This guide explains how to properly use the SKU Prefix feature in AccelerList if you want your SKUs to follow a format like:
12-0001
12-0002
12-0003
without manually editing every SKU.
This setup is especially useful for sellers using:
location-based SKU systems
sequential numbering workflows
custom inventory tracking formats.
❌ Common Mistake
Some users create a batch using:
Custom SKU Template
while also trying to use the Global Counter feature.
This can cause the SKU to generate incorrectly, such as:
12001
12002
12003
instead of:
12-0001
12-0002
12-0003
or may reset the numbering unexpectedly.
✅ Recommended Setup
If you only want:
a location prefix
plus an automatically increasing SKU number
then you should NOT use a Custom SKU Template.
📦 Step 1: Create a Batch
When creating your batch:
Under:
Use SKU Template?
Select:
No
This allows AccelerList to generate the SKU automatically using the global counter.
⚙️ Step 2: Set the SKU Prefix
After creating the batch:
Open the batch
Go to:
Workflow
Find:
SKU Prefix
Enter your desired location prefix
Example:
12-
🔢 Step 3: Set the Global Counter
Set your Global Counter to the next SKU number you want to use.
Example:
0001
AccelerList will then automatically increase the SKU number for each item listed.
✅ Example Result
Your generated SKUs will appear like:
12-0001
12-0002
12-0003
without needing to manually edit every item.
💡 Best Practice
Use:
SKU Prefix = location code
Global Counter = sequential numbering
This is usually the simplest and cleanest workflow for custom location-based SKU systems.
⚠️ Important Note
If you use:
Custom SKU Template
together with the Global Counter, the SKU formatting may not behave as expected.
✅ Summary
To properly use sequential custom SKUs:
do NOT use a Custom SKU Template
use the SKU Prefix field instead
let the Global Counter generate the numbering automatically
This allows AccelerList to create clean, increasing SKUs without manual editing.