Define Base Units

Explanation

Use this activity to enter new base units from either predefined or user-defined units. This optional task is to be performed by a system administrator or equivalent person.

A base unit always has a factor of 1, and the same code is used for the unit code and base unit. All base units can be viewed in the Units of Measure window.

Prerequisites

This activity has the following prerequisites:

• For predefined base units, the Used in Application check box must be selected in the ISO Code Usage window. 
• For user-defined units, the unit of measure must be defined in the Units of Measure window.
• When a unit of measure defined as discrete is used in an inventory part, the quantity calculation rounding for that part should always be set to zero.

System Effects

As a result of this activity:

• All selected base units will be available system-wide in the List of Values.

Window

Unit Relationships

Related Window Descriptions

Unit Relationships

Procedure

To perform this activity, follow these steps:

1. Open the Unit Relationships window.
2. On the Base tab, create a new record.
3. In the Unit Code field, enter a unique name for the unit of measure.
4. In the Description field, enter a description for the unit of measure.
5. Save the changes.