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#Track Items Using Barcode

A barcode is a value decoded into vertical spaced lines. Barcode scanners are the input medium, like Keyboard. When it scans a barcode, the data appears in the computer screens at the point of a cursor.

To enable barcode feature in ERPNext go to:

Setup > Customize > Features Setup

Check "Item Barcode".

Now a new field "Barcode" will be appear in Item master. Enter barcode while creating a new item.

Once barcode field is updated in item master, items can be fetched using barcode. This feature will be availble in Delivery Note, Sales Invoice and Purchase Receipt transactions only.