Reviewing the list of item master data

The Manage Item Master page, you can review the list of imported item master data.

To review the list of item master data:

  1. Select Administrative Functions > Master Data > Manage Item Master.
  2. Review this information:
    Item
    This field shows the internal item number that identifies the item.
    Item Description
    The item description.
    Base Unit of Measure
    Review or specify the unit of measure of the item. A standard quantity used to count, divide, or describe an object or objects.
    Commodity Code
    The commodity code is an identification code used to classify groups of items for tax and customs purposes. A list of commodity codes that is delivered by the customs authority is included in the code list CommodityCodes. This code list contains, for example, CN codes (Combined Nomenclature of the European Union) or HTS codes (Official Harmonized Tariff Schedule from the US government).
    When editing, click the Lookup button of the Commodity Code field. Select the commodity code of the item from the dialog box.
    Last Import Date
    The last import date of the item master data.
    Item Status
    The status of the item master data. The two item statuses Open and Deleted are available. To avoid conflicts in existing master shipments in the Shipping area, only the status of an item master is set. No item master data is deleted. If an item master is reopened in the ERP system, the status is set to Open again in the ERP system and the application. For packaging items, you can manually set the status.
    Item Type
    Shows the item type that is provided by the ERP system. The field is set automatically and cannot be changed.
    • Sales Item: The item is sold to the customer. Item master data for sales items are imported from the ERP system. In the ItemMasterUpdateFields code list, you can configure the fields of the item master data that are automatically updated by the ERP system. If trading partner-specific information is required, you can configure that these fields are edited on the Manage Item Master page.
    • Packaging Item: The item is used as packaging material for the packaging of goods that are shipped to the customer. Normally, item master data for packaging material are imported from the ERP system. If this information is not provided by the ERP system, item master data for packaging material can be manually created, copied, and deleted.
    Accounting Entity
    The accounting entity is a corporation or a subset of a corporation. The accounting entity is independent in regard to one or more operational functions or accounting functions. An accounting entity produces a P&L and balance sheet from a complete, balanced set of transactions, and is often a legal entity. An accounting entity is defined within a tenant and can contain locations.
    Hazardous Material Indicator
    A selected check box shows, that the item is a hazardous material or used to pack hazardous materials.
    Hazardous Material ID
    Shows the code that identifies the type of hazardous materials.
    Preferential Trade Agreement
    This field contains a preferential trade agreement between countries. Such an agreement can levy customs duties for items by customs authority or allow exportation of goods without custom charges. A list of preferential trade agreements is defined in the PreferentialTradeAgreements code list.
    Preference Criterion
    This field contains a NAFTA Preference Criterion. NAFTA Preference Criteria are grouped into categories identified on the NAFTA Certificate of Origin by letters "A" through "F". The preference criterion is used to certify the country of origin and the preference status when shipping goods within NAFTA countries. The list of the valid preference criteria is defined in the PreferenceCriteria code list.
    Customs Procedure
    This field contains the customs procedure to export goods out of a country to ensure compliance with export restrictions. A list of customs procedures is defined in the CustomsProcedures code list.
    Last Update User
    The field shows the user who performed the last update.
    Last Update Date
    The field shows the date of the last update.