The Advanced Unit of Measure (UoM) Purchase Handling feature allows companies to order products in one unit of measure—typically a case—while receiving and invoicing them in another unit, such as pounds (LB) or kilograms (KG). This supports industries where products vary in weight and helps align purchase orders with vendor invoicing practices.
This feature introduces several new or updated fields on the Item Card and Purchase Order Line:
| Field Name | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Order UoM | Item Card | Defines the default unit used for purchase orders (e.g., Case, Pallet). Previously called Purchasing UoM. |
| Order UoM | Purchase Line | Automatically flows in from the Item Card. |
| Order Qty | Purchase Line | Quantity ordered in the new ordering UoM. |
| Order Price Excl. Tax | Purchase Line | Auto-calculated as: Direct Unit Cost Excl. Tax × Qty per UoM on the Order UoM. |
Navigate to the Item Card.
Fill in the following field:
Order UoM (e.g., Case)
Ensure correct UoM Conversions are configured, such as:
1 Case = 24 LB
⚠️ Note: Incorrect or missing UoM conversions can result in processing errors or inaccurate quantities.
Go to Purchase Orders.
Create a new PO and add your item.
The Order UoM will default onto the line.
Enter the Order Qty (e.g., 10 Cases).
The system will automatically calculate the Base Quantity and Direct Unit Cost.
After the item has been received, the Accounts Payable (AP) team can update the invoice price based on the Order UoM.
| Item | Order UoM | Receiving/Invoice UoM | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | Case | LB | 1 Case = 12.4–13.2 LB |
| Olive Oil | Pallet | KG | 1 Pallet = 960 KG |
| Cheese | Box | LB | 1 Box = 10 LB |