Disabling batch tracking for an item in Katana hides its batch data but does not delete it. Batch numbers, barcodes and expiration dates are kept for all variants of the item, and they show again if you turn batch tracking back on.
Disabling batch tracking also changes stocktakes. Separate rows for each batch are no longer shown and the batch field is not displayed, so the item's stock is counted as one quantity.
What happens to your batch data
Nothing is deleted. While batch tracking is off for the item:
Its batches are not listed on the Stock screen > Batches tab
Batch numbers are not shown on its orders and stock movements
New stock movements for the item are not assigned to a batch
This applies to all variants of the item.
If you need the batch list while tracking is off, export it first. You can also turn batch tracking back on later to see it again.
How to export batch data before disabling tracking
Go to the Stock screen > Batches tab.
Locate and filter the relevant item if needed.
Click Export to download the data in XLSX format.
You can also go to Settings > Import and more > Data import > Batch / lot numbers. From here, you can click Download current data to export batches for all items.
Learn more in the exporting batch tracking info article.
How to disable batch tracking
You can disable batch tracking at the item level:
Navigate to the Items screen.
Select the item (product or material).
On the item card, under Product tracking, select No tracking.
Once disabled:
The item will no longer require batch selection in future stock movements.
Previous batch data is kept but hidden until you turn batch tracking back on.
Turning batch tracking back on
Open the item card.
Under Product tracking, select Batch / lot numbers.
The item's batches show again with their batch numbers and expiration dates. Each batch has the quantity it had when tracking was turned off. Stock that moved while tracking was off is not assigned to a batch, so it shows as unbatched, and that quantity can be negative.
If the item is archived, unarchive it first.
Summary
Disabling batch tracking hides an item's batch data and can be reversed. Export the batch list first if you need it for audits or records while tracking is off.
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