Adding new miscellaneous cost line

  1. On the Misc Costs tab, tap or click the plus button.
  2. In the Add Miscellaneous Cost Line screen, specify this information:
    Transaction date and time
    The column is set by default to the current date and time. To specify a new value, tap or click the date picker and set the new value.
    Remark
    Specify a short description or remark for the miscellaneous cost.
    Component
    Select a valid item number that represents the miscellaneous cost type. The displayed value in this column is the item number and item name of the miscellaneous cost type. Alternatively, this is configured in the Dialog Layouts.
    Report value
    Specify the quantity.
    Basic unit of measure
    The value in this field is based on the selected item number.
    Technician
    To report miscellaneous cost for another technician, select a technician from the list.
    Update general ledger
    Select this option to update the general ledger with the transaction.
    Status
    Select a status to report the miscellaneous cost line.
    Submit for approval
    This field picks up the flag whether the reported expense will go through an approval first or not.
    Registration number/site
    Optionally, specify the vehicle registration number. Note that this field is mandatory if the selected cost item has the Registration number required column selected.
    Manually updated
    Select this option to manually set the cost and sales price.
    Sales price
    Specify the price to charge the customer. This field is available when the Manually updated check box is selected.
    Estimated Cost
    The estimated cost of the miscellaneous charge. This field is available when the Manually updated check box is selected.
  3. To save the record, tap or click SAVE. If you opt to discontinue the transaction, click CANCEL.