# Configure Cost Items

_Administrator Guide › Configuration › General Settings_

![Configure Cost Items](https://atloriaassets.blob.core.windows.net/assets/a438221c-c1af-407c-b9e6-a56c986db846/91d24bbdc23c0d5283748f43adb517ef.png)
*Cost Items — Configurations › General Settings › Cost Items*

## Overview

Cost Items are maintained from the **Cost Items** configuration page. Administrators use this page to review the existing cost-item records and begin creating additional records when a new cost category is required.

Use this configuration before cost items are needed in related commercial, purchasing, warehouse, project, or finance activities.

## Before you start

Ensure that you have access to **Configurations** and the **General Settings** area.

## Steps

1. Navigate to **Configurations > General Settings > Cost Items**.

   Review the existing cost-item records displayed in the list. The page can contain records describing cost-related items, such as documentation, certificates, or packing.

2. To begin configuring a new cost item, select **New**.

3. Complete the information presented for the new cost item, using the required validation rules shown by the form, and then complete the available creation process.

> **Note:** The Cost Items page provides the list of configured records. Use **New** only when a new cost item must be added rather than when an existing record should be reviewed.

## Tips & cautions

> **Tip:** Review the existing list before selecting **New** to avoid creating a duplicate cost-item record.

> **Warning:** Complete all fields identified as required by the form. The configuration component enforces required-field validation and format validation where applicable.

## Troubleshooting

- **You cannot open the Cost Items page** → You may not have access to the configuration area → Verify that your access includes **Configurations** and **General Settings**.

- **The new record cannot be completed** → One or more required values are missing or a value does not meet the accepted format → Correct the validation messages shown in the form and provide the required information.

## Result

The **Cost Items** configuration page is available for reviewing existing cost items and initiating a new cost-item record.

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