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title: "Set up data collection data elements"
slug: "how-to-set-up-data-collection-data-elements"
tags: ["BC", "Business Central", "Food", "Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:13Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:13Z
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# Set up data collection data elements

You can set up the data collection data elements assigned to master records as codes with an associated data element type. You can then assign a code to a record such as a location or an item, and enter information for that data collection data element according to the corresponding data element type.

## Steps

1. In the search box, enter **Data Collection Data Elements**, 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.
4. If the data element's type is set to **Lookup**, assign subcategories by clicking the **Navigate** tab, pointing to **Data Element**, and then clicking **Lookups**.
5. Repeat the procedure for each new data collection data element you want to set up. You can set up Anywhere Mobility Solutions number of data elements.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You can also [assign lot specifications manually](/business-central/docs/bc-assign-lot-specifications-manually) and [assign them to items as Quality Control tests](/business-central/docs/bc-assign-quality-control-tests-to-items). Quality Control tests are automatically created for every new item lot entered into inventory.

## Related

- [Configure process-data collection](/bc-configure-process-data-collection.md)
- [Data collection data elements](/bc-data-collection-data-elements.md)
- [Assign lot specifications manually](/bc-assign-lot-specifications-manually.md)
- [Assign quality control tests to items](/bc-assign-quality-control-tests-to-items.md)