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Why does the cost display as $0 in Design Manager when using Fee (% type), and how can this be changed?

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Written by Jeremy Powers
Updated over 2 months ago

Understanding Cost Display and Fee (% Type) in Design Manager

Overview

In Design Manager, the cost on the item pricing tab may display as $0 when the Fee (% type) pricing type is used. This behavior is by design and relates to how the system treats fees as opposed to other pricing types like Mark-up or Discount. Below is an explanation of why this happens and guidance on changing the settings to show the estimated cost if required.

Why Does the Cost Display as $0 with Fee (% Type)?

Items priced as Fee (% type) in Design Manager are designed primarily for client-facing purposes rather than internal cost tracking. Specifically:

  • The "Unit Base Cost" entered in the component is used only for calculating the sell price.

  • Fees do not generate purchase orders, and their internal cost is considered irrelevant on the item view.

  • As a result, the item pricing tab will display $0 in the cost section, even if a component has a Unit Base Cost specified.

This behavior is expected and inherent to how the Fee pricing type is structured in Design Manager.

How to Show the Estimated Cost Instead of $0

If you need the item pricing tab to display an estimated cost rather than $0, you will need to adjust the pricing type from Fee to one of the following:

  1. Mark-up (% type): Choose this option if you want to display a cost while applying a margin above that cost.

  2. Discount (% type): Select this option if the scenario involves pricing that represents a reduction from the retail price.

Switching to either of these pricing types will ensure the cost reflects accurately on the item pricing tab.

Key Points to Remember

  • The Fee (% type) is ideal for client-facing pricing but not for tracking or displaying internal costs.

  • Mark-up and Discount pricing types are better suited for scenarios requiring the display of estimated costs.

By understanding the logic behind Design Manager's Fee (% type) behavior, you can tailor the setup to meet your specific requirements.

Related Topics

  • Setting Up Pricing Types in Design Manager

  • Understanding Mark-up and Discount Features

  • Generating Purchase Orders in Design Manager

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