Unit of Measure
Overview
Direction: Business Central → Zudello
Sync Type: Incremental sync
Entity: Units of measure and quantities
Units of measure data synchronizes from Business Central to Zudello to support consistent quantity tracking and inventory management across purchase transactions.
- Standard Compliance - International standard code support
- Symbol Storage - Unit symbols for display purposes
- JSON Metadata - Flexible custom field storage
- Global Standards - Support for worldwide inventory standards
Field Mappings
| Zudello Field | Business Central Field | Data Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| code | code | String | Unit of measure code |
| name | displayName | String | Unit of measure description |
| status | N/A | String | Always set to ACTIVE |
| custom | internationalStandardCode, symbol | JSON | Additional UOM metadata |
Custom Field Structure
The custom field in Zudello stores additional metadata from Business Central, including:
- internationalStandardCode: The internationally recognized standard code for the unit (e.g., "KGM" for Kilograms).
- symbol: The symbol used to represent the unit (e.g., "kg").
Processing Logic
Custom Field Population
The integration combines the internationalStandardCode and symbol from Business Central into a single custom field in Zudello. This provides additional context for each unit of measure, supporting both international standards and user-friendly display symbols.
Data Management
- Always Active: All units of measure synchronized from Business Central are automatically set to
ACTIVEin Zudello. - Incremental Sync: The integration efficiently syncs only units that have been added or changed since the last synchronization.
- Global Support: By storing international standard codes, the integration supports global inventory and measurement standards.
Common Units of Measure
| Code | Name | Standard Code | Symbol | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCS | Pieces | PCE | pcs | Individual items |
| KG | Kilograms | KGM | kg | Weight/mass |
| LTR | Liters | LTR | L | Volume/liquid |
| MTR | Meters | MTR | m | Length/distance |
| BOX | Box | BX | box | Packaging unit |
| HR | Hours | HUR | hr | Time/service |
| SQM | Square Meters | MTK | m² | Area measurement |
Configuration Examples
Standard Unit Setup
A standard unit like Kilograms would be configured in Business Central with a code, name, international standard code, and symbol.
- Code:
KG - Name:
Kilograms - International Standard Code:
KGM - Symbol:
kg
Service Unit Setup
A service-based unit like Hours would be configured similarly.
- Code:
HR - Name:
Hours - International Standard Code:
HUR - Symbol:
hr
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Missing units | Not defined in BC | Add units of measure in Business Central |
| Symbol not showing | Empty symbol field | Add symbol in BC UOM setup |
| Standard code missing | Empty standard code | Configure international standard codes |
| JSON format errors | Custom field issues | Verify JSON structure in custom field |