Item Sub-Group Master

1How to work in this page #

1. Find (F2): search by name, parent group, or description.
2. Add (F3): create a new sub-group. Cursor lands on Name.
3. Modify (F4): edit the loaded sub-group.
4. Delete: remove the current sub-group (view mode), with confirmation.
5. Save (F5): commit the add / modify. Name and Item Group are required.
6. Cancel (Esc): discard the current edit.

2Step by step #

A sub group refines an item group — Fasteners under Raw Material, for example.

1. Press Add (F3) , name the sub group and pick its parent Item Group.
2. Press Save (F5) and confirm; F3 for the next.
3. Products pick the sub group on the Product master; stock reports can then subtotal group → sub group.

3Why is the Item Group list empty? #

The parent Item Group list is filled from the Item Group master, so it stays empty until at least one group has been created there. Every sub-group must sit under a group, so you cannot save one until a group exists.

Use the + button beside the Item Group box to create the parent group inline without leaving this page; it becomes selectable straight away.

4Rules and integrity #

• A parent Item Group is mandatory — the sub-group cannot be saved without one.
• The sub-group name must be unique; a duplicate is refused before saving.
• Sub-groups can be chosen as the parent of item categories. Deleting one that is still in use can leave those categories pointing at a missing parent, so retire rather than delete a sub-group that has been used.