What is base unit of measure in SAP SBO - SAP Business One?

SAP Term: base unit of measure

• Component: SBO

• Component Name: SAP Business One

• Description: A unit of measure that provides the reference to define other units of measure in a UoM group.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Base unit of measure is a term used in SAP Business One (SBO) to refer to the unit of measure that is used as the basis for all other units of measure. It is the unit of measure that is used to define the quantity of an item in inventory. For example, if an item is measured in kilograms, then the base unit of measure would be kilograms. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Business One, the base unit of measure is set up when an item is created. This can be done by going to the Inventory tab and selecting “Items”. From there, select the item you wish to set up and click “Edit”. In the “Unit of Measure” section, select the base unit of measure from the drop-down menu. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a base unit of measure, it is important to make sure that it is consistent with other units of measure that are used for the same item. For example, if an item is measured in kilograms, then all other units of measure should also be in kilograms. This will ensure that all measurements are consistent and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a base unit of measure in SAP Business One, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BUSINESSONE/9.3/en-US/f8d7f2b6a7c14e8a9f3d2b5f1e4d7c2a.html