Special product codes in Sage 50 Accounts are a quick and convenient way to add items to invoices without first creating product records. They're ideal for one-off sales where you don't need to keep a stock history.
These special product codes include:
M - Use this to enter a message line on your invoice, credit or order
S1 - Use this to enter a one-off special product item where the Standard VAT rate applies, T1 by default
S2 - Use this to enter a one-off special product item where VAT is Zero Rated, T0 by default
S3 - Use this to enter a one-off service item where the Standard VAT rate applies, T1 by default - Sage 50 Accounts Professional only
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To amend the default tax code for these items, click Settings, click Invoice & Order Defaults, click Options then amend the tax codes under Special Items.
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Use a special code
Select Settings, then press Invoice & Order Defaults. Select Show special product codes in Invoicing/SOP/POP.
In the invoice or order, in the Product Code dropdown select the required code, then press OK.
The Edit Item Line window pops up - Complete it as required, then press OK.
If required, to add any further messages or one-off items, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Complete and save your invoice, credit or order as normal.
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If message lines show zero values when you print an invoice or order, you can edit the layout to hide them.
Hide special codes from the product dropdown
In Sage 50 Accounts Professional, if you don't need to use special codes you can hide them from the product list.
On the menu bar, click Settings then click Invoice & Order Defaults.
Clear the Show special product codes in Invoicing checkbox then click OK.
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This checkbox only controls the appearance of the special product codes on the Product Code dropdown list. You can still type M, S1, S2 or S3 into the Product Code box.
