Alternative-, discounted- and successor article are articles that are similar to the original article and can be used as substitutes. Consequently, alternative articles must be available in the product range. A discontinued article is an item that will be removed from the product range in the future. It is marked with a discontinuation date in the dataset. If there is a successor article for the discontinued item, it is appropriately flagged, and the factory article number of the successor article is required. Up to three successor articles can be specified if necessary. For discontinued articles, all data such as prices, images, dimensions, and weights, etc., must still be provided.
Content | Description | Structure |
|---|---|---|
Alternative article | Indication of an article number => Reference to an article from the assortment that can be used instead of the required item. | Text 15 |
Discounted article | Identifier: Yes, No, Yes with Successor Item | Value list |
Discontinuation date | Indication of a projected discontinuation date if marked as a discontinued item. Deletion at the earliest 12 months after the discontinuation date. | Date (DDMMJJJJ) |
Successor article | Successor article number, which must be included in the data delivery. Specification relevant if marked as an discounted article with a successor item. Maximum specification of 3 possible successor items. | Text 15 |
See also entry "Deletion of items." Löschung von Artikeln
Help with articles that are discontinued
When an article is discontinued, there are often successor articles. These should also be identified as such through the field "Successor article number”.