Configure Item Dimensions
How to Configure Item Dimensions in Muhasib ERP
Overview
This guide will help you define variation dimensions and values that can distinguish derived items such as size, color, or pack.
The parent/variant workflow can present variations during item selection and reporting. Unsupported or duplicate combinations should be excluded.
Who can do this
You need access to Item Dimensions access and Item Update for the parent/derived records.
Before you start
Create the non-stock parent and agree on dimension names, allowed values, ordering, naming, SKU/barcode, pricing, and stock ownership.
Where to find it
Back Office → Items & Advanced Inventory → Manage Items → select parent → Item Dimensions.
Configure Item Dimensions
Step 1: Confirm the selected item is the intended parent
Step 2: Add the first dimension and its allowed values
Step 3: Add further dimensions only when needed
Step 4: Review value spelling and order
Step 5: Save the dimension definition
Step 6: Create or associate each supported derived item/combination through the verified
Create or associate each supported derived item/combination through the verified system workflow.
Step 7: Give every derived item a unique barcode/SKU and stock configuration
Check your work
Test every allowed combination in Item master, Purchase, POS, Sale Return, stock reports, and forecast.
If something goes wrong
- Do not rename/delete a value used by active variants without dependency review.
- If combinations multiply unexpectedly, restore and simplify the dimension set.