What is base quantity ratio in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: base quantity ratio

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Conversion factor that consists of a numerator and a denominator. Describes the quantity ratio between an item with product substitution and its associated subitem.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Base quantity ratio is a feature in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) that allows users to define the ratio between two different units of measure for a material. This ratio is used to convert the quantity of one unit of measure into another. For example, if a material is measured in kilograms and the base quantity ratio is set to 1:1000, then 1 kilogram would be equal to 1000 grams. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the base quantity ratio feature, users must first define the ratio between two units of measure for a material in the system. This can be done by navigating to the “Define Base Quantity Ratio” screen in SAP EWM. Once the ratio has been defined, it can be used to convert quantities from one unit of measure to another. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a base quantity ratio, it is important to ensure that the ratio is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that all conversions are accurate and that no errors occur when converting quantities from one unit of measure to another. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on base quantity ratios in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9.5/en-US