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Create an Item

Create the reusable item record that supports inventory, transactions, tax and optional company-specific workflows.

Jhapu DocumentationUpdated 31 August 2026

Item details and classification

Start with the item’s basic identification, then select the category, subcategory and unit. The item can also be enabled for multiple companies or multiple categories when the business setup requires it.

Jhapu Create New Item form showing item classification, unit, rate, HSN and GST fields
Item classification, unit, rate and tax selection fields.
  • Item Category and Item Subcategory: classify the item for organised selection and reporting.
  • Unit and Unit Description: define the unit of measurement used in transactions.
  • Rate: record the item’s rate where applicable.
  • HSN, GST Rate and GST Category: select the applicable tax classification.

Additional fields, custom fields and images

Complete the remaining identifiers and optional fields, then add tenant-specific data or item images when these workflows are enabled.

Jhapu Create New Item form showing custom fields, item image upload and save actions
Additional item information, tenant-configured custom fields, image upload and save actions.
  • EAN: record the barcode or EAN where it is used.
  • WDV and WDV Date: enter these values when relevant to the item workflow.
  • Custom Fields: fields configured specifically for the tenant appear here.
  • Item Images: upload JPEG, PNG, WebP or GIF images; the first image becomes the primary image automatically.
Before saving

Verify the category, unit and tax selections. These choices affect how the item is used in transactions and reports.

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