Enter an asset /visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/manage-fixed-assets/fixed-asset-entry/enter-an-asset section You can add a record for a fixed asset by using the Fixed assets (FA303000) window. 2026-02-19T17:09:06+01:00 # Enter an asset You can add a record for a fixed asset by using the Fixed assets (FA303000) window. For more information: [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/). 1. Go to the [Fixed assets (FA303000)](/visma-net-erp/help/fixed-assets/fixed-asset-windows/fixed-assets-fa303000/) window. 1. In the **Description** field of the top part, type the description of the asset. 1. Optional: If the asset is a child of another asset, specify the parent asset. 1. In the **Asset summary** section of the **General settings** tab, specify the asset information: 1. In the **Asset class** field, select the asset class, which defines general fixed asset parameters. You can change any of these parameters, if required. 1. In the **Property type** field, select the way the asset was acquired. 1. Optional: Select the **Hold** check box if the asset record you are entering is a draft. If you entering information for an active asset, clear this check box. 1. In the **Asset type** field, select the type of the fixed asset. The system fills in this field automatically according to the fixed asset class that you have selected, but you can change the value. 1. Optional: If the asset consists of multiple items, enter the quantity of these items in the **Quantity** field. 1. In the **Receipt date** field, specify the date of the asset acquisition. 1. If the asset is depreciable, perform these steps: + Select the **Depreciate** check box. + In the **Placed-in-service date** field, specify the start date for depreciation. > [!NOTE] > This field will be unavailable for editing once the first depreciation transaction (of the Depreciation+ type) is created for the asset. 1. If the asset is non-depreciable, perform these steps: + Clear the **Depreciate** check box. + In the **Date placed in service** field, specify the placed-in-service date for the asset. 1. In the **Orig. acquisition cost** field, specify the amount that was spent to acquire the asset. The original acquisition cost is used as the basis for depreciation of the asset, which you can find in the **Basis** column on the **Balance** tab. > [!NOTE] > After you first save the asset, any further changes to the original acquisition cost won't affect the depreciation basis. 1. Optional: In the **Salvage amount** field, specify the book value at the end of the useful life of the asset. 1. Optional: In the **Replacement cost** field, specify the cost of replacement of the asset with a similar one. 1. In the **Tracking information** section of the **General settings** tab, specify where the asset must be placed: 1. In the **Department** field, select the department to which you want to assign the asset. 1. Optional: Specify the other applicable location parameters in the corresponding fields. 1. Optional: Specify the details of the purchase or lease of the asset on the **Purchase/tangible info** tab. 1. On the **General ledger accounts** tab, review the accounts to be used to enter asset transactions. If required, change the accounts. > [!NOTE] > You can change the asset accounts only until a transaction is posted to a particular account. 1. On the **Balance** tab, review the depreciation settings. 1. Click ![icon-save](/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png). The system automatically generates the **Asset ID** the first time you save a new record. 1. Release the resulting transactions according to your company workflow. After you create an asset, you reconcile its acquisition cost with one or multiple financial documents.

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