Set Up Pack Descriptions (1206 onwards)

Created by Migration Bot, Modified on Fri, 23 Oct at 11:23 AM by Migration Bot

Originally written by User c9a5f, last updated Jan 30, 2026, on the Swan Retail knowledge base (FRS).

Pack descriptions are an option feature used within purchase ordering and allow the retailer to order using the supplier's packaging terminologies.

It is possible to create a list of pack descriptions, which, when linked to the SKU, enable the purchase order to show the number of Packs.

Menu Location: System Admin > Products > Set Up Pack Descriptions

Click the NEW button or New on the side panel to generate a new record.
Click the icon to amend an existing record.
Once in amend / insert more, click the to save changes or to abort the action.
Click the CLOSE button, or Back option on the side panel to leave the page (or select another option from the menu)

Field	Comments
Single Pack Description	Specify the description for a single pack.
Multiple Pack Description	Specify the multiple description for the same pack.
Active	Tick if this pack description is available for use Untick to hide this choice.
Default	Tick if this is the default pack description It is only possible to specify one default description.