How do I create a new item?
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Short answer
Open “Add Item”, fill in the required fields (number, name, product group, price) and click “Save”.
Steps
- Log in to SIDES Administration and select the mode “Administration / Callcenter”.
- Navigate to “Item Management” > “Item” if you use the new navigation; otherwise go to “Item” > “Item”
- Click “Add Item” (top-left).
- Fill in the fields: Item number, Item name, Abbreviation, Kitchen label, Sales item, Product group, Price.
- Optional: Add a short description under "Info for extras" so customers can see it in the Webshop.
- Click “Save” at the bottom.
Common issue / check
Item not visible in POS or webshop?
- In Incoming order channels: set Callcenter and Point of Sale to Yes for POS visibility.
- Set Webshop and Mobile Webshop to Yes for webshop visibility.
- In Outgoing order channels: make sure the required sales channels (counter, pickup, delivery, table, staff sales) are set to Yes.
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