> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tetherdata.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bulk Operations

> Work efficiently with multiple items at once

# Bulk Operations

Bulk operations let you work with multiple items simultaneously, saving time on repetitive tasks.

## What Are Bulk Operations?

Bulk operations apply actions to multiple items at once:

| Without Bulk          | With Bulk                 |
| --------------------- | ------------------------- |
| Edit items one by one | Edit all selected at once |
| Slow and tedious      | Fast and efficient        |
| Risk of inconsistency | Consistent changes        |

## Selecting Multiple Items

### Selection Methods

| Method               | How                                | Use When              |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Click**            | Single click on row                | Select one item       |
| **Shift + Click**    | Click first, shift-click last      | Select range          |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + Click** | Click while holding modifier       | Select specific items |
| **Select All**       | Checkbox in header or Cmd/Ctrl + A | Select all visible    |

### Selection Tips

* Selection persists while filtering
* Selected count shown in toolbar
* Clear selection with Esc or button

## Available Bulk Operations

### SKU Operations

| Operation                  | Description                     |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Bulk Edit**              | Change fields for multiple SKUs |
| **Add to Collection**      | Add SKUs to a collection        |
| **Remove from Collection** | Remove from collection          |
| **Change Status**          | Activate/archive multiple       |
| **Export**                 | Export selected SKUs            |

### Forecast Operations

| Operation             | Description                    |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Bulk Edit**         | Adjust forecasts together      |
| **Percentage Change** | Apply % increase/decrease      |
| **Copy Values**       | Copy from one period to others |
| **Reset**             | Revert to model values         |

### Transaction Operations

| Operation                       | Description                  |
| ------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Bulk Submit**                 | Submit multiple drafts       |
| **Bulk Cancel**                 | Cancel multiple transactions |
| **Create from Recommendations** | Create multiple orders       |

### Inventory Operations

| Operation             | Description           |
| --------------------- | --------------------- |
| **Bulk Update**       | Update stock levels   |
| **Adjust Quantities** | Make adjustments      |
| **Transfer**          | Create bulk transfers |

## Performing Bulk Edits

### Basic Bulk Edit

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Items">
    Use selection methods to choose items
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Bulk Action">
    Click the bulk action button or menu
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Operation">
    Select the operation to perform
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure">
    Set values for the bulk operation
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review">
    Review items that will be affected
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply">
    Confirm and execute the operation
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Bulk Edit Fields

When bulk editing, you can typically change:

| Field Type     | Behavior                    |
| -------------- | --------------------------- |
| **Set Value**  | Same value for all selected |
| **Increment**  | Add/subtract amount         |
| **Percentage** | Increase/decrease by %      |
| **Clear**      | Remove value from all       |

## Bulk Operations by Feature

### SKUs: Bulk Edit

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to SKUs">
    Navigate to the SKU list
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select SKUs">
    Choose the SKUs to edit
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Edit">
    Open bulk edit panel
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Values">
    Change desired fields:

    * Status
    * Collection
    * Dimensions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply">
    Save changes to all selected
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Forecasts: Percentage Adjustment

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Forecasts">
    Navigate to demand forecasting
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Rows">
    Choose SKU/channel combinations
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Percentage">
    Click percentage adjustment
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Value">
    Enter percentage (e.g., +10% or -5%)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply">
    Apply to all selected periods
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Transactions: Create from Recommendations

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to a planning page">
    Navigate to **Supply Chain** → **Purchase**, **Transfer**, or **Production**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review recommendations">
    Choose the recommended movements you want to act on
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept">
    Accept each recommendation to commit it to the [execution plan](/supply-planning/execution-plan)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Order">
    Use **Place order** (or the **Order** row action) to convert committed movements into transactions
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Bulk Export

### Exporting Selected Items

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Items">
    Choose items to export
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Export">
    Open export menu
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download">
    CSV file downloads automatically
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Export Options

| Option            | Description                |
| ----------------- | -------------------------- |
| **Selected Only** | Only export selected items |
| **All Visible**   | Export filtered results    |
| **All Data**      | Export everything          |

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Review Before Applying">
    Always check before bulk operations:

    * Verify selection count
    * Preview affected items
    * Understand the change
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Start Small">
    Test with a few items first:

    * Select small subset
    * Apply operation
    * Verify results
    * Then do full set
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use Filters First">
    Filter before selecting:

    * Narrow to relevant items
    * Easier to select all
    * Reduces errors
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Document Changes">
    Keep track of bulk operations:

    * Note what was changed
    * When it was done
    * Why the change
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Undo and Recovery

### Undoing Bulk Operations

| Scenario          | Recovery              |
| ----------------- | --------------------- |
| **Recent Edit**   | Cmd/Ctrl + Z may undo |
| **Saved Changes** | Use edit log to track |
| **Major Mistake** | Contact administrator |

### Prevention

* Double-check selections
* Review before confirming
* Start with smaller batches

## Limitations

### What Can't Be Bulk Edited

| Item               | Reason                   |
| ------------------ | ------------------------ |
| **Unique Fields**  | Must be unique per item  |
| **System Fields**  | Calculated automatically |
| **Locked Records** | Protected from changes   |

### Size Limits

| Limit          | Value                   |
| -------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Selection**  | Usually 1000+ items     |
| **Export**     | Depends on data size    |
| **Processing** | Larger sets take longer |

## Troubleshooting

### Operation Takes Too Long

**Possible causes:**

* Large selection
* Complex operation
* Network latency

**Solutions:**

1. Wait for completion
2. Try smaller batches
3. Check network connection

### Not All Items Updated

**Possible causes:**

* Validation errors
* Permission issues
* Data conflicts

**Solutions:**

1. Check error messages
2. Review failed items
3. Fix issues and retry

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Keyboard Shortcuts" icon="keyboard" href="/tips/shortcuts">
    Speed up with shortcuts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Command Palette" icon="terminal" href="/tips/command-palette">
    Quick commands
  </Card>

  <Card title="Exports" icon="download" href="/tips/exports">
    Export data
  </Card>

  <Card title="Filtering" icon="filter" href="/product-catalog/skus/filtering">
    Filter and find items
  </Card>
</CardGroup>