A product can have several different SKUs associated with it, representing varieties, sizes, and colors. While a regular SKU represents a single item, such as size medium blue shirt, a configurable SKU represents an object that is sold as a single item, but has variable components, such as a computer system, or a car.
This section describes the properties you are required to fill in when you are creating a SKU or configurable SKU. It also described how to indicate where in the catalog you want the SKU to reside, which is an important decision, but not one you are required to make now. Know that creating a SKU without specifying a location makes the SKU an unlinked item that is visible in Unlinked Catalog Items view, not Catalog view.
To create a new SKU or configurable SKU:
In Catalog view or Unlinked Catalog Items view of the Browse tab, click the Create New button, and choose SKU or ConfigurableSKU. For instructions on accessing these views, see Catalog View or Unlinked Catalog Items View.
Specify the SKU’s location in the hierarchy by adding, replacing, or removing a parent using the Select Parent and Clear buttons on the top right of the Details pane. A parent is preselected if you see an asset name beside Select Parent.
Add or replace a parent by clicking Select Parent and, once the Select an Item dialog box opens, clicking the radio button beside your preferred parent. Click OK.
Remove a parent by clicking Clear beside SelectParent.
Enter a name for the SKU in the Name text box (Required).
If you are creating a configurable SKU and you are using standard catalogs, provide a base price in the List Price property. (Required)
Click Create.
The SKU displays in the Navigation pane. The Details pane contains the following tabs:
The General tab holds basic information about the SKU and its parent.
The Media tab holds tools for associating images to the SKU.
The SKU Pricing tab and the Price List Pricing tab hold pricing information for the SKU.
The Advanced tab holds advanced settings related to publishing and availability.
