Setting Up Unit of Measure Conversion Factors
When the base process unit of measure (UM) differs from the UM for a co‑product or by-product, UM conversion factors must be defined. Conversions are from the base process UM to the co-product or by‑product UM.
Example: If the base process UM is liters and the co-product UM is kilograms, a UM conversion is required where the UM is liters and the alternate UM is kilograms.
Set up UM conversion factors in Unit of Measure Maintenance (1.13).
Unit of Measure
Enter the base process unit of measure.
Alternate UM
Enter the co-product or by-product unit of measure.
Item Number
Enter the base process item number, or leave blank.
UM Conversion
Enter the conversion factor converting quantities from Alternate UM to Unit of Measure.