Creating Kits and Bundles in Acenda
The "Kit as Variant" Concept
In Acenda, a Kit item is effectively a variant item. It is not a separate product type but a specific configuration of a variant within a product group.
The Shirt & Hat Example:
Just as a "Large Blue Shirt" is a variant of a "Shirt," a "3 Pack - Large Blue Shirts" can be a variant of that same "Shirt" Parent SKU.
They are grouped together by group_sku.0, allowing the customer to choose between a single unit and a bundle for the same product on the same product page.
The Two-Step Import Process
To create kits via bulk import, you must follow this specific order of operations:
Step 1: Regular Catalog Import
You must first import all individual components and the kit SKU itself using a standard Catalog Import.
The components should be set up as standard items with their own inventory.
The Kit SKU must be created with the Group field set to
kit.Crucial: All SKUs must exist in the Acenda Admin before moving to the next step.
Step 2: Kit Component Import
Once the SKUs exist in the system, import the Kit Component Template (CSV UTF-8) via System > Data Import/Export to link them together.
Note on Quantity: The quantity field represents the number of units of a specific component required to fulfill one single kit.
Example: A "Shirt & Hat" Bundle
kit_sku | sku (Component) | group_sku.0 (Parent) | quantity |
SHIRT-HAT-COMBO-01 | SHIRT-BLUE-LG | SHIRT-PARENT | 1 |
SHIRT-HAT-COMBO-01 | TRUCKER-HAT-01 | SHIRT-PARENT | 1 |
Dynamic Inventory Calculation
Do not manually assign inventory to Kit items. A Kit’s stock is derived entirely from the availability of its components.
The Logic: Acenda automatically determines kit availability based on the component with the lowest relative stock.
Example: If you have 50 Shirts but only 5 Hats, the "Combo Pack" will show an available inventory of 5.
Real-time Updates: As soon as a component sells (either individually or as part of another kit), the available kit count is recalculated instantly.
Marketplace Compliance
Unique GTINs: The Kit variant must have its own unique UPC/GTIN. Do not reuse a barcode from any individual component.
Variant Metadata: Ensure the Kit has its own unique images (showing the bundle contents) and accurate shipping weights (the combined weight of all components).
Mapping: Map the Kit SKU to your sales channels as you would a normal variant; Acenda will automatically handle the calculated inventory feed.