Item Attribute

Item Attributes in ERPNext are defining attributes that are utilized to make Item Variants. They give flexibility in handling products that have a common base item but vary in certain attributes.

Examples of the attributes of items are Color, Size, Length, Material, Capacity or Dimension. An Item can contain one or more attributes which in turn draw values. As an example, a T- Shirt would possess two attributes such as: Size (S, M, L, XL) and Color (Red, Blue, Black) which gives rise to various Item Variants.

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1. How to Create an Item Attribute

1. Click on the Item Attribute list and click on New.
2. Enter a name of the Attribute (e.g., Size, Color, Length).
3. Enter the Attribute values into the table. All values represent the possible variations of the attribute.
4. Specify the attributes value is Numeric or Non-Numeric.
5. The record should be put on hold.

Saved attributes can be used on an Item Template and ERPNext will automatically generate variants using the values selected.

1.1 Non-Numeric Attributes

In the case of Non-Numeric Attributes the values are text characters and normally represent qualities, such as colors, materials, or styles.

• In the Attribute Values table state the meaning of each value.
• Indicate an abbreviation of each value, in case. Abbreviations are convenient to use when creating short Item Codes (e.g., Red = RD, Large = L).
• The values can then be combined with other attributes when creating Item Variants.

Example: For the attribute Color, the values may be:

• Red (RD)
• Blue (BL)
• Green (GR)

1.2 Numeric Attributes

For Numeric Attributes, the values are set by stating a range and an increment value. This will enable ERPNext to automatically create values in between the range. Numeric attributes can be beneficial in measurements such as Length, Weight, Capacity, or Thickness.

• Choose Numeric Values during attribute creation.
• Type in the From Value (initial number).
• Type in the To Value (final number).
• Type in the Increment Value (value step).

Sample: If the attribute is Pipe Length, with:

• From Value: 0.25
• To Value: 3.0
• Increment: 0.25

ERPNext will create the following attribute values: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, … to 3.0.

It is simpler to handle a huge set of product variations without inputting each value manually.

2. Related Topics

• Item Variants

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