How to Add an Alternate Unit in ManufApp

How to Add an Alternate Unit in ManufApp

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.

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.

🏁 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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