The commodity group assigns the article within the context of a specific upper-level group structure (e.g., Bathtub, Fittings, Radiator) and ideally corresponds to the table of contents of the print catalog. This initial classification is relevant to categorize the article. Each defined product group receives a group code of up to 3 characters and a descriptive text.
Content | Description | Structure |
|---|---|---|
Group Type | Industry product group (upper, first classification) | Value list |
Group Number | Product Group ID (Code): e.g., 010 | Text 3 |
Group Description | Clear text description of the classification, e.g., "Fittings" | Text 40 |
Through a unique identification number (ID) maintained on the article, a reference is made to the associated product group.
Content | Description | Structure |
|---|---|---|
Commodity group ID | Identification number, reference to the associated commodity group: article is assigned to this commodity group | Text 3 |