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title: "Set up package variables"
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tags: ["BC", "Business Central", "Food", "Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:16Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:16Z
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# Set up package variables

You can set up the package variables used with production bills of material as codes. You can then assign package variables to a production BOM. When the BOM is used to calculate components for a production order, the program substitutes Anywhere Mobility Solutions package variables with inventory items according to the assigned item variant variables.

## Steps

1. In the search box, enter **Package Variables**, and then choose the related link.
2. On the **Home** tab, in the **New** group, choose **New**.
3. On the new line, fill in the fields.

## Related

- [Packaging configurator](/bc-packaging-configurator.md)
- [About the Packaging Configurator](/bc-using-the-packaging-configurator.md)
- [Assign item variant variables](/bc-assigning-item-variant-variables.md)