Grouping like items together

["Shrader, Patrick" <pshrader@xxxxxxxx>]

Am I overlooking something?

I sell the same basic item in various sizes (S, M, L, etc.) We have created
an item object in for each of these different sizes (three sizes = three
item numbers). However, on sales reports that are created externally (in
house), users would like to group all of these item sizes into one basic
item number.

I can create an external grouping file that can do this, but is there is a
way within the MAPICS database structure to refer to a parent item number?
How are others accomplishing this?

Is anyone using the "feature & options" component of MAPICS to do this? What
are the advantages/disadvantages of setting up the items with features &
options?

I appreciate any comments or suggestions.

Thanks!

Patrick

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