How to Add Units in GPOS
This tutorial will guide you through the step-by-step process of adding new Units of Measurement in GPOS for your products.
🛠️ Why You Need to Add Units
To manage product measurements accurately (e.g., kg, gm, liter, ml, piece)
To ensure correct stock calculation and reporting
To support multi-unit items with automatic conversion (e.g., 1 carton = 12 pieces)
To maintain consistency in pricing and billing
📋 Steps to Add Units in GPOS
✅ Step 1: Go to the Units Management Screen
Log in to your GPOS dashboard.
From the side menu, navigate to “Inventory”.
Click on “Units”.
✅ Step 2: Click “Add New Unit”
On the Units page, click the “Add New” button.
A form will appear to enter the unit details.
✅ Step 3: Fill in the Unit Details
Fill in the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Unit ID | A unique ID for the unit (auto-generated or manual). |
| Name | Full name of the unit (e.g., Kilogram, Liter, Piece). |
| Short Name | Short form for the unit (e.g., kg, L, pcs). |
| Base Unit | Select the base unit this unit is linked to (for conversions). |
| Multiplier Details | Enter the conversion factor (e.g., 1 carton = 12 pieces → multiplier = 12). |
✅ Step 4: Save the Unit
After entering all details, click “Save”.
The new unit will be added to your GPOS database and available for product creation.
🔐 Important Notes
You must create the Base Unit first if it doesn’t exist.
Multipliers are required only for related units (e.g., Box → Piece).
Unit names should be unique to avoid confusion.
🎯 Tips
Use clear short names for faster billing (e.g., pcs instead of piece).
Set proper multipliers to ensure correct stock tracking.
Review your units regularly to keep the list organized.
By following these steps, you can easily add and manage units in GPOS — ensuring accurate product measurements, smooth inventory control, and correct billing.