Use
You use dynamic rounding profiles to have the system round off to multiples of a unit of measure and thereby change the unit of measure. Dynamic rounding profiles are highly suited for rounding off to complete logistical unit of measure (such as whole pallets).
Prerequisites
You must define a rounding profile, a rounding rule and a unit of measure group in Customizing. For further information, see
Master Data and Customizing for Quantity Optimizing.Features
You define the sequence of steps performed when the system rounds off dynamically by defining a dynamic rounding profile, a rounding rule and a unit of measure group. Neither dynamic rounding profiles nor profiles for quantity addition and subtraction are taken into account.
A dynamic rounding profile consists of a rounding rule and a rounding method.
The rounding rule consists of units of measure and percentage threshold values. You can create your own rounding rules in Customizing. Each unit of measure is assigned a threshold value at which the system then rounds up or down. The rules for conversion between the different units of measure must first be defined in the article master record.
The rounding method determines the way in which quantities are rounded off. The possible rounding methods are predefined in the system. The following are possible:
The unit of measure group determines which units allowed for the vendor or the recipient of the goods. The units of measure to be used in rounding are derived from the rounding rule and the unit of measures defined for the article. If you wish to round up to a specific unit of measure, the system checks the settings in the rounding profile:
Example
Starting Point
An article can be ordered in cartons, layers or pallets. In purchase orders, the system should round off to the unit of measure best suitable for logistic purposes.
Customizing Settings
Rounding Rule for Dynamic Rounding Profile
You first define rounding rule 01 for later use in a dynamic rounding profile.
Rounding rule |
Unit of measure |
Round up (%) |
Round down (%) |
01 |
Carton |
50 < |
Not allowed |
01 |
Layer |
70 < |
Not allowed |
01 |
Pallet |
90 < |
Not allowed |
Dynamic Rounding Profiles
In the example, you define the rounding profile 0001 with the following parameters:
Rounding to a multiple of the order/sales unit with a possible change in the unit of measure
Unit of Measure Group
You use unit of measure group 0010 containing the units piece, carton, layer and pallet.
Unit of measure group |
Unit of measure |
Description |
0010 |
PC |
Piece |
0010 |
CAR |
Carton |
0010 |
LAY |
Layer |
0010 |
PAL |
Pallet |
Data in the Article Master
Rounding Profile
You assign the article the rounding profile 0001 in the logistics data of the article master.
Unit of Measure Group
You assign the article the unit of measure group 0010 in the logistics data of the article master.
Units of Measure of the Article
The article has the base unit "piece". You assign the article the following alternative units in the basic data of the article master.
Alternative |
Conversion to base unit of measure |
Carton |
= 10 pieces |
Layer |
= 100 pieces |
Pallet |
= 500 pieces |
Rounding Procedure for a Quantity of 425 Pieces (Example)
Result: the order quantity is rounded up to 43 cartons (430 pieces).