hi
enabling Expected Cost Posting in Inventory Setup is indeed only applicable to inventoried items and not to other types of items like G/L Account, Resource, etc. When you receive an inventoried item, the expected cost is calculated based on the purchase price and any additional costs, such as freight or handling charges.
If you need to track expected costs for non-inventoried items as well, you may consider using other features or workarounds within Business Central. Here are a few options:
Use the Item Charges functionality - You can set up item charges to add additional costs to a non-inventoried item. These charges can be included in the purchase order and will affect the cost of the item when received.
Set up a custom workflow - You can create a custom workflow that triggers when a non-inventoried item is received. The workflow can calculate the expected cost based on the purchase price and any additional costs, and then update the item's cost accordingly.
Use the Assembly functionality - If the non-inventoried item is used as a component in an assembly, you can use the assembly functionality to track the expected cost of the final product. The expected cost of the assembly includes the cost of all the components used.
It's important to note that these workarounds may have limitations and may require additional customization to meet your specific business needs. It's always best to consult with a Business Central expert or developer to find the best solution for your particular scenario.
DAniele
