What?

A a variant SKU is a product that falls under or is "nested" under a master SKU. Common examples of variant types are size and color.

Why?

This can make it easier to categorize SKU's and bulk select for purposes of organizing.

How?

  1. To Add SKU's Under a New Master: Inventory -> SKUs

2. Select SKUs to Add Under New Master

3. Choose An Existing Master SKU or Create a New One

Note - If box isn't checked to "Retain SKU of all selected/consolidated SKUs", a new SKU will be generated that is associated with the new master's SKU

  1. To Add Variants (Child) SKU's Under a Master From the SKU Details: Inventory -> SKUs

2. Click "Edit SKU"

3. Click "Variants" Tab and Check "This product has variations"

4. Add Product Variants

5. Click "Save Changes"

Note - To manage Variant Types, go to "Inventory" -> "Inventory Admin" -> "Variant Options & Presets"