Working with Units of Measure (WUOM)
Purpose: Use this option to defines the standard units of measure by which items are purchased and sold. Typical units of measure include cases, pounds, dozens, and “eaches.” You define a unit of measure for each item in the Item and Vendor Item tables.
After setting up units of measure, use Working with Unit of Measure Conversions (WUMC) to set up conversions so that units and costs calculate correctly in PO Maintenance and PO Receipts.
In this chapter:
• Work with Units of Measure Screen
• Create Unit of Measure Screen
Work with Units of Measure Screen
How to display this screen: Enter WUOM in the Fast Path field in the top of any menu or select this option from a menu.
Field |
Description |
UOM (Unit of measure) |
A code that represents the unit of measure. Alphanumeric, 3 positions; optional. |
Description |
The description of the unit of measure. Alphanumeric, 30 positions; optional. |
Units |
The number of units (single items) represented by this unit of measure, such as 12 units in a case. Numeric, 4 positions; optional. |
Screen Option |
Procedure |
Create a new unit of measure |
Select Create to advance to the Create Unit of Measure Screen. |
Change a unit of measure |
Select Change for a unit of measure to advance to the Change Unit of Measure screen. At this screen you can change any information except the unit of measure. See Create Unit of Measure Screen for field descriptions. |
Delete a unit of measure |
Select Delete for a unit of measure to delete it. Note: You can delete a unit of measure even if it is assigned to an item. The next time you maintain the item you will receive a message indicating that the unit of measure assigned to the item is not found. |
Display a unit of measure |
Select Display for a unit of measure to advance to the Display Unit of Measure Screen. You cannot change any information on this screen. See Create Unit of Measure Screen for field descriptions. |
To create: At the Work with Units of Measure Screen, select Create.
You must create units of measure before working with unit of measure conversions. See Working with Unit of Measure Conversions (WUMC).
Field |
Description |
A code that represents a unit of measure for an item. Typical units of measure include: EA - each IN - inches C12 - case of 12 Alphanumeric, 3 positions. Create screen: required. Change screen: display-only. |
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Description |
A description of the vendor unit of measure such as each, 12 cases, or inches. Alphanumeric, 30 positions; required. |
Units |
The number of units (single items) represented by this unit of measure, such as 12 units in a case. Numeric, 4 positions; optional. |
