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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.

Measurement Features
  • 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 FieldBusiness Central FieldData TypeNotes
codecodeStringUnit of measure code
namedisplayNameStringUnit of measure description
statusN/AStringAlways set to ACTIVE
custominternationalStandardCode, symbolJSONAdditional 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 ACTIVE in 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

CodeNameStandard CodeSymbolUsage
PCSPiecesPCEpcsIndividual items
KGKilogramsKGMkgWeight/mass
LTRLitersLTRLVolume/liquid
MTRMetersMTRmLength/distance
BOXBoxBXboxPackaging unit
HRHoursHURhrTime/service
SQMSquare MetersMTKArea 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

IssueCauseSolution
Missing unitsNot defined in BCAdd units of measure in Business Central
Symbol not showingEmpty symbol fieldAdd symbol in BC UOM setup
Standard code missingEmpty standard codeConfigure international standard codes
JSON format errorsCustom field issuesVerify JSON structure in custom field