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How To Create Variable Products In Bulk

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This guide explains how to create variable products and add their variations in bulk, including serial-number–based items.

Step 1: Create a New Product #

  1. Go to Products.
  2. Click Add New.
  3. Enter the basic product details:
    • Name
    • Category
    • Stock Threshold (optional but recommended)
    • Active → set to Yes (only active products can be requested or sold).
  4. For Product Type, select Variable.

Step 2: Review Tax Settings #

  1. Click Next.
  2. Under Tax Details, select any taxes the product should be exempt from.
    • By default, taxes apply to all products.
    • Use this step only if the product should not attract specific taxes.
  3. Click Save Changes.

Step 3: Open Manage Variations #

  1. After saving, you will be taken to the View Product page.
  2. Click Manage Variations.

This page displays all existing variations linked to the parent product.

Step 4: Bulk Add Variations #

  1. On the Manage Variations page, click Bulk Add Variations.

This option allows you to add multiple product units at once instead of creating them one by one.

Step 5: Enter Variation Details #

  1. Fill in the required variation details such as:
  • Variation Name
  • Brand
  • Model
  • Buying Price
  • Selling Price
  • Initial Stock
  1. Serial Numbers
  • In the serial number field, use one of the following methods:
    • Enter comma-separated serial numbers
    • Use a barcode/serial scanner.
    • If using a scanner:
      • Scan one serial number
      • Wait 1 second
      • Scan the next item
    • This pause ensures each serial number is captured correctly.
  • Each serial number will be saved as a separate variation with its own stock record.

Step 6: Save Variations #

  1. Review the entered details.
  2. Click Submit to create all variations in bulk.

Once saved:

  • Each serial-numbered item appears as its own variation.
  • Stock levels are updated automatically.