# Sales Cost Variance Handling

The default method is defined on the TradeQloud Setup record, but can be modified on budget / transaction records.

For example a Sales Cost Purchase Order is created for €500 (1000 quantity @ 0,50)

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The following accounts are defined on the SC - Private Labelling Item:

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If a Vendor Bill is then created from the Purchase Order for a rate of 0,75 (resulting in a €250 variance)&#x20;

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The application will then create a Journal to capture this variance in the general ledger

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