Configure Product Attributes

✅ When should this feature be used?

Use this feature during the initial setup of the product catalog.

👉 This step is part of the Initial Setup Checklist and should be completed before creating products.

🔁 What are product attributes?

Product attributes are additional fields assigned to products.

They enable:

• Structured data capture

• Extended product information

• Filtering and search capabilities

🧩 What are attribute groups?

In addition to individual attributes, they can be grouped into attribute groups.

👉 An attribute group is a collection of attributes used together.

💡 Benefit:

• Reuse across multiple categories

• Reduced setup effort

• Consistent structure

👉 Attribute groups can be assigned to product categories.

📊 Examples of product attributes and attribute groups

Attribute examples include:

• Tariff Level

• MiGeL Category

• MiGeL Position Number

An example of an attribute group:
A MiGeL group could include:

• MiGeL Category

• MiGeL Position Number

👉 Especially important for:

• Billing

• Reporting

• Integrations

⚙ Step by Step: Configure Product Attributes

Navigation

Administration → Configurations → Residents Billing → Product Catalog → Product Attributes

1. Create a new attribute

1. Click +

2. Create a new product attribute

2. Define basic properties

• Attribute Name
  Name of the attribute (e.g. Tariff Level)

• Attribute ID
  Unique technical identifier
  👉 Must not contain spaces

• Attribute Type
  Data type, e.g.:

  • Text

  • Number

• Attribute Group
  Optional grouping

• Referenced Properties
  Link to predefined system values (e.g. care levels)

• Active
  Enable to make the attribute usable

3. Configure advanced properties

(Optional)

• Required Field
  Must be filled when used

• Unique Value
  Value must be unique

• Use as Filter
  Available as filter in lists

• Searchable
  Included in search

4. Define attribute values (optional)

For attributes with predefined values:

• Define possible values (e.g. care levels 1–9)

• Enable manual sorting if needed

• Arrange values in desired order

👉 Useful for:

• Dropdown selections

• Standardized input

5. Save

Click Save to apply the attribute.

⚠ Important

• Changes to existing attributes may affect products

• Attribute ID should not be changed after creation

• Prefer deactivation over deletion

💡 Recommendations

• Only define necessary attributes

• Use clear naming conventions

• Group attributes logically

• Use predefined values where standardization is required

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