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Default Cost Price on Sales Orders is incorrect

The cost price is selected based on the Profit Cost method as defined in the system Stock Options.
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The Profit Cost methods of Latest and Standard use the values from the applicable stock records.
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The Profit Cost methods of Average, Weighted, Landed Cost, FIFO and Fix Weighted use cost values determined from the stock movements.
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A full description of each method is available in the Dimensions help pages under the Stock Valuations Methods topic.
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The Profit Cost method is closely linked to the chosen Stock Valuation method.
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​Important: The Method of Valuation selected by a company is part of its internal accounting policy. Any change in accounting policy, such as the Method of Valuation, should be discussed with your auditors prior to making the change.
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You can review the settings as follows:
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Ribbon style menu:

  1. Select System, Options, Stock Options from the main menu


Classic/Module Menus style menu:

  1. Select System Control, Options, Stock Options from the side navigation bar

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