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How do I add or edit a subdepartment?

Create or update subdepartments to better organize items under a main department.

Written by Michael Cook

Updated at July 8th, 2025

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Introduction Add a Subdepartment in XSiteIO Edit a Subdepartment in XSiteIO Add a Subdepartment in XSite Classic Edit a Subdepartment in XSite Classic

Introduction

Subdepartments help you group similar items within a department—like different pack sizes of cigarettes. Use this guide to add or edit subdepartments in either XSiteIO or XSite Classic.


Add a Subdepartment in XSiteIO

  1. Go to Price Book → hover over Items → click Subdepartments.
  2. Click the ‘+’ button in the top left corner.
  3. In the first blank field, type a unique subdepartment number (e.g., use 20-1 if it belongs to Department 20).
  4. Type a subdepartment name in the next field.
  5. Select the parent department from the dropdown list.
  6. (Optional) Add a GL Code if needed.
  7. Click the white ‘Add’ button to save.

Edit a Subdepartment in XSiteIO

  1. Go to Price Book → Items → Subdepartments.
  2. Click the subdepartment you want to edit, or use the search bar to find it by ID or Name.
  3. Make your changes on the edit page.
  4. Click ‘Save & Close’ to confirm your edits.

Add a Subdepartment in XSite Classic

  1. Go to Price Book → click Sub-Departments.
  2. Click the ‘+’ button in the top left corner.
  3. Enter a unique subdepartment number (e.g., 20-1 for Department 20).
  4. Enter a subdepartment name in the next field.
  5. Select the parent department from the dropdown list.
  6. (Optional) Enter a GL Code.
  7. Click the blue ‘Add’ button to save.

Edit a Subdepartment in XSite Classic

  1. Go to Price Book → click Sub-Departments.
  2. Click the subdepartment you want to update, or use the search bar to find it.
  3. Make the necessary changes.
  4. Click the blue ‘Save’ button to confirm your edits.

 

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