MANUAL VERSUS AUTOMATIC COST ADJUSTMENT
Cost adjustment can be performed in two ways:
- Manually, by running the Adjust Cost - Item Entries batch job. You can run this batch job either for all items or for only certain items or item categories. This batch job runs a cost adjustment for the items in inventory for which an inbound transaction has been made, such as a purchase. For items that use the average costing method, the batch job also makes an adjustment if any outbound transactions are created.
- Automatically, by adjusting costs every time that you post an inventory transaction, and when you finish a production order. The cost adjustment is only run for the specific item or items affected by the posting. This is set up when you select the Automatic Cost Adjustment check box in the Inventory Setup window.