Sales unit in Profitability analysis

Hi All
I have a sales quantity value field in my operating concern. But I am ambiguous about "sales unit" (Each/ KG). Is that a charecteristic?. And does it come standard or Do I have to create one?...Please throw some light on how this sales unit (each/ KG) works?.
Also How do we plan sales quanity, does SAP always takes base unit of measure as sales unit when you are planning
Thanks in advance

The qty is a "special" characteristic, that is tied up with the value field for qty. Each quantity VF will have its own qty unit.
You don't need to do anything, it happens automagically.
And SAP will use the unit that you enter when you plan. As long as there is a conversion to BUoM.

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