Units of measurement

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Setup task

What this does

Units of measurement are how you count and sell things: each, box, kilogram, litre. They are shared master data that stock, purchasing and sales all draw on.

Open Unit of Measurement

Go to Menu > Settings > Maintenance > Unit of Measurement.

What to set

  • Name and Symbol. What it is called and how it shows (for example Kilogram, kg).
  • Type and Factor. The kind of unit and its scale, so related units convert.
  • UNECE Code. The standard code, filled for you if you leave it blank.
  • Active. Whether it is available to use.
Good to know. Set up your units before your stock items, so each item can pick the right one and unit conversions work from the start.

Related

  • Set up a stock item
  • Document numbering