--- title: "Product Variant Inventory Software for Stock Tracking" description: "Track size, colour, style and other product variants with parameter-wise inventory, barcodes, pricing and stock reports for better stock control." canonical: "https://busy.in/accounting-software/product-variant-inventory/" --- # Product Variant Inventory Management in BUSY Businesses often sell the same product in multiple variations, such as different sizes, colours, styles, designs, or pack sizes. Managing each variation separately can increase inventory items and make it difficult to maintain accurate stock records. Product variant inventory management helps businesses organise these variations while tracking stock details for each specific variant. Trusted by 6,00,000+ Businesses ## One Product. Multiple Variants. Manage different sizes, colours, and styles under one product with complete stock visibility. Parameter-Based Inventory Variant Pricing Stock Tracking ## How BUSY Helps You Manage Multiple Product Variations ### Track Multiple Variants Under a Single Product ### Configure Parameters Like Size, Colour & Style ### Manage Variant-Wise Pricing, Barcodes & Details ### View Stock Reports Based on Product Variants ## How to Use Product Variant Inventory in BUSY ### Step 1: Enable Parameterized Details ![Parameterized Details enabled in BUSY Inventory Settings](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20180051.png) Go to **Settings > Features/Options > Inventory** and enable **Parameterized Details**. A configuration window will open. Here, select the number of parameters you want to maintain. You can configure up to **5 parameters**. ### Step 2: Configure the Parameters ![Parameter Config window with size, colour, style, design and fit](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20180125.png) For each parameter, enter the **Parameter Name** and select its **Type**: - **Open:** The value is not fixed and can be entered manually while creating a transaction. - **Predefined:** Values are created in advance and selected from a dropdown. Specify the maximum number of characters allowed for the parameter, such as **10** or **20**. Under the parameter configuration, enable additional options as required, such as **MRP**, **Sales Price**, or **Barcode**. **Save** the configuration after completing the required settings. ### Step 3: Create an Item ![Parameter and BCN options enabled in the item master](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20180245.png) Create or open the required item master. BUSY will ask whether you want to enable **Parameterized Details** and **BCN/Barcode Number**. Enable the required option for the item and click on **Save**. ### Step 4: Create a Purchase or Sales Invoice Open a **Purchase** or **Sales Invoice** and enter the required voucher details. Select the item and enter the quantity. After entering the quantity, the **Parameterized Details** window will open automatically. #### i) Purchase Invoice If it's a **Purchase Invoice**, manually enter the Parameterized specifics. ![Entering barcode, size, colour and price details in a purchase invoice](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20180713.png) #### ii) Sales Invoice If it's a **Sales Invoice**, pick from the drop-down menu. ![Selecting the required variant from the parameter dropdown in a sales invoice](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20180849.png) ### Step 5: Print the Invoice (Sales Invoice) ![Selected variant details filled in the sales invoice](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20180957.png) **Save** the completed invoice. Select the required print format and print or preview the invoice. The configured parameter details can also be displayed in the invoice print, depending on the print configuration. ### Step 6: View Parameter-Wise Stock Reports ![Parameterized Stock report under Advanced Inventory in BUSY](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20181532.png) To check stock according to product variants, go to **Reports > Advanced Inventory > Parameterized Stock** and select the required report. ### Step 7: Apply Filters ![Advanced Filters options in the Parameterized Stock report](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20181622.png) You can use **Advanced Filters** to view a specific item, a group of items, selected parameter combinations, or required stock records For larger reports, you can also use search and summary options to analyse the stock more easily. ### Step 8: View BCN-Wise Stock ![BCN Wise Stock Status report in BUSY](https://busy-client.busy.in/media/Screenshot%202026-08-17%20181657.png) The same process can be used for **BCN/Barcode Number-based inventory**. Go to **Reports > Advanced Inventory > BCN Stock** and select the BCN-related report. Apply the required filters and review the available stock against the relevant BCN or barcode details. This helps track stock separately for individual product variants or barcode-based units. ## What Our Customers Say Real experiences from businesses across India. "Mobile Access and GST Tools for Better Business Control" BUSY features a dedicated Mobile App to check stock, share invoices on WhatsApp, and view reports from your phone. It also helps manage GST processes with features like auto-applying GST rates on invoices and GSTR-1, GSTR-2A, GSTR-2B, and GSTR-3B reconciliation. Prasad CEO (Chief Executive Officer) "Feature-Rich and Cost-Competitive Accounting Software" BUSY Accounting Software is the best software in this industry as it provides the best features for billing, accounting, inventory, and GST. Lavkush S. CEO (Chief Executive Officer) "Easy Reports, Invoicing, and Daily Accounting Management" The software is excellent for individuals who manage account entries personally. You can easily generate reports, check daily entries, create invoices, and reconcile bank entries. Awesome. Jagat S. Sr. System Admin "Simple Accounting Solution for Businesses of All Sizes" Every good accounting software handles financial work and many other tasks related to firms, businesses, warehouses, and more. BUSY is very easy to learn and use. Someone with basic computer knowledge can easily understand the complete process. Kamaljit Accountant "A User-Friendly Upgrade for Modern Accounting Needs" Before, I was using Tally software, but for the past 3 years, I have been using BUSY Accounting Software. I have had a wonderful experience using this software. It has an extremely user-friendly interface and is easy to access. Anant K. Accountant "Simple Software That Anyone Can Use" Awesome software; even someone with a non-IT background can run it like a pro. Ashish Owner "A Trusted Choice Among Accounting Solutions" I have used many accounting software programs in the past. I find this software to be the best. Giwa A. CEO "Easy Learning with Helpful Support" Overall, the service is very good. Support is always provided on time, and the staff is very helpful. Simranjit Accountant ## Flexible Plans for Every Business Paid plans start at just **₹5,000/year.** Whatever your size, from small business to scaling enterprise, there's a BUSY plan built for you, so pick what you need today and upgrade anytime. [Explore All Plans & Pricing](https://busy.in/pricing/) ## Enjoy More Accounting Benefits With BUSY Free Mobile App for access on the go Complete control over the User Activity Log Auto-Backup through Google Drive ## Frequently asked questions ### What types of product variants can I track in BUSY? BUSY can be used to track product variations such as size, colour, brand and other parameter-based details, depending on how the item is configured. ### Can different product variants have different MRP or prices? BUSY supports MRP at the parameterised unit level, helping businesses maintain pricing details for different product variations where required. ### Can barcodes be used with parameterised inventory? Yes. BUSY supports barcode-based inventory, and BCN can be used with parameterised details to identify and select the relevant item parameters during billing. ### Can I check stock for a specific product variant? Yes. Parameter-wise stock reports can be used to check inventory based on parameter details, helping businesses view stock for specific product variations. ### Are product parameters visible on the printed invoice? Yes. Parameter details configured for an item can be included in the invoice print format, depending on the print configuration used. ### Can product variant inventory be used for products other than garments? Yes. Parameterised inventory is not limited to garments. It can be used for products that need stock tracking by details such as size, colour, brand or other configured parameters.