How does Panatracker deal with duplicate Manufacturer Item Codes if more than 1 item in GP shares a UPC?

How does Panatracker deal with duplicate Manufacturer Item Codes if more than 1 item in GP shares a UPC?

When multiple items in Dynamics GP share the same UPC or manufacturer item code, PanatrackerGP provides a selection interface to ensure the correct item is chosen.

How It Works

When you scan or enter a manufacturer item code that's associated with multiple GP items:

  1. PanatrackerGP detects the duplicate association.
  2. A selection list appears showing all items linked to that code.
  3. You select the correct item from the list.
  4. The transaction continues with the selected item.

This ensures accurate item selection while still allowing you to leverage manufacturer barcodes and UPCs across multiple products.

Best Practice

To minimize the need for manual selection:

  • Use unique manufacturer item codes when possible
  • Consider adding item-specific information to help distinguish between similar items in the selection list
  • Review your manufacturer item code setup regularly to identify and resolve unintended duplicates

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