Fixed asset transactions (FA301000)
A transaction can be deleted only if it has not been released. Also, a system-generated transaction cannot be edited.
The window toolbar
| Button | Description |
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| Release | Releases the transaction and changes its status to Unposted or Posted, depending on the settings in the Fixed assets preferences (FA101000) window. Note Only balanced transactions can be released. |
The top part
In the top part of the window, you can enter information for a new transaction or select an existing one for release.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Reference number | The reference number identifying the transaction in the system. |
| Document date | The date when the transaction document was created. By default, the current date is specified, but you can change it. |
| Document total | The total amount for the transactions. |
| Status | A read-only info box that shows the status of the transaction document:
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| On hold | A check box that indicates (if selected) that the status of the transaction document is On hold. Clear the check box to allow release of the document. |
| Origin | Read-only. The way the transaction was entered into the system:
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| Description | A description of the transaction. |
The table
This table contains transaction details, with each row defining one transaction detail.
| Column | Description |
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| Asset | The fixed asset affected by the transaction. |
| Description | A description of the asset. |
| Book | The book to which the asset is assigned. |
| Transaction type | A brief description of the transaction. For more information, see: About types of fixed asset transactions |
| Debit account | The account to be debited by this transaction. |
| Description | The user-provided description of the account. |
| Debit subaccount | The subaccount to be debited by this transaction. |
| Description | The user-provided description of the subaccount. |
| Credit account | The account to be credited by this transaction. |
| Description | The user-provided description of the account. |
| Credit subaccount | The subaccount to be credited by this transaction. |
| Description | The user-provided description of the subaccount. |
| Transaction amount | The amount of the transaction. |
| Batch no. | The batch, by its identifier, generated for the book that updates the General Ledger. |
| Transaction description | The description of the transaction. |
| Trans. period | The financial period in the book to which the transaction should be posted. The first two characters reflect the period number within the financial year, and the last four digits indicate the financial year. The period is calculated based on the document date; however, you can select another period from the list. |
| Method | The statute-allowed benefit that is used to depreciate the asset, which is one of the following options:
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