Allow me to share some information regarding using SKU field, @tom9073-gmail-co.
In QuickBooks Online, each field in your company data file has a maximum number of characters that can be entered. For the SKU field you can enter up to 100 characters.
I can see how this feature would be beneficial to you and your business. You'd be glad to know that you can send feedback about the feature you wish to have with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
This way, our Product Developer team can have a look and review it. There are always open for opinions as this helps improve our product to suits your business needs. To send feedback, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the Gear icon.
- Select Feedback.
- Enter your comments or product suggestions.
- Then select Next to submit feedback.
You can also see this link for more details: How do I submit feedback?
Please check this article for additional information in adding SKU or category in non-inventory item and how set up and track your services and non-inventory products: Track your services or non-inventory items.
You'll want to check these links. These will show you how to set up product and service items in QuickBooks Online:
You can always get back to me if you need more help with QuickBooks. Have a good one.