How to Add an Alternate Unit in ManufApp

How to Add an Alternate Unit in ManufApp

In many cases, the unit in which material is purchased is different from the unit in which stock is maintained.

For example:

  • Stock Unit: meter

  • Purchase Unit: roll

 Material is purchased in rolls, but the system tracks stock in meters

Alternate Units solve this by converting purchase/usage units into stock units automatically.

Alternate Units allow you to define multiple units of measurement for an item (e.g., pieces, tons, or transactional units). This is especially useful for converting between purchase, production, and inventory units.

 Alternate Unit Not Visible?

If you are not able to see Alternate Unit in the system, the most common reason is:

👉 Alternate Unit is not enabled at Site Level

To fix this, follow Step 0 below.

Step 0: Enable Alternate Unit

Go to

Masters > Configuration 

Open your site and go to:

Inventory & Tracking Configuration

Now:

 Enable Alternate Unit = Yes

Once enabled, click Submit

Step 1: Go to Items Master

Navigate to:
Masters > Items



Step 2: Search and Select the Item

Search for the item you want to configure.
📌 Example: ITEM00018

Click on the item name to open its detail view.





Step 3: Open the Alt Unit Tab

In the item details page, click on the Alt Unit tab to access unit configuration settings.

Step 4: Define Units

You’ll see two sections:

  1. Purchase/Base Unit – Unit used during purchasing

  2. Production Unit – Unit used during manufacturing

For each, select:

  • The Unit (e.g., piece, TU)

  • The Conversion Ratio (e.g., 1 TU = 10 pieces)

Add multiple combinations if needed.

Step 5: Click Submit

Once your units and conversion ratios are configured, click Submit to save.

💡 Examples of Alternate Units

Below are some common real-life examples to help you understand how Alternate Units work. Each example shows how a purchase or usage unit converts into the system’s primary unit.

Gloves / Shoes
Primary Unit: piece
Alternate Unit: pair
1 pair = 2 pieces
 Gloves/Shoes are usually handled in pairs, not single pieces

Fasteners
Primary Unit: piece
Alternate Unit: box
1 box = 100 pieces
 Fasteners are commonly purchased in boxes for convenience

Bulk Items
Primary Unit: piece
Alternate Unit: dozen
1 dozen = 12 pieces
 Many items are ordered in dozens instead of individual pieces

Packaging Material
Primary Unit: piece
Alternate Unit: carton
1 carton = 50 pieces
 Materials are packed and moved in cartons

Small Packs
Primary Unit: piece
Alternate Unit: pack
1 pack = 10 pieces
 Items come bundled in small packs from vendors

Packet Items
Primary Unit: piece
Alternate Unit: packet
1 packet = 20 pieces
 Items are supplied in packets for easier handling

Sets
Primary Unit: piece
Alternate Unit: set
1 set = 5 pieces
 Multiple items are grouped together and used as a set

Warehouse Handling
Primary Unit: piece
Alternate Unit: pallet
1 pallet = 500 pieces
 Large quantities are stored and transported in pallets

That’s It!

Alternate Units are now set for the item. This ensures smoother procurement, accurate stockkeeping, and proper production conversions across your workflows.


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