Inventory Assemblies in QBO

Glad to have you here in the Community, @Katie126.

I'll share information on what will happen to your assemblies after converting to QuickBooks Online (QBO).

While QBO has no Assembly feature, your assembly items will convert as bundles. As for the assembly components, they will convert into regular items. 

You can utilize the Bundle feature  as a workaround for your assembly items. However, please know that unlike in the Desktop version, you won't get any warnings that you lack a quantity or two for a specific item bundle. QuickBooks will still proceed with the sale, but there will be a negative inventory quantity. 

You may also consider using a third-party app to add features similar to Desktop's Assembly feature. To do so, you can go to the Apps menu and search for a third-party app.

Since you're new to QBO, you can check out this article to learn how to get started: Get started with QuickBooks Online. 

Don't hesitate to leave a comment below if you have other concerns or follow-up questions about QBO. I'll be right here to provide further assistance.

@Mark_R thank you for the helpful information.

I don't see inventory any where on our account, everything is listed under Products and Services. It also does not have an option to bundle. 

Any help you can give me is appreciated.

@Katie126 

QBO doesn't offer the assembly feature. If you are running a manufacturing company or a workshop, consider having a 3rd party app to integrate with QBO. 

Let me join the thread and clarify things out, @Katie126.

The Bundle feature referred to by my colleague Mark_R is only available for customers who have QuickBooks Commerce tied with their QuickBooks Online account. That's the reason why you're unable to see Inventory on your account.

Although Mark_R offered you the functionality, it's not advisable to use it as a substitute for Assembly. 

I'd also suggest that you look for a third-party app with features like Desktop's Assembly feature.

Once you're good, read this extra module about how to keep track of inventories and sales: Use reports to see your sales and inventory status.

I'll be around if you have other queries about inventories or QuickBooks. Keep safe always.

@Fiat Lux - ASIA  any suggestions?

@Mich_S thank you for clarifying. Do you have any suggestions on apps? I have looked and no results have come up for me.

@Katie126 

Explore this one

https://psref.katanamrp.com/katana

As an additional option, use a backup restore app before connecting the app to lower any risks.

https://partnerwithus.rewind.com/quickbooks

I get what you're facing here. Moving from quickbooks desktop to online can be a bit of a hassle, especially becuase of losing those assembly features. So, QB Online doesn't handle assemblies quite like Desktop does. Not quite built for that, but hey, there's ways around it.

One option? Using a third-party app for your assemblies. Loads of inventory management apps sync up with QuickBooks Online nicely. They handle the assembly process and sync teh data back, so you can keep using QB for invoicing while the app takes care of assemblies.

If you wanna stick with QuickBooks only, well, you'll be manually entering every component when you invoice. More tedious, kinda error-prone if you've got a ton of assemblies. If they're pretty simple, though, it might work out while you find a better solution.

Or try setting up yourself a DIY system in spreadsheets. Track assemblies manually and adjust QB inventory when needed. More work, less automation, but sometimes you gotta do what works, right? Anyway, it's probably time to weigh how much automation you're after against the manual work you're willing to handle for now.