Multiple materials vs alternative UoM

Hi
We have a scenario where raw materials can be purchased in 25kg bags, 50kg bags, 100kg bags. Some production lines can only use 25kg bags.
We are considering using the same raw material with alternate units of measure (base unit = BAG; alternate UoM = K25, K50, K100). This way we can see the total stock of the material (e.g. salt)
The other approach is to use different material numbers to represent these bag sizes.
I am interesting in finding out the pros and cons of each or peoples' experience with this type of issue.
Regards

Hi,
I suggest that you should ask this in SCM-PP forum also.
Generally I think only one material code should be used for the physically same material. However here are other concepts / business cases, when you have to use several ones - please see MNP functionality (manufacturing part number) in SAP.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_di471/helpdata/en/5b/da1f604caf11d2b437006094b9c9be/frameset.htm
If you decide to use the same material number you may face diffculties concerning planning - SAP will see the whole stock with no regards to size of packaging.
Intersting thing how MPN works from planning point of view:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_di46c2/helpdata/EN/7f/a7e7434d6011d2b438006094b9c9be/frameset.htm
Regards,
Csaba

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