Default Cost Centre

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How to Configure Default Cost Center for Sale Bill?

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to set default cost centers, a powerful feature that helps automatically assign cost centers during billing to streamline financial tracking.

Access Sales Voucher Configuration

• Open the Sales Voucher Configuration window.

• Select the relevant billing series.

• Under "Other Settings - 1", click on "Other Settings".

• Then navigate to "Defaults - 1".

• Locate the option labeled as:

  "Default Cost Centers"

This section will display a list of all cost centers already created in the system.

Create or Review Cost Centers

Before selecting the default, let’s check how and where cost centers are created:

• Navigate to Setup Accounts → Cost Centers.

• Here, you will see various Cost Centers and their respective Cost Elements already defined.

If needed, create a new Cost Center, define a Cost Element, and allocate it under the new Cost Center.

Set the Default

• Go back to Sale Voucher Configuration.

• Select your preferred Default Cost Center from the list.

Unlock Cost Center Field

• Now, go to the Column Locks section.

• Ensure the Cost Center field is unlocked, so it’s visible and editable during billing.

• Save the configuration.

Final Step: Billing in Action

• Open the billing screen and initiate a transaction.

• As shown, the Cost Center field is now visible and is automatically populated with the default cost center selected earlier.

Summary

Setting a default cost center:

• Ensures consistency in transaction tagging.

• Saves time during billing.

• Enhances accuracy in financial reports.