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# Editing SKUs

> How to modify SKU information in Tether

# Editing SKUs

Tether provides multiple ways to edit SKU information, from quick inline edits to comprehensive detail views. This guide covers all editing methods.

<Note>
  Editing SKUs requires Admin access. Sales Rep users have view-only access.
</Note>

## 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 |

<Note>
  Name and SKU Code are **not** inline-editable on the dashboard. To edit these fields, open the SKU detail page.
</Note>

### How to Inline Edit

<Steps>
  <Step title="Locate the Cell">
    Find the SKU and column you want to edit. Editable cells show a subtle highlight on hover.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click to Edit">
    Click the cell to enter edit mode:

    * **Text fields**: A text input appears
    * **Dropdowns**: A selection menu appears
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make Your Change">
    Type the new value or select from the dropdown.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save or Cancel">
    * Press **Enter** or click away to save
    * Press **Escape** to cancel without saving
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Use `Tab` to move to the next editable cell after saving. This speeds up bulk editing.
</Tip>

### 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

**Read-Only Fields:**

* Collection (displayed as a link to the collection detail page)
* Created date
* Last modified date

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the SKU">
    Click on a SKU row to open its detail page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Overview">
    Select the **Overview** tab (the default tab)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Edit Mode">
    Click the **Edit** button to toggle fields into edit mode
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make Changes">
    Modify the desired fields
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save or Cancel">
    Click **Save** to commit changes or **Cancel** to discard them
  </Step>
</Steps>

#### 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

**Adding a Unit Conversion:**

1. Click **Add Unit** in the unit conversions section
2. Enter the alternate unit name (e.g., "Roll")
3. Enter the conversion ratio: `Default Unit × Conversion Ratio = Alternate Unit`
4. Save the conversion

<Info>
  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.
</Info>

### Pricing Tab

Configure SKU pricing by sales channel:

**What You Can Edit:**

* Channel-specific pricing
* Price values per channel

<Info>
  Pricing changes may affect demand forecasts and reporting. Review the impact before making significant price changes.
</Info>

### Inventory Tab

View inventory levels (read-only from this tab):

* Current stock by warehouse
* Inventory states (sellable, committed, on-hand)
* Health status

<Note>
  To adjust inventory, use the Inventory dashboard or create inventory adjustment transactions.
</Note>

### Suppliers Tab

View supplier associations for this SKU.

<Note>
  The Suppliers tab is only visible if the SKU belongs to a collection. Supplier details are managed through the collection or the Suppliers dashboard.
</Note>

**What's Shown:**

* Which suppliers provide this item
* Supplier-specific details (SKU codes, costs, lead times)

### Processes Tab

View manufacturing processes associated with this SKU.

<Note>
  The Processes tab is only visible if the SKU's collection has processes enabled. Process associations are read-only from this view.
</Note>

**What's Shown:**

* 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."

**Usage Sub-tab** — Where this SKU is used as a component:

* 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

<Warning>
  Changing BOM affects production planning and inventory calculations. Verify changes before saving.
</Warning>

## Bulk Editing

For editing multiple SKUs at once:

### Using Filters + Export/Import

1. Filter to the SKUs you want to edit
2. Export the filtered list to CSV
3. Make changes in your spreadsheet
4. Re-import the updated file

### Multi-Select Actions

1. Use checkboxes to select multiple SKUs
2. 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 |

<Warning>
  Changing SKU type can affect forecasting, inventory tracking, and channel availability. Review all implications before making this change.
</Warning>

## Archiving SKUs

To hide a SKU without deleting it:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the SKU">
    Either click to open details or find it in the list
  </Step>

  <Step title="Change Status">
    Set the **Status** field to **Archived**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    The SKU will be hidden from default views
  </Step>
</Steps>

### 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

1. Go to the SKU dashboard
2. Open the filter panel
3. In the **Status** filter, select **Archived**
4. Archived SKUs will appear

## Editing Dimension Values

To change a SKU's dimension values (e.g., correct a wrong size):

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the SKU Detail">
    Click on the SKU to open its detail page
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate Dimension Fields">
    Find the dimension fields in the Overview section or use inline editing
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select New Value">
    Choose the correct value from the dropdown
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Confirm the change
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Dimension values must exist in the collection's dimension configuration. If you need a new value, add it to the collection's dimensions first.
</Info>

## 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:

1. Read the error message carefully
2. Correct the issue
3. Try saving again
4. 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

This audit trail helps with troubleshooting and compliance.

## Common Confusions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="My product is a multi-pack — should I use Additional Unit Conversion?">
    **No.** Additional Unit and Additional Unit Conversion are for tracking the **same SKU** in different units of measure. For example, you buy almonds by the pound but track inventory in ounces — so you'd set the default unit to "oz" and add "lb" as the additional unit with a conversion of 16. Both units refer to the same product.

    If you sell a 6-pack that contains 6 individual boxes, the 6-pack and the single box are **separate SKUs**. The relationship between them — "producing 1 six-pack consumes 6 singles" — is a **Bill of Materials (BOM)** relationship. You set that up in the BOM / SKU Mapping template, not through unit conversion.

    **Rule of thumb:**

    * *"What's another way to measure or count this same SKU?"* → **Additional Unit Conversion**
    * *"What other SKUs go into this SKU when it's produced or assembled?"* → **BOM**

    **Examples:**

    | Scenario                                                              | Setup                                                                     | Why                                        |
    | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
    | **Almonds**: default unit = oz, additional unit = lb, conversion = 16 | UOM conversion                                                            | Same product, different measurement        |
    | **6-Pack of Date Bites**: contains 6 individual Date Bites boxes      | BOM                                                                       | Different SKUs, one is made from the other |
    | **Case of 6-Packs**: you ship 6-packs in cases of 4 for wholesale     | UOM conversion on the 6-pack SKU (additional unit = case, conversion = 4) | Same SKU, different counting unit          |
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Filtering SKUs" icon="filter" href="/product-catalog/skus/filtering">
    Find SKUs quickly with powerful filters
  </Card>

  <Card title="Collections" icon="folder" href="/product-catalog/collections/managing">
    Manage SKUs within collections
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bulk Operations" icon="layer-group" href="/tips/bulk-operations">
    Learn about bulk editing capabilities
  </Card>

  <Card title="Suppliers" icon="truck" href="/inventory/suppliers">
    Manage supplier relationships
  </Card>
</CardGroup>