transaction will be removed from the log file.
3. GL Table
Enter the default GL posting table in the Item F/M program for items assigned to this item class. The entry must be a valid General Ledger posting table. Press Enter (CR) to default to the first GL posting table on file.
4. Temporary Item
Enter the item number to which Sales Analysis information for temporary items in this class should post. The entry must be a valid item number. This number is posted to Sales Analysis whenever a temporary item in this class item is sold. Press F1 to default to NO POSTING.
When you delete an item class, the system prompts you to enter an alternate item class that it can transfer sales history to so that it’s still available in Sales Analysis.
Make sure you set up at least one false item class to which you can transfer sales history when you delete a class. A false class needs to be created even if you use one class for all your items.