What is base quantity in SAP SBO - SAP Business One?

SAP Term: base quantity

• Component: SBO

• Component Name: SAP Business One

• Description: The quantity of components child items necessary to manufacture the required quantity of finished products parents. This term is used in production orders. The origin of this value is the Quantity field in a bill of materials.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Base quantity is a term used in SAP Business One (SBO) to refer to the amount of a product or service that is used as the basis for calculating the cost of a transaction. It is typically used in inventory management and purchasing processes. The base quantity is usually expressed in terms of the unit of measure associated with the item, such as kilograms, liters, or pieces.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Business One, base quantity is used to calculate the cost of a transaction. For example, when purchasing an item, the base quantity is used to determine the cost per unit. This cost per unit is then multiplied by the number of units purchased to calculate the total cost of the transaction.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a new item in SAP Business One, it is important to ensure that the base quantity is set correctly. This will ensure that the cost per unit is calculated accurately and that transactions are processed correctly.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on base quantity and other inventory management concepts in SAP Business One, please refer to the official SAP documentation.