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Managing Products - Full Field Reference

Products in Quickenerp

Products are items you sell. They are shared across Sales, Purchases, Inventory, Manufacturing, and eCommerce. Go to Sales > Products > Products.

Product Types

Type Code Inventory Tracking Best For
Storable ProductproductFull - stock moves, valuation, traceabilityPhysical goods: electronics, furniture, clothing.
ConsumableconsuMinimal - quantity decreases onlyOffice supplies, packaging, low-cost items.
ServiceserviceNoneConsulting, training, maintenance contracts.

Product Form - All Fields Explained

Section Field Model Field Purpose
General InfoProduct NamenameCustomer-facing name on quotations, invoices, eCommerce.
General InfoInternal Referencedefault_codeSKU or part number for internal use.
General InfoBarcodebarcodeEAN-13/UPC for POS and scanning.
General InfoProduct Typedetailed_typeStorable, Consumable, or Service. Cannot change if stock exists.
General InfoCategorycateg_idGrouping for reporting, routes, and account mapping.
General InfoSales Pricelist_priceBase price. Overridden by price lists.
General InfoCoststandard_pricePurchase/manufacturing cost. Hidden from Sales Users.
General InfoCustomer Taxestaxes_idDefault sales tax. Overridable per order line.
General InfoVendor Taxessupplier_taxes_idDefault purchase tax.
General InfoUnit of Measureuom_idUnits, kg, liters, hours. Separate Purchase UoM if different.
General InfoWeight / Volumeweight / volumeUsed for shipping rate calculation.
InventoryRoutesroute_idsBuy, Manufacture, Dropship - determines supply method.
SalesSales Descriptiondescription_saleRich-text description on quotations and eCommerce.
PurchasePurchase Descriptiondescription_purchaseDescription shown on purchase orders.

Creating a Product - Step by Step

  1. Go to Sales > Products > Products → click Create.
  2. Enter Product Name - use a clear customer-facing name.
  3. Select Product Type - Storable for physical goods.
  4. Set Sales Price and Cost.
  5. Choose Category - create categories under Sales → Configuration → Product Categories if needed.
  6. Set Customer Taxes - typically your default sales tax.
  7. Enter Internal Reference (e.g. CHR-001-BLK).
  8. Fill Sales Description - this appears on quotations.
  9. Click Save.

Product Categories

Categories are hierarchical (parent/child). Go to Sales > Configuration > Product Categories.

  • Categories inherit properties: income/expense accounts, tax rules, routes.
  • Example: Electronics → Computers → Laptops → Gaming Laptops.
  • Each category can have default Sales Account and COGS Account.

Recent Improvements

  • Grid View Editing - Edit multiple products inline, change prices/costs in bulk.
  • Product Image Gallery - Upload multiple images per product.
  • Enhanced Product Search - Search by name, reference, barcode, or description simultaneously.
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This documentation is updated continuously. Some features described here may be renamed, deprecated, or still being finalized.