A Quick Cost Alert occurs when the Base Unit for a cost entered through Quick Item Costs does not align with the Base Unit of the Inventory Item. In most cases, this occurs when uploading a Quick Item Cost from an Excel file that contains incorrect data. 


  • Location:  Select a location to filter the Quick Cost Alerts displayed in the Quick Cost Records table. 
  • DELETE ALL:  If you would like to delete all quick item costs that have caused an alert, select DELETE ALL.  Upon selection, a confirmation window will appear that will allow you to confirm or cancel the deletion. 
  • The Quick Cost Records Table:  The Quick Cost Records table displays the following information for each quick cost alert:  Location, Quick Cost Date, Inventory Item, Unit, Base Unit Conversion From unit, To unit, and Coefficient. 
    • FIX:  Select FIX to resolve an alert.  Upon selection, you will be able to enter a conversion equation and enter any notes.  Be sure to select OK to commit the change and fix the alert or CANCEL to negate any changes. 
    • Delete:  To delete a Quick Item Cost that has an alert, select the red x icon.  Upon selection, a confirmation window will appear that will allow you to confirm or cancel the deletion. 



Best Practice: Confirm that the Quick Item Cost Base Unit and Inventory Item Base Unit are correct before applying a conversion.

1. Check Quick Item Cost Base Unit

2. Check Inventory Item Base Unit

3. If the above does not resolve the alert, click 'Fix' to apply a conversion