Create consumable assets in Enterprise Asset Workspace

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Create consumables in the Enterprise Asset Workspace to track enterprise assets.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_eam.enterprise_asset_manager

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Enterprise Asset Workspace > Enterprise asset estate > Consumable.

  2. Select New.

  3. Select the type of the consumable and the model category from the Type andModel category drop-downs.

  4. Select Create.

  5. Fill in the details in the Create New Consumable page.

Field

Description

Display name

Name of the asset.

Model

Product model of the asset.

Model category

Model category of the asset.

Parent

The parent asset. When a parent asset is defined, the Assignment and State fields of the child asset are automatically populated based on the Assignment and State fields of the parent asset and are read-only.

Quantity

Amount of items the asset represents.

General

State

State of the asset. The default state is set to Build.

Substate

Substate of the asset.

Asset function

The purpose for which the asset will be used.

Planned for disposal

Indicates if the asset is slated for disposal.

Stockroom

Stockroom where the asset resides.

Location

Location of the asset.

Aisle and space

The aisle and space in the stockroom where the asset resides.

Expenditure type

The type of expenditure. Choose from the following options:- Capex: Capital expenditure is a one-time expenditure, where the value is realized over the years. For example, a photocopier.

  • Opex: Operational expenditure is an on-going expenditure. For example, toners for the photocopier.

Assigned to

The person the asset is assigned to

Cost

Price that the asset was purchased for.

Cost Center

Cost center financially responsible for the asset.

Asset Disposal

Disposal order number

A unique number assigned to the asset disposal order.

Disposal vendor

The vendor assigned to carry out the asset disposal order.

Vendor disposal order ID

Order number assigned by the vendor assigned to carry out the asset disposal order.

Disposal date

The date when the asset disposal order process is completed.

Resold value

Estimated cost the disposal asset can be resold for.

Scheduled retirement

Scheduled date on which the asset is retired.

Resale price

Value of the asset when it is retired.

Beneficiary

Organization that receives the asset when it is retired.

Activities

Work Notes

Work notes related to the asset.

6. Select**Save**.
The consumable asset is created and appears in the Consumable assets list.

Parent Topic:Create and manage enterprise assets

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