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STC-Gulraiz
January 25, 2022
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SKU and same product name

  • January 25, 2022
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Hi,

I want to ask, what is the purpose of SKU when each product/inventory item needs to have a unique name? Which means I can forget about the SKU field and just name my product whatever to track!! 

Does it not defeats the purpose for having SKU's?

 

What seems sensible to me is to be able to set different SKU's (obviously - as these are unique to each item) and then to be able to use these for the same(one) product name. i.e.

    Product Name:     SKU:

1. Machine               SKU1

2. Machine               SKU2 

3. Machine               SKU3 etc.

 

See attached excel file, where i have an equipment with different SKU's which I am hoping to import to QBO.  I would be delighted if this can be sorted out soon, because our trial version expires soon (02/15/2022). If not, then sadly we would have to go for other options, perhaps Odoo. 

 

Any comments or assistance is welcomed! 

 

PS. I have read threads were users have reported that there is no way round it - "its basically a QBO limitation". 

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RoseJillB
January 25, 2022

I appreciate you providing detailed information regarding your concern, @STC-Gulraiz. Let me share some information about stock keeping unit (SKU) in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

The stock keeping unit (SKU) is used to keep track of how different your inventory items are. It's an alphanumeric code that contains information on the product's color, size, type, and other features.

 

Since the option to use the same SKU on the same product or item is unavailable in QuickBooks Online. You can submit feedback straight to our product developers. This way, they will be able to review this option and help you with your business needs. 

 

Here’s how you can add your feedback in QBO:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Under the Profile column, click on Feedback.
  3. Share your feedback. Then, click "Next."

 

To learn more about adding inventory products in QuickBooks Online, you can further check out this article.

 

If you need further assistance with inventory products, you can always hit the Reply button. Have a great day!

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