Fältkoder IN KNARTKL | UT WIARTKL | API articleClass
In the Article Class field, you specify the type of article.
Information and Description
There are eight different article classes to choose from, depending on the type of product or intended use being registered. The most common class is Sales Article, which is used for products that are actively sold.
This information is used to distinguish between different types of articles with varying flows or handling requirements within the supply chain.
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Code |
Code Name |
Description |
|---|---|---|
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0/Null |
Sales Article |
An article intended for sale to the end customer. |
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1 |
Marketing Article |
A product used for advertising. Has only primary packaging and a mandatory GTIN. Fields that should not be reported: Gross & net weight, volume, dimensions, Intrastat number, UNSPSC, and country of origin. |
|
2 |
Service Article |
For example, packaging, freight, or painting. Has only primary packaging and a mandatory GTIN. Fields that should not be reported: Gross & net weight, volume, dimensions, Intrastat number, UNSPSC, and country of origin. |
|
3 |
Display Article |
A product used for in-store display. Has only primary packaging and a mandatory GTIN. Fields that should not be reported: Gross & net weight, volume, dimensions, Intrastat number, UNSPSC, and country of origin. |
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7 |
Expo Article / Package Article |
Multiple articles in a display or several included articles in a package. See instructions. Fields that should not be reported: Intrastat number, UNSPSC, and country of origin. |
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8 |
Modified Product, Same GTIN |
A product with the same area of use, function, and perceived performance, not linked by model, design, or compatibility to a specific manufacturer. See instructions for more information about Article Class 8. |
Applies only to information recipients
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Code |
Explanation |
|---|---|
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4 |
A product with the same GTIN appears under different article numbers from the supplier (article number change). |
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5 |
Exception for the mandatory fields GTIN and weight (VilmaBas base article). |
Responsibilities
Supplier
Specifies the article class according to the applicable code.
Finfo
Ensures that only valid codes are used.
Recipient
Controls the article’s flow within their systems based on the specified code.