How do I enter a commodity code?
Summary
From January 1st 2021, changes due to Brexit may mean you need to record the Commodity Code and Country of Origin on items being exported or imported. This article describes the fields to use for this information.
More Information
Changes to Platinum are being implemented in stages. Please see Preparing for Brexit with Platinum for more information on the stages of release. |
To ensure your system has the required fields please update your Platinum system. Please Contact your Platinum dealer or our support team on 0116 230 1500 or by using our website support contact page if you need any assistance.
Stock Control
- Go to " Stock Control Add or Edit Stock Items".
- Search for the stock item and click [Edit].
- Go to the [Invoicing] tab.
- At "Origin" click the drop down and select the country of origin for the item.
- At "Commodity" enter the code for the item. This is a free type field with a maximum of 10 characters.
Unit Sales
- Go to " Unit Sales Add or Edit Units".
- Search for the unit record and click [Edit].
- Go to the [Details] tab.
- At "Origin" click the drop down and select the country of origin for the item.
- At "Commodity" enter the code for the item. This is a free type field with a maximum of 10 characters.
Your document formats may need configuring to print the country of origin and commodity code. Please Contact your Platinum dealer or our support team on 0116 230 1500 or by using our website support contact page for advice. Please be aware that additional configuration may be chargeable. |
See also
- Preparing for Brexit with Platinum
- Downloading a Platinum update
- Creating a stock item
- Creating a new unit
- Creating a used unit
SO03, ST01, ST17 ST94, VS01