How to Upload Item Alternative Units via CSV in ManufApp

How to Upload Item Alternative Units via CSV in ManufApp

🎯 Objective

To guide users on how to upload Item Alternative Units via CSV in ManufApp. This enables flexible unit of measure (UOM) mapping across purchase, production, and rejection tracking, ensuring smooth conversions during transactions.

âś… Step 1: Go to Items Master

  • Navigate to:
     Masters → Items



âś… Step 2: Open Upload Options

  • On the top-right corner, click the three-dot menu (â‹®).

  • Select “Upload Item Alt Unit” from the dropdown list.



âś… Step 3: Download the Sample CSV

  • A pop-up window titled Upload CSV will appear.

  • Click “Sample CSV” on the top-right to download the format.



âś… Step 4: Fill the CSV File

Open the downloaded file and enter the required details:

Column Name

Description

Item Code

Unique item code from your item master

Item Name

Name of the item

Purchase/Sales Unit

UOM used for purchasing or selling

Purchase/Sales Qty

Equivalent quantity in base unit

Production Unit

UOM used during production

Production Qty

Equivalent quantity in base unit

Rejection Unit

UOM for rejected pieces (if tracked)

Rejection Qty

Equivalent quantity for rejection tracking

đź“ť Leave unused fields blank if not applicable.

âś… Step 5: Upload the File

  • Return to the Upload CSV screen.

  • Drag and drop or click to upload the completed CSV file.

âś… Step 6: Submit the File

  • Once uploaded, click “Submit File” to complete the import.

  • Your item alt units will be updated in the system.



âś… Result:
 The uploaded units are now available for transactions across purchase, production, and rejection tracking with proper UOM conversion.



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