What is 'supplementary unit' in SAP SBO - SAP Business One?

supplementary unit - Overview

• Component: SBO

• Component Name: SAP Business One

• Description: A unit of measurement required for certain commodity codes when making Intrastat declarations. Supplementary units are defined in the Combined Nomenclature CN, and used to measure goods in other ways than net mass.

supplementary unit - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Supplementary units are a feature of SAP Business One (SBO) that allow users to measure and track inventory in different units of measure. This feature is especially useful for businesses that need to track inventory in multiple units, such as weight, volume, or length. Supplementary units can be used to convert between different units of measure, allowing for more accurate tracking and reporting of inventory.
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use supplementary units in SBO, users must first set up the different units of measure they wish to use. This can be done by navigating to the “Inventory” tab in the main menu and selecting “Units of Measure”. From there, users can add new units of measure and assign them to specific items in their inventory. Once the units have been set up, users can then enter the quantity of each item in the desired unit of measure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up supplementary units, it is important to ensure that all items have a unit of measure assigned to them. This will ensure that all items are tracked accurately and that reports are generated correctly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all items have the same unit of measure assigned to them; this will make it easier to convert between different units when necessary. 
  
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