The standard costs do not change as expected when you roll up and then revalue standard costs in Manufacturing Order Processing in Microsoft Dynamics GP2010 and GP10.0

This article helps you resolve the problem that occurs when you use the incorrect dialog box to roll up and then revalue the standard costs.

Applies to:   Microsoft Dynamics GP
Original KB number:   912955

Symptoms

When you roll up and then revalue standard costs in Manufacturing Order Processing in Microsoft Dynamics GP2010 and GP 10.0, the standard costs do not change as expected.

Cause

This issue occurs when you use the incorrect dialog box to roll up and to then revalue the standard costs.

Resolution

To resolve this issue, roll up and then revalue costs by using one of the following methods.

Method 1: Use the "Roll Up and Revalue Inventory" dialog box

  1. Enter the revalued costs in the Standard Item Material Costs dialog box or in the Standard Cost Maintenance dialog box.

    Note

    You can use the Standard Item Material Costs dialog box to revalue items that have the Replenishment Method field set to Buy. You can use the Standard Cost Maintenance dialog box to revalue items that have the Replenishment Method field set to Buy or to Make.

    • To enter the revalued costs in the Standard Item Material Costs dialog box, follow these steps:

      1. Click Cards, point to Manufacturing, point to Inventory, and then click Std Item Mat Costs.
      2. In the Standard Item Material Costs dialog box, enter the revalued costs for the item in the Pending area, and then click Save.
    • To enter the revalued costs in the Standard Cost Maintenance dialog box, follow these steps:

      1. Click Cards, point to Manufacturing, point to Inventory, and then click Std Cost Maintenance.
      2. Click to select the Override check box.
      3. In the Override Standard area, enter the revalued costs for the item, and then click Save.
  2. Click Tools, point to Routines, point to Manufacturing, and then click Rollup and Revalue.

  3. Type a date in the Roll up Date field.

  4. Click Roll Up, and then click Process.

  5. When you receive the following message, click OK: Rollup Complete.

  6. When you are prompted to print the Item Proposed Cost Revaluation Report, select a print destination, and then click OK. If you do not want to print the report, click Cancel.

  7. Click Revalue, and then click Process.

  8. When you receive the following message, click OK: A standard cost revaluation batch was created. Standard unit cost changes will take effect.

Method 2: Use the "Standard Cost Changes" dialog box

  1. Click Cards, point to Manufacturing, point to Inventory, and then click Standard Cost Changes.
  2. Enter the revalued costs for the item in the Proposed Standard Cost column, and then click Save.
  3. In the Standard Cost Changes dialog box, click Roll Up.
  4. When you are prompted to save changes, click Save.
  5. When you receive the following message, click OK: Rollup Complete.
  6. When you are prompted to print the Item Proposed Cost Revaluation Report, select a print destination, and then click OK. If you do not want to print the report, click Cancel.
  7. In the Standard Cost Changes dialog box, click Replace Costs.
  8. When you receive the following message, click OK: A standard cost revaluation batch was created. Standard unit cost changes will take effect.
  9. When you receive the following message, click OK: All proposed costs have been deleted.