Assets are tangible or intangible goods that are of economic benefit to the company and are recognised on the assets side of the balance sheet. balance sheet be recognised.
Detailed explanation/description:
In SAP Business One, assets are central components of financial accounting and are part of a company's balance sheet structure. They are shown on the assets side and reflect all economically utilisable resources owned or controlled by the company.
Assets are divided into two main groups:
- Fixed assets: resources used over the long term, such as machinery, buildings or intangible rights (e.g. patents).
- Current assets: funds available at short notice, such as inventories, requirements or bank balances.
Integration into business processes
Assets are essential for accounting, cost accounting and company valuation. They play a central role in the creation of balance sheets, investment decisions and asset accounting in SAP Business One.
Relevant modules and functions
- Finance (FI)
- asset accounting (Fixed Assets)
- Warehouse management and inventory control
Concrete application examples
- A vehicle purchase is capitalised as an asset in the „Asset Accounting“ module.
- Raw materials in the warehouse are recognised as current assets in the „Inventory management“ module.
- Trade receivables are recognised as current assets.
Key features/important aspects:
- Must be attributable to the company and commercially utilisable
- Recognisability in accordance with commercial and tax regulations
- Differentiation from general assets that do not have to be recognised in the balance sheet
Advantages/benefits (optional):
Correct recording of assets enables transparent financial reporting, supports corporate planning and ensures compliance with legal requirements.
Best practices/instructions for use (optional):
- Regular inventory and coordination with asset accounting
- Checking the ability to capitalise in accordance with legal requirements
- Correct allocation and valuation in SAP Business One
Target group:
End users in accounting, accountants, key users, SAP consultants, management
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