Asset Write off

[Former Member]

Hi SAP gurus,

Can anyone help me on one scenario in asset accounting.. The user want to do the asset write off... and they want to change the rate of use.. there are 2 option that the user want:

1) Change the rate and do the write off exercise

2) Do the write off and then change the rate for remaining assets...

What kind of impact to the asset that will occur if either the 2 option being done... Thanks very much.. Your advice is much appreciated...

Thanks..

Nag.

[Former Member]

Nag,

The impact on the asset is same for both the options you had listed out. I do agree with Ramesh that the changes will be affected to the open fiscal years/periods. No changes to the periods already closed.

Please revert in case you have more questions.

[Former Member]

Yes, my question has been answered.

[Former Member]

Is Rate of use your are referring is useful life or depreciation rate?

Are you increasing or decreasing the rate of use ?

The option to chose either of them depends on how much depreciation the business wants to charge to Profit and loss account.

If you change the rate it will only affects the open fiscal years depreciation posting.

If you change the rate and write off the asset, with changed net book value asset will be written off otherwise with original net value asset will be written off.