Published at: 2026-09-17
Four configuration modes for items and multiple units
Use the combination of the item and multiple-unit switches to determine the product creation page, data generation logic, and maintenance entry points.
Mode comparison
| Configuration combination | Creation page | Data generation logic | Maintenance rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic: item disabled, multiple units disabled | Shows only basic product information. | Saves one independent product record. | The product page maintains all product information and one unit. |
| Item: item enabled, multiple units disabled | Adds Has Variants to distinguish nonvariant and variant items. | A nonvariant item creates an item and its product. A variant item creates variant products after you select an item and variant combinations. | A nonvariant product maintains category and unit. An item maintains those values for a variant product, and all variant products share the configuration. |
| Multiple units: item disabled, multiple units enabled | Adds Multiple Units to support multiple units and conversions. | Saves product units and conversion relationships after you enable multiple units. | Maintain all unit information directly on the product page. |
| Item + multiple units: both enabled | Supports variant selection and multiple-unit configuration. | Uses the same data generation logic as item mode. | A nonvariant product maintains multiple units. The item maintains multiple units for a variant product, and all variant products share the configuration. |
Choose a mode
- Enable the item feature when you need shared item information or variant management.
- Enable multiple units when you need more than one unit of measure.
- When both features are enabled, a product can maintain multiple units for a nonvariant item.
- When both features are enabled, the item must centrally maintain multiple units for a variant item. The product page only displays them.
Configuration and business impact
The item and multiple-unit features affect product creation fields, product-item relationships, and product maintenance entry points. After configuring them, product maintainers should create products for the corresponding end-user scenario. Do not bypass the item entry point to edit shared information.
Key UI labels
The mode comparison uses Has Specifications, Multiple Units?, Product Category, and Basic Info.
Related topics
- Product management configuration overview and core terms
- Relationships between products, items, and units
- Enable the item feature
- Enable multiple units
- Overview of the product creation and maintenance process for end users