Overview
eTIMS readiness depends heavily on item quality and correct mapping.
This article explains how to prepare the item catalog so the compliance layer works with clean source data.
How to use it in KREP
- Review item names, codes, tax treatment, and pricing rules before mapping them.
- Use one approved process for creating or changing tax-sensitive items.
- Validate mapped items in the eTIMS item pages.
- Repeat the review whenever commercial packaging changes.
What to monitor
- Mapped versus unmapped items.
- Sales lines using ad hoc item descriptions.
- Corrections caused by poor catalog discipline.
Best practices
- Avoid multiple names for the same item.
- Keep item change ownership controlled.
- Review tax-sensitive items monthly.
Related KREP modules
Items, eTIMS, Invoices
Search topics covered
etims item mapping, item catalog setup, kra compliance items