Item types

Item types refer to the category of an item. There are four item types: Inventory, Non-stock, Special Order, and Service. Typically, Inventory items come from stock. Non-stock, Special Order. Service items usually come from a vendor. The item type is determined in the Inventory Control item master and location record at the From location. This list shows the rules:

• An item is an Inventory item when you select the Inventory Tracked check box in the item location file.
• An item is a Non-stock item when there is only an item master record for the item, or you clear the Inventory Tracked check box. This field is in the item location file.
• If no item master or item location record exists for the item, then the item is either a Special item or Service item.

This table shows the differences among the item types:

Item Type	Description
Inventory	The Inventory Tracked check box is selected in the item location file. Stock-on-hand quantities and unit costs are tracked. When created on a requisition, the item information is displayed. The Create PO field is No.
Non-stock	There is only an item master record for the item or the Inventory Tracked check box is cleared in the item location file. Non-stock items are frequently ordered items. Stock-on-hand quantities and unit cost tracked are not required. When created on a requisition, the item information is displayed. The Create PO field is Yes.
Special	Special items are not set up in inventory. There is no item master or item location record for the item. A vendor Item is required when created on a requisition or purchase order. You must specify the item information. The Create PO field is Yes.
Service	The Service item type denotes a service, such as equipment repair or monthly copier maintenance. You must specify a service code of Amount or Quantity and Cost. You must specify the item information. The Create PO field is Yes.