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Garrett_PW
August 18, 2023
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Can not enter text into the SKU field in an estimate?

  • August 18, 2023
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I was able to add the SKU field but now I can not type in the SKU? the service is manufacturing and I do not want to open the service and type in every SKU to the add a product page. I would like to type in different sku's into this fillable field just as I do with Description. Is this possible?

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RCV
August 18, 2023

I can see the importance of entering an SKU number on your estimate. Let me help you with the additional steps to resolve this issue, Garrett.

 

Once you add the SKU field as a custom field, we'll need to manually enter the number on the field when creating estimates. See the screenshot below: 

 

We can only create 3 custom fields on sales forms in QuickBooks Online Plus and Essentials. In QuickBooks Online Plus, you can only create 3 custom fields for purchase orders. To do this, just follow the steps below:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon on the top menu and select Custom fields.
  2. Click Add field.
  3. Enter a name in the Name field as SKU.
  4. Select the All Sales forms checkbox. Or, select both.
  5. To show the custom field on printed and delivered forms, turn on Print on form. Otherwise, it’ll only appear in QuickBooks Online.
  6. Press Save.

 

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Garrett_PWAuthor
August 21, 2023

This adds a new field for a single SKU. I need to add many SKU's to the table below. How do I add the ability to type in the SKU field? See image 

 

 

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JamesAndrewM
August 21, 2023

I'll share some information about the SKU field in an estimate.

 

The ability to directly type in the SKU field is unavailable in QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks will not auto-generate the SKU. You will need to enter the SKUs manually. Here's how: 

 

  1. Click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Product and Services.
  3. Click on Edit, under Action.
  4. Enter the SKUs.
  5. Click on Save and close.

 

I've also included the following articles below that you can use in managing your inventories moving forward:

 

 

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