UoM for Key Figure

[p_m8]

I recently have a lot of UoM problem encountered, hope you can help.

I am confused between the Unit 0PROC_UNIT (Unit for Processing Time) and 0BASE_UOM (Base Unit of Measure).

What is the difference between these two Units? Which one should we used? What is the impact of it?

Example, in Key Figure 0OPR_ACTWRK (Actual Work for Operation) has 0PROC_UNIT assigned in the Unit/Currency field.

If I now create a custom Key Figure z0OPR_ACTWRK, can I choose to use 0BASE_UOM instead?

What is the Fixed Unit of Meas field use for?

Please help.

[p_m8]

awesome!

[Former Member]

Thanks Lynn! If i answered ur ques i assume u can aasign more points In any case let me know if it worked for ur conversion?

Regards,

Rathy

[Former Member]

Hi Lynn,

UOM of 0OPR_ACTWRK is 0PROC_UNIT means the value will be stored in the 0OPR_ACTWRK column and the unit of that value will be store in the 0PROC_UNIT column.

> If I now create a custom Key Figure z0OPR_ACTWRK, can I choose to use 0BASE_UOM instead? - Yes u can

Fixed unit of measure means u fix the unit as a constant which cant change, as something like KG(kilograms) or USD(US dollar)..etc...

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Rathy

[p_m8]

No, I am confused between the use of Unit 0PROC_UNIT (Unit for Processing Time) and 0BASE_UOM (Base Unit of Measure).

What is the difference between these two Units? Which one should we used? What is the impact of it?

Fixed UoM:

So if I put to use KG as Fixed UoM, does it mean system will convert the incoming UoM (can be Gram, etc) into KG all the time?

Example, I have 1000 Gram loaded into cube for this InfoObject, because I used KG as Fixed UoM, so I have 1 KG appear in my cube?

Edited by: lynn on Oct 16, 2008 8:35 AM

[Former Member]

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> No, I am confused between the use of Unit 0PROC_UNIT (Unit for Processing Time) and 0BASE_UOM (Base Unit of Measure).
> What is the difference between these two Units? Which one should we used? What is the impact of it?
> 
> Fixed UoM:
> So if I put to use KG as Fixed UoM, does it mean system will convert the incoming UoM (can be Gram, etc) into KG all the time?
> Example, I have 1000 Gram loaded into cube for this InfoObject, because I used KG as Fixed UoM, so I have 1 KG appear in my cube?
> 
> Edited by: lynn on Oct 16, 2008 8:35 AM

Hi Lynn,

There is no difference.Both are referencing 0UNIT. You can use any of them.

Regarding fixed UoM u are correct.The unit to that key figure is fixed at 'KG' and will always show as KG irrespective of whatever unit you load.

If u have a key figure 'ZQUANTITY' with fixed UoM 'KG', u can only map the key figure value as the unit part u have already defined to be 'KG'.

Hope it is clear.

Regards,

Rathy

[p_m8]

Thanks Rathy, point assigned!

I have recently encountered a big problem with UoM conversion in BI, seeking the Gurus from worldwide to help resolve/provide some solution but haven't got the answer, unfortunately.

I know this can be difficult to achieve (not possible in BW?), but hope that you can have a look in the UoM Conversion question I posted.

thanks for your help.

[Former Member]

Hi Lynn,

Good to know it helped. i have replied to ur UoM conversion thread. See if it helps.

Regards,

Rathy