Item Category Value

Item Category Value

Purpose  

The Item Category Value is an extension of the base item category, functioning like a subcategory. It allows for more precise classification of items, providing better organization and control over inventory and sales management.


Benefits of Using Item Category Value  

  1. Enhanced Item Classification: Helps in creating detailed categories and subcategories, improving item identification.

  2. Streamlined Operations: Facilitates smoother navigation and management of items within the inventory system.

  3. Improved Reporting: Provides more granular reporting capabilities by enabling subcategory-level insights.

  4. Webstore Display Control: Allows specific categories to be shown or hidden in the online store, optimizing the user experience.

  5. Status Management: Offers easy activation or deactivation of categories, ensuring that only relevant items are visible for billing and customer selection.


Steps to Create and Map Item Category Value  

Step 1: Navigate to Item Category Value  


  • Go to Masters >> Item >> Item Category Value.

 

 

Step 2: Create a New Category Value  

  • Click on "New Category Value" to initiate the process of creating a subcategory.

 

 

Step 3: Specify Category Details  

  • Enter the Category Name and map it to the appropriate Category Head.

 

 

Step 4: Configure Webstore Display  

  • Choose "Yes" or "No" from the Show in Webstore dropdown list to decide whether this category should be displayed in your online store.

 

 

Step 5: Set the Status  

  • Select "Active" to make the category visible for use or "Inactive" to hide it from operational use.

 

 

Step 6: Save Changes  

  • Click on "Save" to store the newly created category value.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  

1. Can I change the status of an existing category value?  

Answer: Yes, you can change the status of an existing category value by selecting it in Masters >> Item >> Item Category Value and choosing "Active" or "Inactive" as needed.


2. How does the "Show in Webstore" option affect my online store?  

Answer: The "Show in Webstore" setting controls whether the category is visible in your online store. Choosing "Yes" displays the category to customers, while "No" hides it.


3. Can I map multiple category values under the same category head?  

Answer: Yes, you can map multiple category values to a single category head, allowing for more comprehensive subcategory groupings under one main category.


4. What happens if I set a category value to "Inactive"?  

Answer: If a category value is set to "Inactive", it will not appear during item selection for billing or pricing operations, effectively removing it from active use.


5. Is it possible to edit a category value after it has been created?  

Answer: Yes, you can edit existing category values by navigating to Masters >> Item >> Item Category Value, selecting the entry, making the necessary changes, and clicking "Save".

 

 

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