Editing SKUs
Tether provides multiple ways to edit SKU information, from quick inline edits to comprehensive detail views. This guide covers all editing methods.Editing SKUs requires Admin access. Sales Rep users have view-only access.
Inline Editing
The fastest way to make quick changes is directly in the SKU dashboard.Editable Columns
The following columns support inline editing on the dashboard:| Column | Edit Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dropdown | Select from SKU types |
| UPC | Text input | Barcode number |
| Amazon ID | Text input | ASIN or Amazon identifier |
| Dimension Values | Dropdown | Select from available values in the collection |
Name and SKU Code are not inline-editable on the dashboard. To edit these fields, open the SKU detail page.
How to Inline Edit
Locate the Cell
Find the SKU and column you want to edit. Editable cells show a subtle highlight on hover.
Click to Edit
Click the cell to enter edit mode:
- Text fields: A text input appears
- Dropdowns: A selection menu appears
Inline Edit Indicators
| Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Blue border | Cell is in edit mode |
| Green flash | Change saved successfully |
| Red border | Validation error |
| Spinner | Save in progress |
Detail Page Editing
For comprehensive edits, open the SKU detail page by clicking on a SKU row.Overview Tab
The Overview tab contains basic SKU information: Editable Fields:- Name
- SKU Code
- UPC Code
- External ID (e.g., Amazon ASIN)
- SKU Type
- Unit of Measurement
- Dimension values
- Collection (displayed as a link to the collection detail page)
- Created date
- Last modified date
Unit Conversions
The Overview tab also lets you manage alternate units of measurement for the SKU:- Default Unit: The primary unit set during SKU creation (e.g., “Yard”)
- Additional Units: Add alternate units with conversion ratios
- Click Add Unit in the unit conversions section
- Enter the alternate unit name (e.g., “Roll”)
- Enter the conversion ratio:
Default Unit × Conversion Ratio = Alternate Unit - Save the conversion
Unit conversions are used when suppliers order in different units than your inventory tracking unit. For example, inventory tracked in yards but ordered from suppliers in rolls.
Pricing Tab
Configure SKU pricing by sales channel: What You Can Edit:- Channel-specific pricing
- Price values per channel
Pricing changes may affect demand forecasts and reporting. Review the impact before making significant price changes.
Inventory Tab
View inventory levels (read-only from this tab):- Current stock by warehouse
- Inventory states (sellable, committed, on-hand)
- Health status
To adjust inventory, use the Inventory dashboard or create inventory adjustment transactions.
Suppliers Tab
View supplier associations for this SKU.The Suppliers tab is only visible if the SKU belongs to a collection. Supplier details are managed through the collection or the Suppliers dashboard.
- Which suppliers provide this item
- Supplier-specific details (SKU codes, costs, lead times)
Processes Tab
View manufacturing processes associated with this SKU.The Processes tab is only visible if the SKU’s collection has processes enabled. Process associations are read-only from this view.
- Associated production processes
- Process configurations for this SKU
Bill of Materials Tab
The Bill of Materials tab has two sub-tabs: Components Sub-tab — What goes into this SKU:- Lists all materials and parts needed to make this SKU
- Columns: Component, Source, SKU Code, Quantity, Unit, Optional
- Empty state shows: “This SKU does not contain any components.”
- Lists all SKUs that use this item as a component
- Columns: Used In SKU, SKU Code, Collection, Quantity, Unit, Optional
- Helpful for understanding the impact of changes before modifying a component
Bulk Editing
For editing multiple SKUs at once:Using Filters + Export/Import
- Filter to the SKUs you want to edit
- Export the filtered list to CSV
- Make changes in your spreadsheet
- Re-import the updated file
Multi-Select Actions
- Use checkboxes to select multiple SKUs
- Access bulk actions from the toolbar:
- Change status (Archive/Activate)
- Move to collection
- Apply tags
Changing SKU Type
Changing a SKU’s type has implications:| From | To | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Finished Good | Component | SKU won’t appear in demand forecasts |
| Component | Finished Good | May need to set up channel availability |
| Any | Bundle | Need to configure component relationships |
Archiving SKUs
To hide a SKU without deleting it:What Happens When You Archive
- SKU is hidden from standard lists
- Historical data is preserved
- Inventory records remain
- Forecasts are excluded from active views
- SKU can be restored by changing status back to Active
Finding Archived SKUs
- Go to the SKU dashboard
- Open the filter panel
- In the Status filter, select Archived
- Archived SKUs will appear
Editing Dimension Values
To change a SKU’s dimension values (e.g., correct a wrong size):Dimension values must exist in the collection’s dimension configuration. If you need a new value, add it to the collection’s dimensions first.
Validation and Errors
Common Validation Errors
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| ”SKU code already exists” | Duplicate code | Use a unique code |
| ”Required field missing” | Empty required field | Fill in the required data |
| ”Invalid dimension value” | Value not in collection | Add value to collection dimensions |
| ”Cannot change type” | Active constraints | Resolve dependencies first |
Handling Errors
When you see a validation error:- Read the error message carefully
- Correct the issue
- Try saving again
- If stuck, cancel and review the SKU’s relationships
Edit History
Tether tracks changes to SKUs:- Who made the change
- When the change was made
- What was changed
Next Steps
Filtering SKUs
Find SKUs quickly with powerful filters
Collections
Manage SKUs within collections
Bulk Operations
Learn about bulk editing capabilities
Suppliers
Manage supplier relationships