Assigning UPCs

You can assign UPCs to items either automatically or manually, depending on your business needs.

If you don't assign a UPC code, the item may remain inactive until a code is assigned, based on your preferences.

Automatic Assignment

To assign UPCs automatically, do the following:

• When creating an item, select Assign New UPC Code in the UPC Code Assignment field.

• Don't check Exclude from Auto Assign UPC if you want the item included in automatic assignment.

• The AAUPC MR Auto Assign UPC script runs daily (or as scheduled) to assign codes. For information about running script, see

To automatically assign a UPC:

1. Go to Lists > Accounting > Items > New.

2. Click the type of item you want to create.

3. Enter item related information. By default, the UPC Code field is disabled.

4. In the UPC Code Assignment field, select Assign New UPC Code.

5. On the Item UPC subtab, do not check the Exclude from Auto Assign UPC box.

6. Enter information in the available subtabs as necessary and click Save.

7. Click OK when the following dialog appears:

   This item does not have a UPC code assigned, and therefore, will remain inactive.

Manual Assignment

If you want to manually assign UPC, do the following.

To manually assign a UPC to an item:

1. On the Item UPC subtab, check the Exclude from Auto Assign UPC box.

2. Enter a code in the UPC Code field.

3. Click Save.

To learn about updating item records in bulk and manage UPC assignments efficiently, see Updating Item Records Using Mass Update.

Related Topics

• Creating or Importing UPCs
• Setting Custom Auto Assign UPC Preferences
• Updating Item Records Using Mass Update
• Removing UPCs
• Managing UPCs
• Automating UPC Assignment and Retirement

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