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

SAP Term: unit of entry

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: A unit of measure in which a goods movement or physical inventory count is entered. The unit of entry may differ from the stockkeeping unit. Examples Order unit for a goods receipt against a purchase order Unit of issue for a goods issue

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• Key Concepts: 
  Unit of entry is a term used in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM). It is a unit of measure used to define the smallest quantity of an item that can be managed in the inventory. For example, if an item is sold in boxes of 10, then the unit of entry would be 1 box. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The unit of entry is used to define the smallest quantity of an item that can be managed in the inventory. This helps to ensure that the inventory is accurately tracked and managed. The unit of entry can be set up in the system by entering the item number and then selecting the appropriate unit of measure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the unit of entry is set up correctly in order to accurately track and manage inventory. It is also important to ensure that all items have a consistent unit of entry so that they can be easily tracked and managed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up units of entry in SAP Inventory Management, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.