Editing SKUs

How to modify SKU information in Tether

Editing SKUs

Tether provides multiple ways to edit SKU information, from quick inline edits to comprehensive detail views. This guide covers all editing methods.

Editing SKUs requires Admin access. Sales Rep users have view-only access.

Inline Editing

The fastest way to make quick changes is directly in the SKU dashboard.

Editable Columns

The following columns support inline editing:

Column	Edit Type	Notes
Name	Text input	Click to edit
SKU Code	Text input	Must remain unique
UPC	Text input	Barcode number
Amazon ID	Text input	ASIN or Amazon identifier
Type	Dropdown	Select from SKU types
Status	Dropdown	Active or Archived
Dimension Values	Dropdown	Select from available values

How to Inline Edit

1. Locate the Cell

   Find the SKU and column you want to edit. Editable cells show a subtle highlight on hover.

2. Click to Edit

   Click the cell to enter edit mode:

   • Text fields: A text input appears
   • Dropdowns: A selection menu appears
3. Make Your Change

   Type the new value or select from the dropdown.

4. Save or Cancel

   • Press Enter or click away to save
   • Press Escape to cancel without saving

Use Tab to move to the next editable cell after saving. This speeds up bulk editing.

Inline Edit Indicators

Indicator	Meaning
Blue border	Cell is in edit mode
Green flash	Change saved successfully
Red border	Validation error
Spinner	Save in progress

Detail Page Editing

For comprehensive edits, open the SKU detail page by clicking on a SKU row.

Overview Tab

The Overview tab contains basic SKU information:

Editable Fields:

• Name
• SKU Code
• Description
• UPC
• Amazon ID
• Status

Read-Only Fields:

• Created date
• Last modified date
• Collection

1. Open the SKU

   Click on a SKU row to open its detail page

2. Navigate to Overview

   Select the Overview tab (usually the default)

3. Edit Fields

   Click on any editable field to modify it

4. Save Changes

   Click Save or changes may auto-save depending on the field

Pricing Tab

Configure SKU pricing and unit conversions:

What You Can Edit:

• Base price
• Channel-specific pricing
• Unit of measure
• Conversion factors

Pricing changes may affect demand forecasts and reporting. Review the impact before making significant price changes.

Inventory Tab

View inventory levels (read-only from this tab):

• Current stock by warehouse
• Inventory states (sellable, committed, on-hand)
• Health status

To adjust inventory, use the Inventory dashboard or create inventory adjustment transactions.

Suppliers Tab

Manage supplier relationships for this SKU:

What You Can Configure:

• Assigned suppliers
• Supplier-specific SKU codes
• Cost per unit
• Lead times
• Minimum order quantities

1. Add a Supplier

   Click Add Supplier and select from your supplier list

2. Configure Details

   Enter supplier-specific information:

   • Their SKU code for this product
   • Cost and pricing
   • Lead time in days
3. Save

   Click Save to store the supplier relationship

BOM Tab (Bill of Materials)

For composite SKUs, manage the component structure:

What You Can Edit:

• Component SKUs
• Quantities required
• Assembly instructions

Changing BOM affects production planning and inventory calculations. Verify changes before saving.

Bulk Editing

For editing multiple SKUs at once:

Using Filters + Export/Import

1. Filter to the SKUs you want to edit
2. Export the filtered list to CSV
3. Make changes in your spreadsheet
4. Re-import the updated file

Multi-Select Actions

1. Use checkboxes to select multiple SKUs
2. Access bulk actions from the toolbar:
   • Change status (Archive/Activate)
   • Move to collection
   • Apply tags

Changing SKU Type

Changing a SKU’s type has implications:

From	To	Considerations
Finished Good	Component	SKU won’t appear in demand forecasts
Component	Finished Good	May need to set up channel availability
Any	Bundle	Need to configure component relationships

Changing SKU type can affect forecasting, inventory tracking, and channel availability. Review all implications before making this change.

Archiving SKUs

To hide a SKU without deleting it:

1. Select the SKU

   Either click to open details or find it in the list

2. Change Status

   Set the Status field to Archived

3. Confirm

   The SKU will be hidden from default views

What Happens When You Archive

• SKU is hidden from standard lists
• Historical data is preserved
• Inventory records remain
• Forecasts are excluded from active views
• SKU can be restored by changing status back to Active

Finding Archived SKUs

1. Go to the SKU dashboard
2. Open the filter panel
3. In the Status filter, select Archived
4. Archived SKUs will appear

Editing Dimension Values

To change a SKU’s dimension values (e.g., correct a wrong size):

1. Open the SKU Detail

   Click on the SKU to open its detail page

2. Locate Dimension Fields

   Find the dimension fields in the Overview section or use inline editing

3. Select New Value

   Choose the correct value from the dropdown

4. Save

   Confirm the change

Dimension values must exist in the collection’s dimension configuration. If you need a new value, add it to the collection’s dimensions first.

Validation and Errors

Common Validation Errors

Error	Cause	Solution
”SKU code already exists”	Duplicate code	Use a unique code
”Required field missing”	Empty required field	Fill in the required data
”Invalid dimension value”	Value not in collection	Add value to collection dimensions
”Cannot change type”	Active constraints	Resolve dependencies first

Handling Errors

When you see a validation error:

1. Read the error message carefully
2. Correct the issue
3. Try saving again
4. If stuck, cancel and review the SKU’s relationships

Edit History

Tether tracks changes to SKUs:

• Who made the change
• When the change was made
• What was changed

This audit trail helps with troubleshooting and compliance.

Next Steps

Filtering SKUs

Find SKUs quickly with powerful filters

Collections

Manage SKUs within collections

Bulk Operations

Learn about bulk editing capabilities

Suppliers

Manage supplier relationships