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title: "Set up category group for subcontract expense"
slug: "set-up-category-group-for-subcontract-expense"
tags: ["Task", "Project Control Suite", "PCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T08:31:24Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:45:57Z
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# Set up category group for subcontract expense

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](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/dynamicsax-2012/appuser-itpro/create-categories-and-category-groups-for-projects).

### Steps

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**.