How to Create and List Group/Variation Products in OMS – Anchanto

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How to Create and List Group/Variation Products in OMS

What Are Group Products?

Step-by-Step Creation Guide

Step 1: Initiate Product Creation

Step 2: Set Up Basic Information

Step 3: Configure Marketplace Listing

Step 4: Add Product Variations

After Listing

Introduction

Group products (product variations) help organize your catalog efficiently. This guide shows you how to create and list products with multiple variations (like sizes/colors) in OMS.

What Are Group Products?

Definition: Multiple variations of a single product
Example: Same t-shirt in different sizes (S/M/L) or colors
Key Benefit: Manage all variations under one parent product

Step-by-Step Creation Guide

Step 1: Initiate Product Creation

Log in to OMS
Go to Catalogue tab
Click Add Product

Step 2: Set Up Basic Information

Select Group Product as product type
Fill in:
- Product name
- Description
- Main SKU details
Upload images (drag & drop or browse)
Click Save as Draft

Step 3: Configure Marketplace Listing

Select sales channels (marketplaces)
Choose appropriate categories for each
Click Start Listing

Step 4: Add Product Variations

Create option types (color, size, etc.)
For each variant:
- Add unique Channel SKU (CSKU)
- Assign Inventory SKU (ISKU) (existing or new)
Complete all mandatory fields
Click List

Important:

Each variant must have unique CSKU
Existing single SKUs can't be converted to groups (create new group instead)

After Listing

Products appear in Draft state initially
Verify listings on each marketplace
Monitor performance through Analytics

Creating group products in OMS simplifies inventory management and enhances customer choice. By following these steps, you’ll:

Reduce catalog clutter with consolidated variants.
Improve listing accuracy with unique SKUs.
Streamline updates through a single parent product.

For further clarifications please reach out to Anchanto support.

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