Add an existing item as a child item to a variation item

You can define child items for a variation item. Child items are items that share common attributes with the parent item, but have an additional set of unique properties. For example, if the parent item is a short-sleeved shirt, the possible child items are small red short-sleeved shirt and medium red short-sleeved shirt.

About this task

The child item details are displayed in the Items Details screens as part of the variation item details.

You can add a child item by selecting from an existing item in the catalog.

To add an existing item as child item to a variation item:

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the Instructions screen. To navigate to the Instructions screen, perform the following steps:
    1. Log in to Sterling™ Business Center as an Item Administrator.
    2. The application home page is displayed. Click the Products tab.
    3. From the Products home page, click Find Item in the Catalog dashlet.
    4. In the Item Search screen , enter the search criteria, and then click Search to view a list of all the available items. Alternatively, use either the Basic Search or the Advanced Search option to narrow down the list of items displayed.
    5. In the Items panel that is displayed, click the Item ID hyperlink. Alternatively, double-click the row containing the Item ID.
    6. The Primary Information screen is displayed. In the Related Tasks panel, click Manage Variations.

      The Instructions screen is displayed.

  2. In the Variations panel, click Add.
  3. In the Item Search dialog box that is displayed, click Search to view a list of items available. Alternatively, use either the Basic Search or Advanced Search option to narrow down the list of items displayed.
  4. Select the item from the list, and click Select.
  5. A new row is added in the Variations panel. Define values for the attributes that are displayed.

    Notes:

    • The attributes that are displayed depend on the configuration done from the Classification Management. For example, for a shirt item, the following may be the attributes configured: Style, Size, Color.
    • You cannot define multiple values of an attribute for a child item.
  6. Click Save to add the child item to the variation item.

    The existing item is added to the variation item as a child item.