Item Variant Details

Overview

Below is a business-focused explanation of the Item Variant Details report in Dafater.

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Report Overview

Report Name: Item Variant Details
Module: Stock
Report Type: Script Report
Business Object: Item

The Item Variant Details report provides a structured view of all item variants created from a common parent item (template). It helps businesses understand how product variations—such as size, color, model, or specification—are defined, organized, and managed within inventory.

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What Business Information This Report Provides

This report shows: - All variants linked to a base (template) item
- The specific attributes that differentiate each variant
- Identification and classification details for each variant
- Whether variants are active, sellable, or purchasable

In simple terms, it answers:

“What versions of this product do we have, and how are they different from each other?”

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When and Why to Use This Report

You should use this report when:

• Managing products with multiple variations (e.g., size, color, capacity, configuration)
• Reviewing or auditing your product catalog
• Planning inventory, pricing, or procurement at the variant level
• Ensuring product data consistency before sales or purchasing activities
• Identifying unused, inactive, or duplicate variants

It is especially useful in businesses dealing with apparel, electronics, spare parts, FMCG, or configurable products.

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Key Columns and Their Business Meaning

Typical columns in the report include:

• Item Code
  The unique identifier for each product variant, used in sales, purchase, and stock transactions.

• Item Name
  A readable name describing the variant, often including its attributes.

• Variant Of (Template Item)
  The parent product from which this variant is derived. This helps group related variants together.

• Attributes
  The specific characteristics (such as Size, Color, Model, Grade) that distinguish this variant from others.

• Item Group
  The product category for reporting, inventory grouping, and analysis.

• Brand
  Identifies the brand associated with the variant, useful for brand-level reporting.

• Stock UOM
  The unit in which this variant is stocked and managed (e.g., Nos, Kg, Box).

• Disabled Status
  Indicates whether the variant is active or no longer used in business operations.

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Available Filters and Their Business Purpose

Common filters include:

• Template Item / Variant Of
  Focuses the report on variants of a specific product family.

• Item Code or Item Name
  Quickly locate a specific variant.

• Item Group
  Analyze variants within a particular product category.

• Brand
  Review variants brand-wise for sales or marketing analysis.

• Disabled / Enabled
  Identify active variants versus discontinued or blocked ones.

These filters help narrow the report to only the variants relevant to a specific business decision.

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How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions

• Too many similar variants may indicate product complexity that increases inventory and operational costs.
• Inactive or unused variants can be reviewed for cleanup or discontinuation.
• Missing variants (e.g., size or color gaps) may highlight lost sales opportunities.
• Well-structured variant naming and attributes indicate strong product data governance.

The report supports better decisions around product rationalization, inventory planning, and catalog accuracy.

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Common Use Cases and Scenarios

• Inventory Planning:
  Ensure all active variants are properly defined before stocking or replenishment.

• Sales Enablement:
  Help sales teams understand available product options and avoid selling incorrect variants.

• Product Catalog Review:
  Audit variants before launching a new season, collection, or price update.

• Procurement Control:
  Confirm which variants should be purchased from suppliers.

• Data Cleanup:
  Identify and disable obsolete or duplicate variants.

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Summary

The Item Variant Details report in Dafater is a vital tool for businesses that manage products with multiple variations. It provides clarity, control, and visibility into product structures, helping teams reduce complexity, improve inventory accuracy, and make informed product and sales decisions.

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Report Information

• Module: Stock
• Related DocType: Item
• Report Type: Script Report
• Standard: Yes