How to convert Alternative unit to base unit?

Helo All.
Can anyone tell me how to convert Alternative unit to base unit?. Is there any function module for this?
I am updating MM02 using bapi_material_savedata. In that i have to update sales unit.
Thanks in advance.

Hi
Try the fun modules
<b>UNIT_CONVERSION_SIMPLE
or
MD_CONVERT_MATERIAL_UNIT</b>
Reward points if useful
Regards
Anji

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