How to Import Alternate Products via file [Step-by-step guide]

The most effective way to add alternate products to techOMS is by using the import feature. This guide walks you through the process. 

NOTE: Make sure that you are operating at the right Vendor/Warehouse beforehand.

WARNING: Each file can contain up to 500,000 records. Going over this will cause data issues.

NOTE: The system supports comma (,), semicolon (;), and tab as delimiters. The only supported quotation mark character is double quote (").

WARNING: Importing a file overwrites your previous list. A backup of the previous bundle structure is automatically generated before import; you will be prompted to restore it in Step 4, if needed. This will roll back to the previous state.

To import alternate products:

1. Click Products from the left menu under the Inventory section.

2. Press Maintenance and click on Import Alternate Products.

3. Click on the Files field and select the file.

4. Press Import Alternate Products.

NOTE: You can download the canonical template file in techOMS Canonical Import Files [Information].

Alternatively, you can export your current alternate product list by following How to Export Alternate Products as a CSV file [Step-by-step guide] and use it as a template for your import. This is useful for bulk updates or for building a new import file based on existing data.