How to increase/decrease the Item alias code width in the Product LOV

How to increase/decrease the Item alias code width in the Product LOV

How to increase/decrease the Item alias code width in the Product LOV

 

 

Purpose:

 

The Item alias code width in the Product LOV of a POS system refers to the number of characters that are allowed for the code used to identify a product or item.

 

Increasing the item alias code width would allow for longer codes to be used for product identification. This can be useful in situations where a business has a many products that need to be tracked and identified with unique codes.

 

Decreasing the item alias code width would limit the number of characters that can be used for the product code. This can be useful in situations where there are only a limited number of products or where a shorter code is preferred for ease of use or readability.

 

Benefits:

 

Benefits of increasing the Item alias code width:

  1. With longer codes, it becomes easier to create unique codes for each product, reducing the likelihood of errors or confusion during inventory tracking and management.

  2. Longer codes allow for more flexibility in the types of codes that can be used for products, including the use of special characters or alphanumeric codes.

  3. Longer codes can provide more detailed and descriptive information about each product, making it easier to generate detailed sales reports and other analytics.

 

Benefits of decreasing the Item alias code width:

  1. Shorter codes can be easier to remember and enter, reducing the time required for data entry and minimizing the potential for errors.

  2. Shorter codes can be easier to read and understand, reducing the likelihood of confusion or errors during inventory tracking and management.

  3. Shorter codes can help ensure consistency in the formatting of product codes, which can be useful in situations where multiple users are entering or accessing data in the POS system.

 

Note: Users can increase/decrease the Item alias code width in the Product LOV of both Outward and Inward transaction screens for better visibility.

 

 

Steps to configure the item alias code width in Sales, Purchase product LOV:

 

Step 1: Go to Tools > Configuration > Configuration