Set up multiple unit price discount

Multiple Unit Price Discount can be used when buying multiple units of the same item. It allows customers to receive a discount when a certain quantity is reached within a specific timeframe, whereas the item automatically reverts to its default state when the expiry date is met.

To set up Multi Unit Price Discount follow the provided steps:

  1. Click the Lightbulb button, enter Items, and chose the related link to open the Item List.

  2. From the Item List either search for the specific item number or use filters to find it.

  3. After you find the item, open the Prices & Discounts tab, and choose Multiple Unit Prices.
    The Multiple Price Header is opened.

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  4. Insert the necessary information in the General tab:

Field NameDescription
Main No.Specifies the item number for the discount.
DescriptionSpecifies the description of the given discount.
StatusAfter all the necessary data has been entered, the status needs to be changed to Active. If the discount needs to be disabled for any reason, the status must be changed to Balanced or Await.
Block Custom DiscountIf enabled, the custom discounts will be blocked for items from the Multiple Unit Price Discount.
  1. Insert the necessary information in the Conditions tab:
Field NameDescription
Starting DateSpecifies the date on which the Multiple Unit Price Discount will become active.
Closing DateSpecifies the date until which the Multiple Unit Price Discount will be active.
Starting TimeThe time of day when the Multiple Unit Price Discount will become active.
Closing TimeThe time of day until which the period discount will be active.
Department CodeSpecifies the global dimension which will be assigned to the Multiple Unit Price Discount.
Project CodeSpecifies the global dimension which will be assigned to the Multiple Unit Price Discount.
  1. Insert the quantity at which the Multiple Unit Price discount should be triggered and select the desired unit price.
    The total amount for when the quantity is reached will be displayed in the Total field.
    If a quantity for a price is defined as in the example below, the price will be applicable for a range until it reaches the next level.
QtyUnit PriceRange Applicable
2200From 2 to 5 – price = 200
5190From 5 to 7 – price = 190
8150From 8 onwards – price = 150
10210 (normal unit price)From 10 onwards, the normal unit price of 210 is used.

If you don’t wish the multiple unit discount price to be lowered infinitely, you need to add a line to make go back to normal price. For example, if the quantity is 10, the price goes back to its default value.

Next steps

Apply multiple unit price discount on POS

To apply multiple unit price discount on POS, make sure the prerequisite is met, and follow the provided steps.

Prerequisite

  • The Multiple Unit Price setup for an item needs to be created in Business Central as illustrated above. In this example, this setup is established for the item 70001. The price for two pieces is 650, and the price for 5 pieces is 450. The initial price for one piece is 789.

Procedure

To add multiple unit price discount in sale:

  1. Provide 70001 in the Item no. box in the top right corner.
    A new sales line is added with the regular initial price.
  2. Click Change Quantity.
    A pop-up window for providing the new quantity is displayed.
  3. Set the quantity to 2.
    The quantity is changed on the sales line and the price set up for two pieces is applied.
  4. Click Change Quantity.
    A pop-up window for providing the new quantity is displayed.
  5. Set the quantity to 5.
    The quantity is changed on the sales line and the price set up for five pieces is applied.
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