What is alternative unit of measure in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

SAP Term: alternative unit of measure

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: A unit of measure defined in the SAP system in addition to the base unit of measure. Examples of alternative units of measure are: Order unit purchasing Sales unit Unit of issue

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative unit of measure (AUM) is a feature in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) that allows users to define and store multiple units of measure for a material. This allows users to track and manage inventory in different units, such as kilograms, liters, or pieces. AUM also allows users to convert between different units of measure, making it easier to compare and analyze inventory data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use AUM, users must first define the different units of measure for a material in the system. This can be done by entering the material master data and selecting the “Alternative Unit of Measure” tab. Here, users can enter the different units of measure and their conversion factors. Once this is done, users can then use AUM to convert between different units of measure when entering or viewing inventory data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining alternative units of measure, it is important to ensure that the conversion factors are accurate. This will ensure that the data entered into the system is accurate and can be used for analysis and reporting. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant units of measure are defined in the system so that users can easily convert between them when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on alternative unit of measure in SAP Inventory Management, please refer to the SAP Help Portal at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_MM/6.0/en-US/f3d8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b1/.