Change an Item ID

Use this procedure to change an existing item ID.

Click the Inventory Items navigation aid on the Inventory & Services Navigation Center and select New Inventory Item.
Enter or select the item ID you want to change. To display a list of existing items, type ? in the Item ID field or select the Lookup button.
Select the Change ID button on the toolbar. The Change Item ID window is displayed.
Enter the new ID that you want to use instead of the current ID.
When you are finished, select OK to change the ID and return to the Maintain Inventory Items window.

When you change an item ID, all data records and transactions associated with this item will change to reflect the new ID. This includes both current and past transactions.

Note: This is useful if you want to change the way you identify data records. For example, suppose you currently use the item name as the item ID. However, as your business grows, it becomes necessary to use a scheme that is more definitive than the item name. For example, an item may have two colors or sizes. Consequently, you decide to begin using item numbers as the identifier. You can easily change the item ID to meet your needs.

Change an Item ID

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