What is stockkeeping unit in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

SAP Term: stockkeeping unit

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: The unit of measure in which the stocks of a material are managed. The system converts all quantities entered with a different unit of measure into the stockkeeping unit. The "stockkeeping unit" is an SAP term. It corresponds to the "base unit of measure" used in other applications.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Stockkeeping Unit (SKU) is a unique identifier used in SAP Inventory Management to identify a specific item or product. It is used to track the quantity, cost, and other characteristics of an item in the inventory. The SKU is typically composed of a combination of letters and numbers that are assigned to each item in the inventory. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Inventory Management, the SKU is used to track the quantity, cost, and other characteristics of an item in the inventory. The SKU is typically composed of a combination of letters and numbers that are assigned to each item in the inventory. The SKU can be used to search for items in the inventory, as well as to generate reports on inventory levels and costs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a SKU for an item in SAP Inventory Management, it is important to ensure that the SKU is unique and easy to remember. It should also be descriptive enough so that it can be easily identified when searching for items in the inventory. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SKU is closely related to other SAP terms such as material number (MATNR), material group (MATKL), and material type (MTART). These terms are used to further classify items in the inventory and can be used in conjunction with the SKU to search for items in the inventory.