# Item Type
Item Types classify each item by its role in your business — such as Raw Material, Finished Good, or Consumable — and drive how the item behaves when buying, selling, and producing.
Overview & List View
Go to Inventory → Settings → Item Types from the left menu.
Item Types are master data. Freespace ERP ships with a standard set of item types covering the common stock roles, and you assign one to every item on the Item screen.
List columns
| **Column** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Id | Item type record ID. |
| Name | Type name (e.g. Raw Material, Finished Good). |
| Status | Active or Suspended. |
Quick filter tabs
| **Tab** | **Shows** |
|---------|-----------|
| Active | Active item types (default). |
| Suspended | Suspended types. |
Advanced filters
| **Filter** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Name | Filter by type name. |
| Status | Active or Suspended. |
| Created Date | Date the type was created. |
List row actions
| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| View | Opens read-only type details. |
| Edit | Opens the edit form. |
| Delete | Removes the type when not referenced. |
Standard Types
The following item types are available by default:
| **Item Type** | **Typical use** |
|---------------|-----------------|
| Raw Material | Inputs consumed in production. |
| Work in Progress | Partly completed stock still on the production floor. |
| Finished Good | Completed products ready for sale. |
| Packing Material | Materials used to pack or ship goods. |
| Semi-Finished Good | Intermediate stock that is both produced and used in further production. |
| Stock in Trade | Goods bought and resold without production. |
| Service | Non-stock service lines. |
| Fixed Asset | Items capitalised as assets rather than traded stock. |
| Consumable | Items consumed internally (treated as an expense). |
Quick Start
1. Navigate
Go to Inventory → Settings → Item Types and click New.
2. Fill the form
Enter a Name.
3. Save
Click Save. The item type is added to the list.
Fields
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Name * | Unique item type name shown on item records, filters, and reports. |
How It Works
- Item behaviour — On the Item screen, the selected Item Type sets the item's Saleable, Purchasable, and Producible behaviour automatically:
- Saleable is set for Finished Good, Semi-Finished Good, and Stock in Trade.
- Purchasable is set for Raw Material, Packing Material, Stock in Trade, and Consumable.
- Producible is set for Finished Good and Semi-Finished Good.
- Consumables — Items marked as Consumable default to an expense treatment so they post to an expense account when consumed.
- Group default — An Item Type set on an Item Group pre-fills automatically for new items created under that group (still editable on the item).
- Available choices — The Item Type dropdown on the item form offers the standard types relevant to your setup: production companies see Raw Material, Finished Good, Packing Material, Semi-Finished Good, Stock in Trade, and Consumable; other companies see Stock in Trade and Consumable.
Actions
List header: New
| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| View | Opens the item type in read-only view |
| Edit | Opens the edit form |
| Delete | Removes the item type when it is not referenced by items |
| Clone | Starts a new item type pre-filled from the selected one (from the view screen) |
| Suspend / Activate | Disables or re-enables the item type (from the view screen) |
Form buttons: Save / Update, Reset, Cancel
FAQ
Does every item need an item type?
Yes. Item Type is mandatory on every item because it controls whether the item can be bought, sold, or produced.
Can I change what an item type does?
The Saleable, Purchasable, and Producible behaviour is tied to the standard types. For custom needs, pick the standard type that matches the role you want, then fine-tune the item's own settings.
Why can't I delete an item type?
Item types assigned to items cannot be deleted. Suspend them instead to stop further use.
Which item type is required for consumable issue?
Only consumable-type items can be issued on Consumable Issue. Configure the item type and expense account on the item.
Why are some items excluded from Stock Report?
Service and asset item types (commonly types 7 and 8) are excluded from standard stock quantity reports.