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Configuring EM Cost Types

EM Cost Types are standard equipment-maintenance cost classifications used for equipment-expense reporting. They often align with GL accounts used for EM expenses. Detail sits under EM Cost Codes.

:::caution Not Job Cost cost types EM cost types do not interface to Job Cost. They are distinct from JC cost types. Do not treat EM cost type IDs as JC cost types when mapping equipment expense. :::

Before you start​

  • EM Company Parameters and GL expense or asset accounts for equipment costs exist.
  • Know the broad maintenance buckets you need (labor, parts, sub-out repair, miscellaneous, ownership).

Steps​

  1. Open EM Cost Types.
  2. Enter the cost type ID (0-255), description (≤30 characters), and abbreviation (≤10 characters). Abbreviations appear on space-limited reports.
  3. Use this starter set, based on the Trimble examples with Parts in place of Material, unless finance already locked a chart:
    • 1 Labor
    • 2 Parts
    • 3 Sub-out Repair
    • 4 Miscellaneous / Other
    • 5 Ownership Costs
  4. Save each cost type.
  5. Assign cost types on EM Cost Codes and map department accounts on EM Departments (Cost Type accounts must be E-Expense or A-Asset).

Notes​

  • EM cost types support equipment-expense reporting only. Job Cost has its own cost types and interface path.
  • Keep IDs stable after costs post; renumbering is painful once Cost Codes and Departments reference them.
  • Related: EM Cost Codes, EM Departments.