What is system of units in SAP PM - Plant Maintenance?

SAP Term: system of units

• Component: PM

• Component Name: Plant Maintenance

• Description: Contains a quantity of predefined units to which the system converts the measurement readings recorded. The converted measurement readings are required for updates in the Information System IS. &EXAMPLE& The following units are specified in the metric system of units: Volume in liters Distance in kilometers Time in hours

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• Key Concepts: 
  System of units is a feature in SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) that allows users to define and maintain different units of measure for different materials and services. This feature allows users to easily convert between different units of measure, such as kilograms, pounds, and gallons.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the system of units in SAP PM, users must first define the different units of measure they wish to use. This can be done by navigating to the “Define Units of Measure” menu in the SAP PM application. Once the units have been defined, users can then assign them to specific materials or services. This can be done by navigating to the “Assign Units of Measure” menu in the SAP PM application. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning units of measure to materials or services, it is important to ensure that all measurements are consistent across all materials and services. This will help ensure that all calculations are accurate and that conversions between different units of measure are correct. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the system of units in SAP PM, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.