• Deleting Cost Codes

    If I have a Cost Code that we no longer use and I want to delete it from the list, what are the ramifications of doing this? If I ran a report where costs were associated to the Cost Code, would they disappear? Would to Description of this Cost Code…
  • JC summary showing a difference in GL vs JC- how do I find out where the mistake is?

    Hello, I recently ran my JC summary reconciliation report and have a difference of $900 in my GL that is not showing up in my JC on the subcontractor line of the report. What reports do i run to narrow down where the mistake is at? Looks like it was…
  • Switching Billing/Cash Receipts to the AR Module from Job Cost

    We currently bill and enter cash receipts in Job Cost, but I want to transition it over to the AR Module. How would I go about setting this up?
  • Job Cost Detail Report

    Is there a report that shows all of the posting detail for a specific job? I am looking for a job cost detail report that shows the detailed cost for each cost code.
  • Job Cost as of Specific Date

    In comparing one job from one month (APRIL) to the other (MAY) this report showed (APR) JTD costs that actually pulled costs from MAY. I struggled with this for about 4 hours finding the the entries were in fact correct, with the correct accounting…
  • Commitment-specific payment terms

    Is there a way to assign commitment-specific payment terms? For example, we'd like to offer our subcontractors quick pay terms in exchange for a discount on certain projects. If they opt for it, is there a way to assign payment terms on just that subcontract…
  • Only some job numbers showing on "JC Receivables Aging by Draw as of Accounting Date" report

    When I run the "JC Receivables Aging by Draw as of Accounting Date" report, I can see all of the outstanding draws by job. However, some job numbers/descriptions show up and some don't. It's a standard report, but I've tried to customize it many times…
  • Job not showing up in Ranges drop down to print reports . . .

    I did a Copy Job, seemed simple enough, but went to print a Job Cost Transaction Report & not only the Estimating Job# is not showing to select from but also the New Job#? How do I fix this?
  • Can I block or "Freeze" posting to a Job Cost Code or Extra?

    We have several jobs/contracts with allowance items, that once fulfilled we like to no longer have posting to that cost code or extra. Is there a way to block or at least get an error message that a particular cost code or extra on a particular job is…
  • Importing Estimates

    We have just started using B2W for our estimating and are going to be importing the estimates into Sage. I am looking for an example that has extras so that I can see what the format should be. The example in help is too short and I am not understanding…
  • Have you ever had payroll post to an incorrect job and wanted to fix it without using payroll?

    It is a common issue that payroll checks get posted with incorrect job information that needs to be corrected in Job Cost. We usually recommend voiding the check or using Change Posted Time in payroll, but sometimes that is not an option for you. A great…
  • RE: Job Cost Report

    Thank you for your post CindySMS ! Our recommended report for such requests is actually in Payroll under Reports>Reconciliation>Labor Cost by Account and Job. This report by default display Payroll time entries with Job Cost information assigned to…
  • Entering beginning balances

    Is there anyone who can tell me the order of modules used for entering beginning balances? I know that this is something that my consultant or business partner should help me with, but they will not respond to any of my emails. I need to get an existing…
  • Report Designer - Design Formula does not show up in Conditions

    Greetings, I am following the instructions of KB186526 to create a Date Prompt on a JC report. I am able to create the prompt fields. I can make the design formula (using Accounting Date [JC Transaction] instead of Accounting Date [GL Transaction…
  • Closed Jobs and Version 13.1 Accounting Update 4: A match made in data entry prevention Heaven!

    Original posting by Barrett Hildreth After installing the Accounting Update 4 from the Sage Customer Portal this week, one of the key features that customers have been clamoring for has proven to be a showstopper in our testing here in the office!…
  • Jobs in JC & PJ

    Can you have a job setup in JC that's not in PJ? We set up jobs for internal use that I would prefer not to see in PJ. It's not really a problem when the jobs are sorted by Job ID, but when accessing some lists, especially through Outlook, they are in…
  • RE: Tracking Estimates

    You are correct in that these fields are available to be used as reporting fields for reports and inquiries. You are also correct in that an incorrect spelling or punctuation will cause a report or inquiry not to pick up the value. In some cases, capitalization…