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The type of alternate ID you are creating aka the reason you are creating it. This can be:

•   Alternate Product ID: just a different productID
•   Inner Barcode: for example, if this is a box of five bags, the barcode on each bag might be defined here
•   Outer Barcode: if there’s a wrapper that also contains a barcode
•   Previous Product ID: if the product was previously known by a different ID. This provides continuity
•   Supplier’s Code: the code used by the supplier for the product

Specifies which unit the alternate ID applies to, if this is different from the main product unit. For example, an inner barcode might apply to each unit, while an outer barcode might apply to a box of five Box 5 (5). To see more on units click here.