Mass updation of Dep start date in Asset

Hi All,

Please note that I have created a new depreciation area for client for tax reporting purpose(areas do not post).The client wants to update the depreciation start date in all the assets with this new dep area.This can be done through customizing settings( transfer of dep terms) but then the useful life will also be identical to reference area(01) which client wants to change as per requirement and should not be same as reference area.

The other options are LSMW & BDC upload where i can do a mass upload for depreciation start date for all the assets.However I have not used this feature.

I would really appreciate if someone can help me with the steps.

Regards

Pranay