Asset Import Guide

General Data Import Notes

Refer to the Data Import General Information page for information and guidance on general import timeline, formatting import templates, as well as how to ensure you are using the most current template information for data imports.

Asset Import Notes

Timing and Preparation

The Asset Import can occur any time after all customers have been imported, all Inventory Owners have been established, and Item Master records have been imported. Workflow Routes, Asset Type definitions, and Departments should also be set up prior to importing Assets if the customer intends to use those features with Assets.

General Notes

The Asset Tag ID is the key value used to check for duplicate records. The Asset Import will not create or updates duplicate records.

If using asset depreciation options, the 'DEPSCH' Asset Attribute must be established in the Asset Attributes (ATT_ASSET) Rule Maintenance record and tied to the 'ASSETDEP' form in the rule.

Asset Import File Data Scrubbing

Every customer's data will have different issues that need addressing. Some of the issues will not make themselves visible until after the data has been imported and is in use during parallel testing. This is why it is critically important to perform an early import, and keep accurate notes on issues that need to be addressed on a supplemental import, or for a complete re-import. Some common things that need attention during Sales Order data scrubbing include:

• Dates - Make sure all dates follow the MM/DD/YY format before importing. Also review each date column and work with the customer to ensure the right dates are being imported in the right columns.

• TagID - The 'TAGID' column establishes the unique key (along with the database keyno) for the imported assets. Review the file carefully for duplicates, blank entries, or incomplete data.

• Depreciation Fields - If using, review the depreciation values carefully with the customer and confirm that the correct methods and values are being imported.

Asset Import Screen (IMPORTASSET)

Menu Location: Transaction>>Importers/Exporters>>Item Control>>Asset Import

File Name/Browse: Use the Browse button to locate and select the completed Asset Import template file (in XLS format).

Export Template: Generates a blank Asset Import template file

Map Fields: Fields must be mapped prior to importing. If no changes have been made to the column headings, the mapping screen should show all green, and you can click OK to continue. If any of the Input Field Name columns on the left are red, single-click on the line on the left column, and then double-click the desired mapped field in the right column to complete the mapping. Repeat for any red lines on the left that should be mapped. If there are additional columns in the source file that should NOT be mapped, they can be left unmapped (displayed in red). Mandatory fields will require that they be mapped before clicking OK.

Asset Import File Definitions

Required fields are indicated with an *

CurLoc - Organization number for the current location of the asset

Owner - Asset Owner organization number

BusUse - Business Use percentage value as a whole number. For example, for 50% business use, enter '50'.

Note - This field is not in use

AssetDep - Enter 'y' to add the Depreciation Schedule attribute for this record

Dept - Department name for this asset. Entries must exactly match the name value from the Departments (DEPT) rule.

BasedOn - Item code that the asset records is based on. Must be an existing item code from Item Master.

TagID - Asset Tag ID (30 characters max, alphanumeric)

Serial - Serial Number 1 for the asset (30 characters max, alphanumeric)

Name - Asset Name (30 characters max, alphanumeric)

Descrip - Longer description of asset (240 characters max)

EntryDate - Asset Entry Date value. Must be formatted as a date in MM/DD/YY format.

SvrDate - Asset In-Service Date value. Must be formatted as a date in MM/DD/YY format.

Life - This field is not in use

SubLoct - SubLoaction additional details (50 characters max)

RFID - RFID tracking code value (30 characters max, alphanumeric)

CType - Asset Type code from the Asset Type (ASSETTYPE) rule

Route1 - Optional workflow route name from the Route Maintenance screen

Route2 - Optional workflow route name from the Route Maintenance screen

Route3 - Optional workflow route name from the Route Maintenance screen

Route4 - Optional workflow route name from the Route Maintenance screen

FedLife -

FedCost -

FedSalvage -

FedMeth -

FedConv -

f25 through f31 - Custno1/2/3/4 - Organization ID of other companies linked to the project.

f26 through f32 - Attrib1/2/3/4 - Attribute code that signifies the relationship of the other companies linked to the project. Use the Attribute Code from text1 of the Organization Attributes rule - i.e SOLDTO, SHIPTO, BILLTO, REMITTO, SOLDFROM, etc.

Project Import Reconciliation

Reconciling imported data should begin with spot-checking several records field-by-field for complete data import. Pick records from the source file that have the most data columns filled in. Verify that all source file data fields imported correctly and display as expected.

Run the Project List report to select the imported records. Review the report for basic details and look for any missing or incorrect records.

Project Import Additional Steps

If Project Phases need to be imported, run the Project Phase Import.

Project Import Database Tables

MSN - Each imported project creates a new KEYNO in the this table. The MSNNUM value holds the project number.

MSNPHASE - Each imported project will create an entry in this table for a default phase. The KEYNO value of the default phase will be linked to the MSNID value which should match the MSN table KEYNO value for the associated project.

MSNCUST - All organization IDs linked to the project are saved in this table as CUSTIDs with a unique KEYNO value for each. They are linked to the MSN table by KEYNOH which will match the MSN KEYNO.