Lien Holdback Settings

The % Lien Holdback for a project is set in the Project Details area. 

Setting Area 

When you create a Certificate for Payment you will also have some options as per this screenshot:

You have the option to check the box [] Do not calculate holdback on this certificate. If you do not want the Lien Holdback % applied to this entire CoP.

If you are wanting to Exempt Lien Holdback on a Line Item only you can set that in the SOV by editing the specific SOV items:

To View/Edit SOV.  Unlock SOV, Double check the type of SOV, and ensure the SOV is in EDIT mode.  Then select a line item you want to exempt from Lien Holdback by clicking pencil icon.

Check off [] Exempt Lien Holdback

Then in your CoP creation you should see the item selected Exempt Lien Holdback checked off.