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Understanding Units of Measure (UoM) in SAP: Types, Examples & Usage


Learn what measuring units in SAP are, including base, order, and sales units. See common UoM codes like PC, KG, L, and how they're used in SAP material management.

In SAP, a measuring unit (also called unit of measure, or UoM) is used to define how quantities of materials are measured and managed in business processes such as purchasing, inventory management, sales, and production.


πŸ” What is a Measuring Unit in SAP?

A measuring unit (Unit of Measure - UoM) represents the quantity basis for transactions involving materials.

For example:

  • 1 PC (piece)
  • 5 KG (kilograms)
  • 10 L (liters)
  • 100 M (meters)

SAP supports multiple units for a single material (e.g., base unit, alternative units).


🧾 Types of Units of Measure in SAP:

UoM Type Description
Base Unit of Measure (BME) Primary unit used for stockkeeping (e.g., EA, KG, L).
Alternative Unit of Measure Used in different processes (e.g., 1 box = 10 pieces).
Sales Unit Unit in which the product is sold (e.g., box, carton).
Order Unit Unit in which product is ordered from supplier.
Unit of Issue Unit in which the material is issued from storage.

πŸ“˜ Examples of Common Measuring Units in SAP:

Code Description
PC Piece
EA Each (same as piece)
KG Kilogram
G Gram
L Liter
ML Milliliter
M Meter
CM Centimeter
BOX Box
ROL Roll
PAK Pack
SET Set
DOZ Dozen
H Hour
DAY Day

πŸ”§ SAP Table Reference:

  • T006 – Standard SAP table that stores all units of measure.
  • CUNI – Transaction code to view/edit units of measure in SAP.

πŸ“ How to Use/Assign in SAP:

When creating or updating a material master (TCode: MM01, MM02, MM03), you define:

  • Base Unit of Measure
  • Any additional units (with conversion factors)

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