The User Item Type item attribute is a QuickCode you use when you define an item. You can use the types provided by Oracle Inventory or create your own.

   To define your own item types:

1. Navigate to the Item Type QuickCodes window. The User access level is selected indicating you can add or modify QuickCodes without restriction.

2. Enter a unique alphanumeric code describing the item type. You can define a maximum of 250 QuickCodes for a single QuickCode type.

   You cannot change the values in this field after saving them. To remove an obsolete QuickCode you can either disable the code, enter an end date, or change the meaning and description to match a replacement code.

3. Enter the meaning of the item type. Inventory uses this value in the list of values for the User Item Type item attribute in the Items window.

4. Optionally, enter from and to effective dates.

   If you enter an Effective From date you cannot use the item type before this date. If you leave this field blank, the item type is valid immediately.

   If you enter an Effective To date you cannot use the item type after this date. Once an item type expires, you cannot define items using the item type, but can query items that already use the item type. If you do not enter an end date, your item type is valid indefinitely.

5. Indicate whether the item type is enabled. An item type must be enabled before you can define items using the item type. If you disable an item type you cannot use it to define items but can query items that already use this item type.

6. Save your work.