Single SKU products are used when an item has only one inventory-tracked version.
This workflow creates:
One product record
One default variant (SKU)
Inventory tracking at the variant level
When to Use Single SKU
Use this structure when:
There are no size/color variations
You only need one SKU
The item is purchased, sold, or manufactured as one unit
Steps to Create a Single SKU Product
1. Navigate to Create Product
Go to:
Inventory → Products → New Product
2. Fill Out Basics
In the Basics section:
Name
Customer-facing or internal product nameSKU
Unique identifier across your system
You can click Generate if enabledTaxable
Defaults to Yes for sales itemsDescription (optional)
Internal or catalog description
3. Organization Fields
Use this section to group and filter products:
Category
Brand
Tags
These fields improve search, reporting, and saved views.
4. Select Structure: Single
Under Structure, choose:
✅ Single — One SKU, one MAC
This creates one default variant automatically.
5. Select Item Type (Buy / Make / Sell)
Choose how this item is used operationally:
Buy → Purchased from vendors
Make → Manufactured internally
Sell → Sold to customers
These flags are automatically applied to the created variant.
6. Configure Unit of Measure (UOM)
Every product requires a Base UOM.
Examples:
Each
Case
Bottle
You may also add additional UOMs.
Conversions apply across the product and all variants (if applicable).
7. Tracking Setup (Optional)
If tracking is enabled, choose:
Standard → Quantity only
Serialized / Lot → Batch or expiry-managed items
8. MAC (Starting Cost)
Single-SKU products allow setting an initial MAC.
Note:
This is a starting value
Actual MAC updates after purchasing or manufacturing activity
9. Click Create
Once complete, click Create.
Result:
✅ Product + default variant is created
You are taken directly into the Product Details screen.
After Creation
Next steps typically include:
Assigning vendors
Setting reorder points
Reviewing inventory by warehouse
Updating pricing