Create Unit of Measurement

Units of Measurement (UOM) define the quantities used for tracking materials, components, and measurements. For example, units like liters, kilograms, meters, or hours help standardize data entry and ensure consistency.

To add a unit of measurement:

  1. Click the Master Configuration module on the left side pane and click Unit of Measurement.
    Figure 1. UOM Screen


  2. Click Create New and select Add Manually.
  3. In the Create Unit window, select the measurement in the Unit of Measurement drop-down for which you want to determine units.
    Figure 2. Create UOM


    Note:
    If the measurement that you need is not present in the list, click +Add New and enter Unit Type.
  4. Enter Description, and Symbol.
    Figure 3. Add UOM Details


    Note:
    Click Add More to add more descriptions and symbols.
  5. Click Save.

    The unit of measurement is created successfully.

    Note:
    • To download the UOM template, in the UOM screen, click the More icon (next to Create New) and select Download Template.
    • To edit Units of Measurement details, in the UOM screen, click the More icon next to the UOM and select Edit.
    • To delete Units of Measurement, in the UOM screen, click the More icon next to the UOM and select Delete.
    • To set a Unit of Measurement as default, in the UOM screen, click the More icon next to the UOM and select Set as Default.