What is order unit in SAP SRD-SRM-PRO - SRM-Purchase Requests and Orders?

SAP Term: order unit

• Component: SRD-SRM-PRO

• Component Name: SRM-Purchase Requests and Orders

• Description: A unit of measure enabling an enterprise to order a product in a unit that differs from the base unit defined for the product.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Order unit is a term used in SAP SRM-Purchase Requests and Orders. It is a unit of measure used to define the quantity of an item that is being requested or ordered. The order unit is usually determined by the vendor and can be different from the base unit of measure. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a purchase request or order, the order unit must be specified. This can be done by selecting the appropriate order unit from the drop-down list in the purchase request or order form. The order unit should match the vendor's unit of measure for the item being requested or ordered. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchase request or order, it is important to ensure that the order unit matches the vendor's unit of measure for the item being requested or ordered. This will ensure that the correct quantity is requested or ordered and that any discrepancies between the two units are accounted for. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP SRM-Purchase Requests and Orders, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SRM/7.5/en-US.