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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Create consumable assets in Enterprise Asset Workspace

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.

FieldDescription
Display nameName of the asset.
ModelProduct model of the asset.
Model categoryModel category of the asset.
ParentThe 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.
QuantityAmount of items the asset represents.
General
StateState of the asset. The default state is set to Build.
SubstateSubstate of the asset.
Asset functionThe purpose for which the asset will be used.
Planned for disposalIndicates if the asset is slated for disposal.
StockroomStockroom where the asset resides.
LocationLocation of the asset.
Aisle and spaceThe aisle and space in the stockroom where the asset resides.
Expenditure typeThe 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 toThe person the asset is assigned to
CostPrice that the asset was purchased for.
Cost CenterCost center financially responsible for the asset.
Asset Disposal
Disposal order numberA unique number assigned to the asset disposal order.
Disposal vendorThe vendor assigned to carry out the asset disposal order.
Vendor disposal order IDOrder number assigned by the vendor assigned to carry out the asset disposal order.
Disposal dateThe date when the asset disposal order process is completed.
Resold valueEstimated cost the disposal asset can be resold for.
Scheduled retirementScheduled date on which the asset is retired.
Resale priceValue of the asset when it is retired.
BeneficiaryOrganization that receives the asset when it is retired.
Activities
Work NotesWork notes related to the asset.
  1. SelectSave.

    The consumable asset is created and appears in the Consumable assets list.

Parent Topic:Create and manage enterprise assets