Copy/Rename Item Codes
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Access this form using Maintain>Purchase Orders>Item Codes> |
Use this form to rename or create an exact copy of an existing Item Codes, including its applicable purchase options. Select an existing Item Code to copy or rename, and then enter the new Item Code. This process produces an exact duplicate of the original Item Code.
Procedures
To Copy an Item Code
Complete the following steps to copy all data history from one item (the current item code) into another (the copied item code). All records will be associated with the copied item code.
- Open the Maintain>Purchase Orders>Item Codes>
Copy/Rename Item Code form. - Select the Copy option, and then select an existing Item Code.
- Enter the New Item Code, and then enter a description.
- Click OK. All records are now associated with the copied item code.
To Rename an Item Code
Complete the following steps to rename the item code in all records; it does not merge any records.
- Open the Maintain>Purchase Orders>Item Codes> Copy/Rename Item Code form.
- Select the Rename option, and then select an existing Item Code that you want to rename.
- Enter the New Item Code, and then enter a description.
- Click OK. The original item code is changed to the new name, and all records are kept intact.
Options Copy, Rename: Select the option to copy or rename the Item Code.
From Item Code: Select an existing Item Code that you want to copy or rename.
To
- Item Code: Enter a unique name for the new Item Code. The Drop-Down Lookup displays existing Item Codes that are not available to use again. We recommend limiting your entry to strictly alphabetic characters (A through Z) or numeric characters (0 through 9), and avoiding the use of symbols.
- Description: Enter the description for the new Item Code.