Configure Item Unit Conversions
How to Configure Item Unit Conversions in Muhasib ERP
Overview
This guide will help you configure an item to be bought, stocked, or sold in an alternate unit while retaining a consistent base quantity.
Muhasib converts transaction quantities into inventory quantities and can use unit-specific pricing. Wrong direction can multiply or divide stock unexpectedly.
Who can do this
You need access to Item Update and access to item units/unit-of-measure features.
Before you start
Define the exact mathematical relationship, base unit, alternate unit, permitted transaction types, rounding precision, and expected price behavior.
Where to find it
Back Office → Items & Advanced Inventory → Manage Items → select item → Item Units.
Configure Item Unit Conversions
Step 1: Confirm the item's base unit
Step 2: Open Item Units
Step 3: Select the alternate unit
Step 4: Enter the conversion relationship exactly as presented by the verified
Enter the conversion relationship exactly as presented by the verified system.
Step 5: Configure applicable purchase/sale pricing or defaults
Configure needed purchase/sale pricing or defaults.
Step 6: Save
Step 7: Test one Purchase and one Sale using the alternate unit
Check your work
Compare and Confirm line quantity, base quantity, item stock, cost, sale price, BOM usage, and reports.
If something goes wrong
- Restore the snapshot if stock changes in the wrong direction.
- Do not alter a conversion with open orders or existing stock without impact analysis.