Field,Required?,Validation rule,Example issue,Owner,Checked date,Status SKU code,Yes,Text; unique; preserve leading zeros,00125 becomes 125,,, Description,Yes,Clear and consistent naming,Multiple descriptions for same item,,, Base UOM,Yes,One defined base UOM,Eaches and cases mixed,,, Pack conversion,Where applicable,Positive whole conversion with effective date,Old case pack retained,,, Dimensions and weight,For capacity / freight,Positive values with unit labels,cm entered as mm,,, Batch / serial control,Where applicable,Matches regulatory and traceability need,Batch item configured as non-batch,,, Shelf life / expiry rule,Perishable items,Defined life and picking rule,FEFO not configured,,, Storage condition,Where applicable,Temperature / segregation / hazard rule,Chemical stored as general stock,,, Supplier lead time,Planning items,Measured and periodically refreshed,Contract value used despite variability,,, Status,Yes,Active / blocked / discontinued governance,Discontinued SKU still orderable,,,