# Create a Unit of Measurement ### How to Create a Unit of Measurement in Muhasib ERP ### Overview This guide will help you add a reusable base unit for item quantities. The unit becomes selectable as an item's base unit and may participate in item-specific conversions. ### Who can do this You need access to Unit of Measure and Unit of Measure Add. ### Before you start Agree on a short, unambiguous unit name such as Each, Box, Kilogram, or Litre. Avoid creating aliases for an existing unit.

Before saving, check that the correct company is open and that you have permission to complete this task.

### Where to find it Back Office → Items & Advanced Inventory → Unit of Measurement. ### Create a Unit of Measurement #### Step 1: Choose New Record #### Step 2: Enter Unit of Measure Name #### Step 3: Enter a useful Long Description #### Step 4: Choose Save #### Step 5: Reopen the record from the list ### Check your work Create or edit a disposable item and confirm the unit appears once with the intended wording.

Take a moment to check your work before closing the window. This small check can save time later.

### If something goes wrong - Search before creating a near-duplicate. - Do not delete a unit used by items or transactions. ### Related guides - [Configure Item Unit Conversions](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/306) - [Create a Stocked Item](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/310) - [Create an Item Bill of Materials](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/322) ### What to do next

[**Configure Item Unit Conversions**](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/306).