Item-wise Price List Rate
Overview
Below is a clear, business-focused explanation of the Item-wise Price List Rate report, written for practical use in Dafater.
Report: Item-wise Price List Rate
Module: Stock
Report Type: Standard Business Report
Based on: Item Price
What Business Information This Report Provides
The Item-wise Price List Rate report shows the selling or buying price of each item across different price lists. It gives a consolidated view of how items are priced in Dafater, helping businesses ensure pricing accuracy, consistency, and alignment with their sales or procurement strategy.
In simple terms, this report answers questions like: - What is the current price of each item? - Which price list is being used for which item? - Are different customers or markets getting different prices for the same item?
When and Why to Use This Report
You should use this report when you want to:
- Review and validate item pricing before sales or purchase activities
- Compare prices across multiple price lists (e.g., Retail, Wholesale, Distributor)
- Audit pricing changes or detect incorrect rates
- Support pricing decisions during negotiations or promotions
- Ensure alignment between sales strategy and actual system pricing
It is especially useful during price revisions, audits, new product launches, or margin reviews.
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
Typical columns in this report include:
Item Code / Item Name
Identifies the product. Helps quickly locate and analyze pricing for a specific item.Price List
Indicates which price list the rate belongs to (e.g., Standard Selling, Wholesale, Export). This shows how pricing differs by customer type or market.Rate
The actual price assigned to the item in that price list. This is the key value used during sales or purchase transactions.Currency
Shows the currency of the price, useful for businesses operating in multiple regions.Valid From (if applicable)
Indicates when the price becomes effective. Helps manage future pricing and avoid using outdated rates.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
Common filters include:
Item
Focus on pricing for a specific product or product group.Price List
View prices for one specific customer segment or sales channel.Buying / Selling
Distinguish between purchase prices and selling prices.Currency
Useful for reviewing prices in a specific currency.Date (Valid From)
Helps analyze current, past, or upcoming prices.
These filters allow decision-makers to quickly narrow down information relevant to a specific business scenario.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
- Compare rates across price lists to ensure logical price differences between retail, wholesale, and special customers.
- Identify unusually low or high prices that could affect margins or competitiveness.
- Check consistency to ensure similar items are priced fairly and strategically.
- Validate readiness for sales by confirming that all active items have correct and updated prices.
Well-maintained pricing directly impacts profitability, customer trust, and sales efficiency.
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
- Sales team preparation: Confirm correct item prices before quoting customers.
- Management review: Analyze pricing strategy across markets or customer segments.
- Audit and compliance: Ensure prices in Dafater match approved pricing policies.
- New price rollout: Verify that updated rates are correctly applied before the effective date.
- Margin analysis: Support decisions on discounts, promotions, or cost increases.
Summary
The Item-wise Price List Rate report is a vital pricing control tool in Dafater. It provides clear visibility into how items are priced, supports confident sales and purchasing decisions, and helps maintain pricing discipline across the organization.
Report Information
- Module: Stock
- Related DocType: Item Price
- Report Type: Report Builder
- Standard: Yes