For subcontract pricing, you can only use specific subcontract category groups. The required setup for these category groups is:

• The Subcontract check box is selected.
• The Transaction type is Expense.

For more information, refer to Create category groups for projects.

Standard procedure

1.	Go to Project management and accounting > Setup > Categories > Category groups.
2.	Click New.
3.	In the Category group field, type a value.
4.	In the Transaction type field, select an option.
5.	In the Category group name field, type a value.
6.	In the Line property field, enter or select a value.
7.	Select Yes in the Subcontract field.
8.	Click Save.