Setting up SF Conversion

Setting Up SF (Square Feet) Conversion for Saleable Units in Odoo

This setup will enable automatic conversion between square feet (SF) and different saleable units, like pallets or individual pieces, based on their size relative to 1 SF on a sale order.

Overview of SF Conversion Using Unit of Measure

1. Base Unit of Measure: The base unit is set to 1 SF (one square foot).

2. Conversion Ratios: The ratio shows how many square feet the unit covers, for example:

3. A "110 SF Pallet" unit of measure has a ratio of 110 bigger than reference, meaning it’s 110 times larger than 1 SF.

4. A "6X6 piece" unit of measure is 1/4 of a SF, its ratio would be 4 smaller than the reference, meaning it’s smaller than 1 SF.

Based on the unit of measure set up and application of the unit of measure to a product, on a sale order the user can:

• Enter the amount of SF that the customer request
• Set a quantity and view the amount of SF that relates to the quantity

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up New SF Conversion Units

1. Navigate to Unit of Measure Setup:

2. Go to Sales → Configuration → Units of Measure Categories.
   
   

   

   
   
   

3. Open the record named "SF Conversion".

4. Add a New Saleable Unit:

5. In the Unit of Measure grid, add a new line.

   1. Name the unit (e.g., "110 SF Pallet" or "9x18 Piece").

   2. Set the Type: Select if this unit is Bigger than or Smaller than the base unit (1 SF).

   3. Set the Ratio: Enter the ratio that represents the conversion between this unit and 1 SF (e.g., 110 for a "110 SF Pallet" or 0.8888 for a "9x18 Piece").
      

Applying SF Conversion to a Product

Select a Base Unit of Measure in the SF Conversion Category:
To enable a product to calculate in SF on an order, assign it a unit of measure from the SF Conversion category.

Important: Once a product has been used in transactions or movement, its unit of measure cannot be changed. Set this up before any product movement occurs.

Assign SF Unit to Product:

1. Go to Sales → Products → Products.

2. Select an existing product or create a new one.

3. In the General Information tab, below the Sales Price, select a Unit of Measure from the SF Conversion category.