What is stock-specific unit of measure in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: stock-specific unit of measure

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: A unit of measure that can be used for a particular stock throughout the warehouse to reflect how the stock is physically handled more closely than the base unit of measure does. For example, for wine, a bottle might be the base unit of measure, but it could be more practical to handle it as a case of six bottles.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Stock-specific unit of measure is a feature in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) that allows users to define different units of measure for different stock items. This feature is useful for managing stock items that have different sizes, weights, or other characteristics that require different units of measure. For example, a warehouse may have both large and small boxes of the same item, and the stock-specific unit of measure feature allows users to define different units of measure for each box size.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the stock-specific unit of measure feature in SAP EWM, users must first define the different units of measure for each stock item. This can be done in the Stock Master Data screen in EWM. Once the units of measure have been defined, users can then assign them to each stock item in the Stock Master Data screen. Finally, users can then use the stock-specific unit of measure feature when creating orders or performing other tasks in EWM.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the stock-specific unit of measure feature in SAP EWM, it is important to ensure that all units of measure are correctly defined and assigned to each stock item. This will ensure that orders are created accurately and that inventory is managed correctly. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the units of measure for each stock item, as this can affect how orders are created and managed.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the stock-specific unit of measure feature in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Extended Warehouse Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using this feature in SAP EWM.