Create, Edit, or View a Packaging Hierarchy

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Use Parent and Child packaging levels to create a Hierarchy for a GDSN product.

A Packaging Hierarchy is a linkage of packaging levels for a product. Common packaging levels include Each or Base, Inner Pack, Case, and Pallet. Packaging Hierarchy requires a Parent and Child GTIN relationship. This allows for the publication of both the Parent and Child level GDSN data through a single subscription to the Parent item. 

NOTE: All packaging levels must be created for a product BEFORE those levels can be included in a product's Packaging Hierarchy. For more information about what a packaging hierarchy is, please review this article.

Create Packaging Levels 

Before a Packaging Hierarchy can be created, levels must first be established. When adding GDSN data, you must create a unique product for each level of the Packaging Hierarchy (Each, Case, Pallet, etc).  

PRO TIP: Start by creating your “Each” level product and use the Duplicate shortcut to quickly copy the attributes to a new product, which can be used as a template for other Parent/Child levels.  

Create a Packaging Hierarchy 

1. From the Navigation Bar to the left, click Products.
2. Search/filter to find the product and click the Product Name to navigate to the Product Details page.
3. Click the Packaging Hierarchy button.
4. In the pop-up window that appears, click Add Parent.  
5. Select the Trade Item Unit to be associated with the Parent item. 
6. Click Next. 
7. Enter the number of Child units to make up the Parent item.  
8. To add additional levels, click Add Parent. 
9. To complete the hierarchy, click Save Changes. 

NOTE: Once linked, a published Parent GTIN product will include GDSN information for any linked Children GTINS. 

Edit a Product’s Packaging Hierarchy Prior to Publishing

To edit a product’s packaging hierarchy prior to publishing, follow the below steps.

1. From the Navigation Bar to the left, click Products.
2. Search/filter to find the product and click the Product Name to navigate to the Product Details page.
3. Click the Packaging Hierarchy button.
4. The Packaging Hierarchy will display all linked Packaging Levels and quantities. Select the Trade Item Unit to edit or click Add Parent/Child to add to the Hierarchy. 
5. Once finished, click Save Changes.

NOTE: To edit a hierarchy once a product has been published, follow the steps here.

View a Product’s Packaging Hierarchy 

1. From the Navigation Bar to the left, click Products.
2. Search/filter to find the product and click the Product Name to navigate to the Product Details page.
3. Click Packaging Hierarchy. You will then see the Packaging Hierarchy for that product.