Setting Up Unit of Measure Conversions

A unit of measure (UOM) conversion definition specifies the factor for converting a unit of measure to an equivalent amount of a different unit of measure.

You add, modify, and delete unit of measure conversions on the UOM Conversion page.

Adding a UOM Conversion

1. Select Common Setup > UOM Conversion.

2. On the UOM Conversion page, click Add.

3. On the UOM Conversion Detail page, enter values for the following fields:

   Page Element	Description
   UOM	Select the unit of measure that is the starting unit for the conversion.
   UOM To	Enter the target unit of measure. This unit of measure must be the same type as the original unit of measure. For example, you can convert a unit of length to another unit of length, but you can’t convert a unit of length to a unit of weight.
   Conversion Rate	Enter the conversion factor used to convert the original unit of measure to the target unit of measure. For example, to convert minutes to hours, enter a conversion rate of 60.

4. Verify that the Enabled switch is turned on.

   The switch is on by default for a new UOM conversion.

5. Click Save.

Modifying a UOM Conversion

1. Select Common Setup > UOM Conversion.

2. Click a row on the UOM Conversion page.

3. On the UOM Conversion Detail page you can:

   • Update the UOM conversion field values.

   • Disable the UOM conversion by turning the Enabled switch off.

4. Click Save.

Deleting UOM Conversions

1. Select Common Setup > UOM Conversion.

2. To view a definition before deleting it, click the row to be deleted, then click the Delete button on the Unit of Measure Conversion Details page.

3. To delete one or more definitions without viewing details:

   1. Click Edit.

   2. Select the check boxes next to the definitions that you want to delete.

   3. Click Delete.

      You will be prompted to confirm the permanent deletion.