Understanding Unit of Measure Conversion Setup by Bulk Item

In addition to the standard unit of measure conversions, you need to set up unit of measure conversions that are item specific. For example, a drum of additive might have a different conversion factor than a drum of oil. You set up conversions that are unique for an item at the item level or item branch/plant level. The system stores this information in the Item Units of Measure Conversion Factors table (F41002). If you do not set up unit of measure conversions by item, the system uses the standard unit of measure conversions.

If you record fill, repack, and decant stock movements for a bulk item, you must also set up unit of measure conversions for the package quantity. For example, you can set up 1 DR (drum) = 209 LT (liters).

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.

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.

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

See also:

• Setting Up Standard Conversions for Bulk Items.