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Creating Asset Numbers

Creating Asset Numbers

Departments are responsible for creating asset numbers prior to entering requisitions into IRIS. Below is a summary of the procedure for creating assets in IRIS. If detailed guidance or additional information is needed, refer to the Purchasing & Asset Management Manual or to the BPP for creating assets.

1. Requirement

    • Asset numbers are required for movable equipment with a value greater than $5000 and sensitive minor equipment that is valued between $1000 and $4999.
    • When an asset number is required, create the asset number before creating the requisition.

2. Go to Transaction AS01

Create Asset: Initial Screen ·

    • The proper classification for sensitive minor equipment is 80,000.
    • The proper classification for movable equipment with a value > $5,000 should be chosen from the “drop-down” list in the Asset Class data block of the Create Asset: Initial Screen

3. Time-dependent Tab

    • On the Time Dependent (TD) tab, leave the Business area blank
    • The Cost Center on the TD tab is M070000001 for our campus
    • The Resp. cost center is the E account that will be responsible for the asset
    • If the asset is purchased against an E account, enter the E account number in Source Cost Center, OR if the asset is purchased against an R account, enter the R account number in Source WBS Element.
    • The Distribution Code on the Allocations Tab should be 003