What is 'operative unit of measure' in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

operative unit of measure - Overview

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Unit of measure used in the warehouse. It specifies the unit of measure in which a product is moved in the warehouse. &EXAMPLE& In pallet storage, pallets are moved and not individual screws.

operative unit of measure - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Operative unit of measure (OUM) is a term used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to refer to the unit of measure that is used to define the quantity of a product in the warehouse. It is used to define the quantity of a product in terms of the smallest possible unit, such as a single item, a box, or a pallet. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EWM, OUM is used to define the quantity of a product in terms of the smallest possible unit. This allows for more accurate inventory tracking and management. For example, if a product is sold in boxes, then the OUM would be set to “box” and the quantity would be tracked in terms of boxes rather than individual items. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up OUMs in SAP EWM, it is important to ensure that all products have an appropriate OUM assigned. This will ensure that inventory tracking and management are as accurate as possible. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all OUMs are consistent across all warehouses and locations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up OUMs in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9.4/en-US/f8d7f3a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7e1d.html