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# Raw Material Rates
**YouTube:** [How to Configure Rates Displayed in Raw Material Details in Job Orders](https://youtu.be/ixgUX2LWoj0)
## How to Configure Rates Displayed in Raw Material Details in Job Orders?
In this tutorial, we will learn how to configure the source and rate type for automatically picking **Raw Material Rates** in Job Orders. Logic ERP allows you to pick rates either from the **Item Master** or the **Lot Master**, helping ensure accurate and consistent raw material costing.
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### Objective of This Feature
* Automatically pick raw material rates during Job Order entry
* Pick rates from the **Item Master** or **Lot Master**
* Support different rate types as per business requirements
* Reduce manual rate entry
* Improve raw material costing accuracy
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### Access to the Job Order Configuration
* Go to the **Configuration Window**
* Navigate to the **Raw Material Settings** section
* Here, you will find the **"Raw Material Rates"** option with two choices:
* **Item Master** – Picks the selected rate from the Item Master.
* **Lot Master** – Picks the selected rate from the latest transacted Lot.
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### Pick Rate from Item Master
* Select **Item Master** under Raw Material Rates.
* Choose the required **Rate Type** from the dropdown, such as **MRP**.
* Save the configuration.
**Create a Job Order**
* Initiate a **New Job Order** entry.
* Transact the required item.
* Click on **Raw Material Details**.
**Result**
The raw material **MRP is automatically picked from the Item Master**.
#### Verify the Item Master Rate
* Open the **Item Master Setup** window.
* Search for the same item.
* Navigate to the **Pack Details** section.
* Under **Item Rates**, review the MRP defined for the item.
As **MRP** was selected in the configuration, the same rate is automatically reflected in the Job Order's Raw Material Details.
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### Pick Rate from Lot Master
Now, let's change the rate source from the Item Master to the Lot Master.
* Return to the **Configuration Window**.
* Set **Raw Material Rates** to **Lot Rates**.
* Select the required **Rate Type**, such as **Basic Rate**.
* Save the configuration.
**Create a New Job Order**
* Initiate a new Job Order entry.
* Transact the same item.
* Open **Raw Material Details**.
**Result**
* The system automatically picks the **Basic Rate from the latest transacted Lot**.
#### Verify the Lot Master Rate
* Open the **Purchase Voucher** window.
* Open the **Lot Details** section.
* Check the latest purchased Lot.
Since **Basic Rate** was selected in the configuration, the Job Order picks from the latest Lot.
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### Pick Sale Rate from Lot Master
The Lot Master can also be used to pick other rate types
* Return to the **Configuration Window**.
* Keep the source as **Lot Rates**.
* Change the **Rate Type** from **Basic Rate** to **Sale Rate**.
* Save the configuration.
**Create Another Job Order**
* Initiate a new Job Order entry.
* Transact the required item.
* Open **Raw Material Details**.
**Result**
The system now automatically picks the **Sale Rate** from the Lot Master.
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### Key Benefits
* **Flexible Rate Source:** Pick rates from Item Master or Lot Master.
* **Automatic Rate Pickup:** Eliminates repetitive manual rate entry.
* **Accurate Costing:** Uses predefined rates for raw materials.
* **Latest Lot Support:** Automatically picks rates from the latest transacted Lot.
* **Improved Efficiency:** Simplifies Job Order processing and reduces errors.
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### Best Practice Tips
* Use **Item Master** when standard item-wise rates should be applied.
* Use **Lot Master** when the latest purchased Lot rate should be considered.
* Select the appropriate **Rate Type** according to your costing requirements.
* Verify the configured rate source before creating Job Orders.
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### Final Outcome
After configuring **Raw Material Rates**, Logic ERP automatically picks the required raw material rate from the selected source—**Item Master or Lot Master**—based on the configured **Rate Type**. This ensures faster Job Order entry, consistent costing, and accurate raw material valuation.
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