Alternative Units

Overview

The Alternative Units extension enhances Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central by enabling flexible and accurate unit-of-measure conversions across inventory and sales processes. It introduces a structured way to define mathematical relationships between units, ensuring consistent quantity tracking and simplifying operations involving multiple units of measure.

Key Features

• Unit Conversion Setup - Define alternative units and their conversion logic in the Inventory Setup under the Suno Units section.
• Relational Quantity Field - Specify the quantity of each alternative unit per one base unit directly on the item card.
• Conversion Logging - Automatically records unit conversion values in the Item Unit of Measure Log for traceability and reuse.
• Rounding Tolerance - Configure rounding rules for unit conversions, with precision up to five decimal places.
• Document Integration - View and use alternative units on blanket and standard purchase/sales orders, returns, and transfer orders.
• Factbox Insights - Access real-time conversion data via the “Quantities in Alternative Units” factboxes on relevant documents.

Benefits

• Improved Accuracy - Maintain base unit consistency while supporting flexible unit usage.
• Operational Efficiency - Reduce manual calculations and errors in unit conversions.
• Enhanced Visibility - Gain quick insights into unit relationships and conversions directly within documents.
• Auditability - Ensure transparency with logged conversion data for each transaction.

Supported Editions

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials and Premium

Supported Countries

Alternative Units is available for use in all countries where Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is supported.

Supported Languages

Estonian, English

Resources

https://apps.oixio.eu/units/units_index.en/

Publisher

OIXIO Digital AS