# Item Code Pre-Fix
**YouTube:** [How to Use Item Code Prefix to Generate Item Codes in Item Creation?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yB1wOm346I\&t=104s)
In this tutorial, we’ll explore a powerful feature in **Logic ERP**: configuring **item code prefixes** to maintain consistency, improve efficiency, and streamline inventory management.
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### **Access Item Configuration**
* Navigate to: **Setup** and then expand **Setup Items.**
* Select **"Setup Items Multiple Packs/Sizes".**
* Click on **“Configuration”** to open the feature window.
* You will now see various options to configure item code prefixes.
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#### **Option 1: User-Defined Item Code**
* Select **User Defined** from the prefix options.
* Manually enter your desired **Item Code** in the provided field.
*Use when you want complete control over item code formatting.*
"This image illustrates how you can manually enter the item code. Ensure the 'Item Code' checkbox is ticked when using the 'User Defined' option."
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#### **Option 2: Company Short Name + Item Name**
* Set the prefix to use the **Company Short Name**.
* For the **Middle Item Code**:
* Option A: Enter it manually
* Option B: Auto-generate using first 5 characters of the item name
* Save the item.
*Result:* The item code is generated using the company short name + 5-character item name snippet.
* Example: Item name is **"URBANO FASHION MEN SLIM FIT JOGGERS (36)"** and Brand name is **"Zara"**
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#### **Option 3: Group Short Name + Item Name**
* Set prefix to **Group Short Name**.
* Use first 5 characters of the item name for the middle section.
* Save the item.
*Result:* Item code is created using group short name + 5 characters from item name.
* Example: Group Name is **"Upper"** and "Item the Name is **"Funeral Apparel Distressed Thermal Long Sleeve T-Shirt (S)"**
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#### **Option 4: Company Short Name + Auto Increment**
* Choose **Company Short Name** as prefix.
* Enable **Auto Increment Numbering**.
* Save the item.
*Result:* Item code generated using company short name + sequential number.
* Eaxmple: Company Name is U.S Polo.
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#### **Option 5: EAN-13 Barcode Format**
* Set prefix to match the format of **EAN-13** (13-digit barcode standard).
* Logic ERP will handle the remaining digits to comply with EAN-13.
* Save the item.
*Result:* Item code generated using your defined EAN prefix + compliant digits.
* Example: EAN 13 Prefix is SET as "1234567"
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#### **Option 6: EAN Prefix + Auto Increment**
* Configure with **EAN Prefix**.
* Enable **Auto Increment**.
* Save the item.
*Result:* System generates item code with EAN prefix followed by sequential numbering.
* Example: EAN Pre-Fix - is SET as Logic.
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### **Benefits of Using Item Code Prefixes**
* Enhances **inventory consistency**
* Reduces **manual errors**
* Improves **searchability and reporting**
* Facilitates **barcode integration**
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### **Conclusion**
By leveraging the item code prefix feature in Logic ERP, you ensure a structured, automated, and scalable approach to inventory coding—leading to better organization and smoother operations.
