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Change item type from existing item

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Greetins,

We have an item that is setup as "inventory". That item is used in many orders/quotes.

We just realized the error and need to change it to non inventory. BC of course does not allow that as the item is used in sales lines.

What do you suggest to fix this issue?

Create a new non-iventory article. Export all the sales lines, remplace the item with the new article, and import everything back in?

Something else?

Regards 

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    Bilal Haider Profile Picture
    248 on at
    RE: Change item type from existing item

    Yes, you can create a new item because no other way to change its type as item ledger entry has been created for this.

    May be you also need to balance the amount posted to Inventory and COGS G/L account because of this item's cost posting.

    Also mark this item as Blocked so that you will mistakenly use this item again.

    Regards,

    Bilal Haider

  • Sam Cheong  Profile Picture
    344 on at
    RE: Change item type from existing item

    if let say I have historical transactions (Example posted invoice) , i must create a new item for it and ignore incorrect product forever?

  • Hedi Daneels Profile Picture
    485 on at
    RE: Change item type from existing item

    We did not think of that. Thanks!

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    Teddy Herryanto (That NAV Guy) Profile Picture
    13,637 Moderator on at
    RE: Change item type from existing item

    If there is no historical transaction, you do not need to create new item. Just need to remove the sales lines, change the item type, and reinsert the sales lines.

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