---
article_id: KB0404840
article_type: Release Update
component_ids:
  - BNS-ARI-SS
component_descriptions:
  - Strategic Sourcing
products:
  - SAP Ariba Sourcing, cloud edition
language: en
created: 2020-12-07
updated: 2022-04-02
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0404840
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0404840?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0404840
---

# Ability to use cost elements in line-item formulae

## Resolution

**Feature at a Glance**

**Demonstration**

**Applicable Solutions**

SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite

**Prerequisites**

The Allow Cost Groups to capture detailed Cost Breakdowns in the Bidding Rules section of the sourcing event template must be set to Yes.

To use cost elements in the line-item formula of an RFP event template, set the Rollup results in section summary option for the cost element to Yes.

**Restrictions**

None identified.

## Keywords

\[Change Request ID: DMS-12744\]