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Units are how you measure inventory items (e.g., kg, liters, pieces, boxes). Create units before adding inventory items.

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Overview

  • Add measurement units (kg, g, liters, ml, pieces, etc.)
  • Edit or delete units
  • Use units when adding inventory items and recipes

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Prerequisites

  • The Inventory module must be enabled.
  • You need permission to manage Units (Show Unit).

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Step-by-Step Actions

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1. Open Units

Units
  1. In the left sidebar, expand Inventory.
  2. Click Units.
  3. The Units page opens.

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2. Add a new unit

  1. Click Add Unit.
  2. Enter the Unit name (e.g., Kilogram, Liter, Piece).
  3. Enter the Unit symbol (e.g., kg, L, pcs).
  4. Click Save or Add.

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3. Edit a unit

  1. Find the unit in the list.
  2. Click Edit.
  3. Change the name or symbol.
  4. Click Save.

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4. Delete a unit

  1. Find the unit.
  2. Click Delete.
  3. Confirm.
  4. Note: You usually cannot delete a unit that is used by inventory items. Change those items first.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

MistakeHow to avoid
Duplicate unitsCheck existing units before adding (e.g., “kg” vs “Kg”).
Deleting a used unitReassign inventory items to another unit before deleting.

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End Result

  • You have units for all your ingredients (kg, liters, pieces, etc.).
  • You can assign these units when adding inventory items.