What is purchasing unit of measure in SAP (SRD-MD-PRD - FDN-Product Master)?

SAP Term: purchasing unit of measure

• Component: SRD-MD-PRD

• Component Name: FDN-Product Master

• Description: A unit in which a product is measured for the purchasing process.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Purchasing unit of measure (PUoM) is a term used in SAP to refer to the unit of measure used for purchasing materials. This unit of measure is used to define the quantity of materials that are purchased and stored in inventory. It is also used to define the pricing of materials and the conversion rate between different units of measure. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, the purchasing unit of measure is defined in the product master record. This record is located in the SRD-MD-PRD FDN component. The PUoM can be set up for each material and can be changed at any time. The PUoM can also be used to define the conversion rate between different units of measure, such as kilograms and pounds. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a product master record, it is important to ensure that the PUoM is correctly defined. This will ensure that the correct quantity and pricing information is displayed when purchasing materials. It is also important to ensure that the conversion rate between different units of measure is correctly defined, as this will affect how materials are priced and stored in inventory. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up a product master record in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to set up a product master record in SAP.