Product Group
Product Group stores product data used by purchasing, sales, stock movement, pricing, and reports. Tax posting accounts are no longer stored here; they are maintained in Tax List.
Used By
Administrator or module owner
Data Type
master data
Search Keys
Code, Name
When to Use This Form
- When users need to create, review, or update Product Group.
- When this data needs to be available as a choice in transactions, reports, filters, or settings.
- When existing data needs correction because policies, accounts, prices, contacts, or operating rules have changed.
Before You Start
- Make sure the user has access to this menu and the related reference data has already been prepared.
- Check required fields first, especially codes, names, accounts, and related product references.
- If products in this group use tax, make sure the tax codes already have input-tax and output-tax accounts defined in Tax List.
- If the form uses active status, confirm the status before saving so the data appears in the correct selections.
Workflow
- Open Products & Inventory / Product Catalog / Product Group.
- Create a new record, or select an existing record when the data needs to be corrected.
- Fill in the required fields and complete supporting information that helps search, reporting, or transaction processing.
- Review the code, name, status, accounts, grouping, and other references before saving.
- Click Save. If the application shows a validation message, follow the message until the data is saved successfully.
Key Fields
| Field | User Explanation | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Unique code used to identify Product Group. Use a consistent pattern so users can search and sort the data easily. | Required |
Name
name |
Name shown in selections, transactions, and reports. Use wording that is clear for daily users. | Required |
Inventory
inventoryacc |
Inventory stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
cogsacc |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Details and Relationships
- Most master-data forms are used as references by other forms. Changes may affect future transactions and reports.
- Audit fields are filled in automatically by the application and help support teams trace changes.
After Saving
- Active data can appear as a choice in transactions, reports, filters, or settings that use this reference.
- Changes are normally used for new activity. Historical documents remain available for review.
- If required data is incomplete or inconsistent, the application rejects the save and shows a validation message.
Common Issues
- Data cannot be saved: complete required fields and read the validation message shown by the application.
- Data does not appear in selection or search: check active status, access rights, filters, and the search keyword.
- Duplicate code or name: use the existing record when it should be corrected, or use a different code for a new record.
- Report values do not match: recheck reference data, accounts, dates, transaction status, and related filters.
Available Fields
The list below summarizes the fields available in this form. Field labels follow the English UI language file used by the application.
| Field | User Explanation | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Unique code used to identify Product Group. Use a consistent pattern so users can search and sort the data easily. | Required |
Name
name |
Name shown in selections, transactions, and reports. Use wording that is clear for daily users. | Required |
Inventory
inventoryacc |
Inventory stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
cogsacc |
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Sales
salesacc |
Sales stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Sales Discount
salesdiscacc |
Discount value or rule used when the transaction is calculated. | Required |
Sales Return
salesreturnnnacc |
Sales Return stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Reward
salesproductrewardrules |
Product or item reference used in stock, sales, purchasing, or production processes. | Optional |
Last Updated
updatetimestamp |
Audit timestamp filled in automatically by the application. | Optional |
Products
product |
Product or item reference used in stock, sales, purchasing, or production processes. | Optional |
Sales Discount
salesdiscrules |
Discount value or rule used when the transaction is calculated. | Optional |
Sales Commission
salespersoncommrules |
Sales Commission stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Optional |
Points
salespointrewardrules |
Points stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Optional |
Service Staff Commission
servicedoercommrules |
Service Staff Commission stores information needed by Product Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Optional |
Created By
usercreate |
Audit information filled in automatically when the record is created. | Optional |
Updated By
useredit |
Audit information filled in automatically when the record is updated. | Optional |
Menu Location
- Products & Inventory / Product Catalog / Product Group
/form/productgroup
Quick Create from Search Fields
If the + icon appears next to a search field, users can complete product-group posting accounts directly from this form without leaving the group setup.
Account
Available on fields such as Inventory, COGS, Sales, Sales Discount, and Sales Return. If any posting account is missing from the COA, click + and continue the same product group configuration. For tax accounts, use Tax List.