Understanding Standard Conversion Setup for Bulk Items

You set up standard unit of measure conversions for conversions that are constant. For example, if 100 centimeters always equals 1 meter, you set this up as a standard unit of measure conversion.

To set up conversions, define all common volume-to-volume and weight-to-weight conversions that the company needs for bulk item transactions. You can also set up volume-to-weight conversions for bulk items.

Whenever a conversion is needed for recording a transaction, the system uses standard unit of measure conversions if it is unable to find item-specific conversions. The system stores standard conversions in the Unit of Measure standard conversion table (F41003).

The system processes transactions according to this hierarchy of conversion factors:

1. Use the unit of measure at the item or item/branch level from the Item Units of Measure Conversion Factors table (F41002).

2. If this table does not exist, use the standard units of measure from the Unit of Measure standard conversion table.

3. If this table does not exist, the system displays an error message.

Note: No special logic in the program keeps you from creating conflicting conversion factors, so use care when setting them up.

You can set up an unlimited number of conversion factors. However, you must set up conversion factors that calculate each unit of measure back to the primary unit of measure.

For example:

• 1 BX = 2 UN

• 1 CR = 2 BX

• 1 PL = 2 CR

To perform volume-to-weight conversions for bulk items:

• Set up conversion factors from cubic meters to all other units of measure used for volume calculations.

  Use the abbreviation M3 for cubic meters.

• Set up a unit of measure conversion from kilograms to all other units of measure used for weight calculations.

  Use the abbreviation kg for kilograms.

See also:

• Understanding Unit of Measure Conversion Setup by Bulk Item.