Allow Duplicate Items in Sales Orders

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How to Allow Entry of Duplicate Items in Sales Orders?

This tutorial explains how to use the “Allow Duplicate Items in Sale Order” feature in Logic ERP. It demonstrates how enabling or disabling this option affects item entry during sales order creation and highlights its practical benefits in handling scenarios like different pricing, schemes, or discounts for the same item.


Objective of This Feature

  • Control whether duplicate items can be added in a sales order

  • Prevent or allow repetition based on business needs

  • Handle cases with different rates, discounts, or schemes


Accessing Sales Order Configuration

  • Navigate to Sales Order Module

  • Click on Configuration

  • Select the relevant Sales Order Configuration


Understanding Default Behavior (Feature Disabled)

  • Option: Allow Duplicate Items in Sale Order → Disabled

System Behavior

  • Duplicate entry of the same item is restricted

  • When the same item is selected again:

    • System displays an information message

    • Item cannot be added again


Implement with Feature Disabled

  • Create a New Sales Order

  • Add an item

  • Try adding the same item again

Result

  • System prevents duplication

  • Displays message: Item already exists in the order


Enabling Duplicate Item Feature

  • Go back to Sales Order Configuration

  • Enable:

    • Allow Duplicate Items in Sale Order

  • Save the configuration

Implement with Feature Enabled

  • Click on New Order (to refresh window)

  • Start creating a Sales Order

  • Add an item

  • Try adding the same item again

Result

  • System allows duplicate entries

  • Same item can be added multiple times

Practical Use Cases

  • Same item with:

    • Different Rates

    • Different Discounts

    • Different Schemes/Offers

  • Useful in bulk or promotional sales scenarios


Key Benefits

  • Provides flexibility in order creation

  • Supports complex billing scenarios

  • Eliminates need for manual adjustments

  • Enhances user convenience and efficiency


Best Practice Tip

  • Enable this feature only when required

  • Disable it to avoid:

    • Duplicate errors

    • Data inconsistencies in simple workflows


Final Outcome

  • Businesses can control duplicate item behavior

  • Orders can be customized based on pricing variations

  • Sales process becomes more flexible and efficient

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