Create items
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Inventory items are based on the definitions of a released product.
To create a product definition to use as an inventory item:
Define a new product.
Release the product to the company where it will be applied.
Tip
A new product can also be created directly as a released product.
Create a product definition
For information about how to create a product definition, see Key tasks: Define products.
For information about how to release a product, see “Release a product” in Key tasks: Release products.
For information about how to create a released product directly in a company, see “Release a product upon creation” in Key tasks: Release products.