UNITS OF MEASURE

Use this subtask to define units of measure for a specific part. The information in this subtask is defined on the Manage Units of Measure screen.

U/M Type

This field displays the type of measurement unit for the part. Generally there are three types of U/M involved in the process throughout Materials, based on the requirements. These U/M types are system-defined and cannot be changed. They are:

• Inventory — This U/M type is very important because all the inventory calculations happen against this U/M. This must be firmed at the time of creating the part.

• Order — This type is based on how the vendor supplies the materials.

• Selling — This type is based on how the vendor offers the quote against the requested U/M.

The U/M Code for Selling U/M Types must be EA (Each) if sales order configuration tracking is required on the Serial Lot Information tab.

U/M Code

Enter, or click to select, the U/M (unit of measure) code for each U/M type. The system default is EA (Each). The Lookup data originates from the Manage Units of Measure screen.

U/M Code Description

This field displays the text description associated with the code in the U/M Code field. You establish U/M code descriptions on the Manage Units of Measure screen.

Autoload

Click this button to apply this information to the specific part.