What is 'in whole numbers' in SAP MM - Materials Management?

in whole numbers - Overview

• Component: MM

• Component Name: Materials Management

• Description: Using positive integers.

in whole numbers - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  In SAP Materials Management (MM), the term “in whole numbers” refers to the process of rounding off a quantity to the nearest whole number. This is done when a quantity is too small to be accurately represented in decimal form. For example, if a quantity is 0.3, it would be rounded off to 1 in whole numbers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM, the “in whole numbers” process is used when entering quantities into the system. When entering a quantity, the user must specify whether it should be rounded off or not. If the user chooses to round off, then the quantity will be rounded off to the nearest whole number. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the “in whole numbers” process in SAP MM, it is important to remember that the system will always round up if the decimal portion of the quantity is greater than or equal to 0.5. For example, if a quantity is 0.6, it will be rounded up to 1 in whole numbers. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The “in whole numbers” process is used in other SAP modules as well, such as Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO). In these modules, the process is used when entering amounts into the system and can help ensure accuracy when dealing with large numbers.