# Branch + Party + Agent + Company/Group Linking
**YouTube:** [How to Link Agents or Salesmen by Branch, Party, Company, or Item Group in Sales Bills?](https://youtu.be/WPLd7XTtI5Q)
## How to Link Agents or Salesmen by Branch, Party, Company, or Item Group in Sales Bills?
In this tutorial, we will learn how to **configure Branch + Party + Agent + Company/Group linking in Logic ERP** and understand how the system automatically picks the correct agent during billing based on the defined configuration.
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### Open Linking Setup Window
* From the **Main Menu**, navigate to **Setup**
* Expand **Setup Accounts**
* Expand **Setup Agent**
* Open **Branch + Party + Agent + Company/Group Linking**
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### Select Linking Basis
* Choose the **Linking Option**:
* **Company Basis**, or
* **Group Basis**
Select the option as per your business requirement.
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### Define Branch, Party, and Company (Brand)
* Select the **Branch**
* Select the **Party (Customer)**
* Select the **Company (Brand)**
* Click **Refresh** to load the records
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### Allocate Agent Linking
You can allocate agents in multiple ways:
**Individual Allocation**
* Press the **Space Bar** in the agent column
* Select the required agent
**Bulk Allocation**
* Press **F2** within the agent column
* Assign agents to **multiple parties at once**
**Multiple Agents for Same Party**
* Open the **Attributes List**
* Enable additional **Agent Name columns**
* Allocate more than one agent to the same party, if required
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### Import Linking Through Excel
* Click on the **External File (Excel Import)** option at the bottom
* Use the **Help** button to:
* View required column names
* Check the import format
* Browse and select the **Excel file**
* Choose the correct:
* Sheet
* Header row
* Click **OK** to Import.
The data will be imported successfully from Excel.
* Click **Save** to finalize the linking
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### Verify Linking in Sales Bill Entry
* Log in to the **same branch** where linking was defined
* Open the **Sales Bill** window
* Start a new transaction
* Select the **Customer**
* Enter an item belonging to the linked **Brand**
The **Agent Name is automatically picked** based on the defined Branch + Party + Agent + Company/Group linking.
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### Conclusion
By configuring **Branch + Party + Agent + Company/Group Linking** in Logic ERP, you can:
* Automatically assign agents during sales transactions
* Maintain brand-wise and party-wise agent control
* Reduce manual selection errors
* Improve accuracy and operational efficiency
This setup is especially useful for businesses managing **multiple agents across brands, parties, and branches**.
