Use this screen to define product classification codes and descriptions. You can also link "products types" to the classification codes you establish in this screen.
A product classification is a detailed grouping of items within a product type.
"Laptop," for instance, might represent a product classification code. This code might be associated with the "Hardwr" (Hardware) product type. Likewise, "Costpt," might represent a product classification code. This code might be associated with the "Softwr" (Software) product type.
You can assign the product classification to individual items and sort by these classifications in various reports.
Typically, you will use product classifications in the Sales Order Entry applications to sort or group types of sales.
You must initialize the Product Types screen before you add records in this application.
You should define entries in this screen as part of your initial Costpoint setup or any time you need to add product classifications.
Enter up to six alphanumeric characters to identify the product classification code.
Enter up to 30 alphanumeric characters to describe the product classification code.
Enter, or use Lookup to select, up to six alphanumeric characters to identify the product type.
The data in the Lookup originates from the Product Types screen.
The product type designates the broader category in which you can associate a product classification.
For example, "Copier" might represent a product classification code, while "Hardwr" might represent its associated product type.
This non-editable field displays the product type description.
This data automatically displays after you tab out of the Product Type field.
* A red asterisk denotes a required field.
Changes to this screen update the PROD_CLASSIF (Product Classification) table.