Overview
The integration of alphabroder into S&S Activewear necessitates several changes in how existing PromoStandards product data needs to be mapped in order to transition to S&S Activewear. Proactive updating of item data to S&S SKUs (once available/clarified) will prevent future disruptions, streamline ordering, and ensure accurate inventory tracking.
Configuration
- Update the eXtendPS-DE Product Id and eXtendPS-DE Product Part Id field values on the affected items via NetSuite CSV Import based on the "alphabroder and S&S Activewear SKU mapping" download. Note that these fields are disabled at the custom field level to prevent accidental changes to their values, so they need to be temporarily enabled to allow updates via CSV Import.
- Update the vendor code in the vendor sublist—this can be done via CSV Import.
- If you are simultaneously changing your vendor information to S&S from alphabroder, additionally update the eXtendPS-DE Vendor and eXtendPS-DE Product FOB ID to the appropriate S&S values to support future PromoStandards data updates from your S&S endpoints.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Do I need to update all alphabroder items at once?
A: While it's recommended to update all items together to maintain consistency, you can perform updates in batches if needed. Just ensure you track which items have been updated.
Q: What happens if I don't update the SKU mappings?
A: Failing to update the mappings could lead to order processing issues, and potential disruptions in your PromoStandards integration.
Q: What should I do if there's no corresponding S&S SKU for an alphabroder item?
A: Contact S&S Activewear support for clarification on specific SKU mappings that may be missing or unclear.
Q: Do I need to relink items?
A: No, relinking items is not required. Instead, you can inactivate your existing items and create new ones in NetSuite (constitute or bulk constitute items with eXtendPS-DE) using S&S Activewear's PromoStandards endpoints.