The Build Items window enables you to build a finished item from component items. For example, a finished item might be a gift basket made up of several items. If you build the same item regularly, you can use the
Auto-Build Items window, but for infrequent or unique item builds, use this window.
If you want to enter a different journal number, leave the IJ prefix already assigned, so you can identify the transaction as an inventoried transaction later.
When you record this transaction, only the value of the inventoried items affected will be recorded in the Inventory Journal, not the actual quantities. You can use the memo field to enter the transaction’s quantity information if you want to view this information in reports later.
Only inventoried items—items for which you selected the
I Inventory This Item option in the Item Information window—can be used.
Type the transfer quantity in this column. Enter a positive number for the finished item (this number is added to your on-hand inventory). Enter a negative number for the component items (this number is subtracted from your on-hand inventory).
The amount that appears in this column is the unit cost multiplied by the item quantity. If you change the amount in this column, the unit cost will also change. Note that you can change the price of a component or finished item later, you do not need to change it in this field.
