Unit of Measure

Enter the unit of measure for the line/release.

The default unit of measure value for purchase order transactions is based on what is set up in the Unit of Measure Conversions form or the Items form. For more information about how U/M default values are set, see About Unit of Measure.

A different unit of measure can be entered if the following conditions are met:

• The entered unit of measure is defined on the Unit of Measure Codes form.
• There is a valid Unit of Measure Conversion defined between the base unit of measure and unit of measure used for the purchase order line/release.

If the unit of measure is set on the purchase order line/release form, then the plan cost, item cost, and all quantities (ordered, received, and rejected) will be expressed in the purchase order line/release's unit of measure.

Non-inventoried items must still have a valid unit of measure.

On the Purchase Order Blanket Releases form, this field is display only.