What is alternative unit of measure in SAP SCM-APO-CA - APO Cross-Application Components?

SAP Term: alternative unit of measure

• Component: SCM-APO-CA

• Component Name: APO Cross-Application Components

• Description: A unit of measure that is defined in the SAP system in addition to the base unit of measure BUn, base UoM. &EXAMPLE& The base unit of measure might be "pallet" while the alternative unit might be "carton".

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• Key Concepts: 
  Alternative unit of measure (AUM) is a feature in SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) Cross-Application Components that allows users to define different units of measure for a single material. This allows users to plan and optimize their supply chain operations more efficiently by using different units of measure for different processes. For example, a user may define a material in kilograms, but use liters for production planning. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the AUM feature, users must first define the alternative units of measure in the system. This can be done by navigating to the “Define Alternative Units of Measure” transaction in the APO Cross-Application Components. Once the alternative units of measure have been defined, they can be used in various planning processes such as production planning, demand planning, and supply network planning. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining alternative units of measure, it is important to ensure that the conversion factor between the two units is accurate. This will ensure that all calculations are correct and that the supply chain operations are optimized correctly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all relevant stakeholders are aware of the alternative units of measure being used so that they can plan and optimize their processes accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on alternative units of measure, please refer to SAP's documentation on APO Cross-Application Components. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use this feature in SAP's APO Cross-Application Components.