Managing Net Weight on Sales Documents in Business Central

Jun Wang

5,024 Moderator

Like(0)

Report

Managing Net Weight on Sales Documents in Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers robust features for managing sales documents, including the ability to track the net weight of items. For businesses operating in the US localization, understanding how to utilize the net weight fields effectively can streamline operations, ensure consistency, and improve accuracy in reporting and compliance.
Setting Up Net Weight in Business Central
In Business Central, you can set up net weight on the item card, and this information can be included in sales documents such as sales order.
Set Up Net Weight on the Item Card:
Consistency in UOM:
o It is crucial to be consistent in the unit of measure used for net weight. Business Central does not inherently specify whether the net weight is in kilograms, pounds, or another unit.
o Establish a standard within your organization and ensure that all users follow this standard when entering net weights.
Including Net Weight in Sales Documents
Once the net weight is set up on the item card, it can be included in sales documents.
Managing net weight on sales documents in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a straightforward process that can offer significant benefits for logistics, compliance, and cost management. By setting up net weight accurately on the item card and ensuring consistent use of the unit of measure, businesses can streamline their operations and improve accuracy in their sales documentation.