Issue/Symptom/Question

We have a Job that was set up with the incorrect costcode breakdown ID, how can we change that?

Is it possible to change a Job's costcode breakdown after the Job is setup?

How can we change a Job's costcode breakdown ID?

We are unable to change a Job's costcode breakdown, why?

Why can't we change a Job's costcode breakdown?

Applies To

Costcode Breakdown ID

Costcode Breakdowns screen
Project Management> Setup> Costcodes'> Costcode Breakdowns

Job Information
Project Management> Jobs> Job Information

As long as a Job has no Cost Types/Costcode set up, users should be able to change the Job Costcode Breakdown Id.

Changing the Costcode Breakdown Id on a Job is as simple as:

Clearing out the existing Id
Replacing it with a new Id
Note: The replacement Costcode Breakdown must have been previously set up in the

There are two primary reasons why the Costcode Breakdown Id can't be changed on a Job: