| FAM Parameter (tffam0100s000) |  |
| Use this session to set the parameters for the Fixed Assets (FAM) module. In this session you can indicate: The transaction types that will be used to post the results of various types of fixed asset transactions to the General Ledger. In some countries, you must submit a fiscal book that lists all journal entries relevant for fiscal purposes. The history retention in years and periods used in the Period End (tffam8205m000) session. The depreciation frequencies for each book type in the Asset (tffam1100s000) session, which is used to generate asset books. The exchange rate types for acquisition, depreciation, adjustment, disposal, and transfer. The category used in the Asset (tffam1100s000) session. Whether to suppress the generation of journal entries for the general ledger. Additional information about depreciation calculation. From the session's Specific menu, you can start the Default Books (tffam0510m000) session, in which you can define the default books. These books are then used by the Asset (tffam1100s000) session to generate asset books. Before you set the parameters in the FAM Parameter (tffam0100s000) session, you must take the following steps: In the Implemented Software Components (tccom0100s000) details session of the Implemented Software Components (tccom0500m000) session, select the Financials check box. In the Chart of Accounts (tfgld0508m000) session, add the ledger accounts where to post the fixed asset transactions. In the Fixed Asset Integration field in the Chart of Accounts (tfgld0508m000) session, select one of the following options. These types of ledger accounts are linked to the Fixed Assets Management module, and are used to further specify the depreciation cost. Investment. Maintenance Costs. Disposal. In the Transaction Types (tfgld0511m000) session, define the transaction types for the various fixed asset transactions. The Transaction Category must be Journal Vouchers and the History Update Mode must be Batch Processing. In the Exchange Rate Types (tcmcs0140m000) session, add the exchange rate types. In the Depreciation Frequencies (tffam7100m000) session, add the depreciation frequencies. In the Categories (tffam2500m000) session, add the categories. In the Books (tffam6500m000) session, add the books. Related topics Defining Fixed Assets (FAM) Parameters
Fields | Description
Date | The date and time on which the parameters take effect.
Description | A description of the changes.
GLD Transaction Type | The default transaction type for journal entries generated during fixed asset processing. The Transaction Category must be Journal Vouchers and the History Update Mode must be Batch Processing. ERP LN uses the GLD Transaction Type for fixed asset transactions for which you do not define a specific transaction type.
Memo for Each Distribution Line | Select this check box to display memo fields in the distribution lines for assets. You can then enter data into the memo fields.
Allow Suppress Journal Entry | If this check box is selected, you allow the suppression of journal entries. If you apply Fixed Assets Management as a stand-alone system, you do not need to post entries to the General Ledger module.
Transaction Type for Acquisition | The transaction type for acquisition transactions. The Transaction Category must be Journal Vouchers and the History Update Mode must be Batch Processing. If you leave this field empty, ERP LN uses the GLD Transaction Type for acquisition transactions.
Transaction Type for Adjustment | The transaction type for adjustment transactions. The Transaction Category must be Journal Vouchers and the History Update Mode must be Batch Processing. If you leave this field empty, ERP LN uses the GLD Transaction Type for adjustment transactions.
Transaction Type for Depreciation | The transaction type for depreciation transactions. The Transaction Category must be Journal Vouchers and the History Update Mode must be Batch Processing. If you leave this field empty, ERP LN uses the GLD Transaction Type for depreciation transactions.
Transaction Type for Accelerated Depreciation | The transaction type for accelerated depreciation transactions. The Transaction Category must be Journal Vouchers and the History Update Mode must be Batch Processing. If you leave this field empty, ERP LN uses the GLD Transaction Type for accelerated depreciation transactions.
Transaction Type for Disposal | The transaction type for disposal transactions. The Transaction Category must be Journal Vouchers and the History Update Mode must be Batch Processing. If you leave this field empty, ERP LN uses the GLD Transaction Type for disposal transactions.
Transaction Type for Transfer | The transaction type for asset transfer transactions. The Transaction Category must be Journal Vouchers and the History Update Mode must be Batch Processing. If you leave this field empty, ERP LN uses the GLD Transaction Type for asset transfer transactions.
Transaction Type | The transaction type for the fixed asset transaction. ERP LN uses the GLD Transaction Type for fixed asset transactions for which you do not define a specific transaction type.
Current Period | The current period. The first time when you define the FAM parameters, you can enter a value. It then becomes a read-only field. If you close the financial period for fixed assets in the Period End (tffam8205m000) session, ERP LN sets this field to the new current period.
Current Period | The current year. The first time when you define the FAM parameters, you can enter a value. It then becomes a read-only field. If you close the last financial period of the year in the Period End (tffam8205m000) session, ERP LN sets this field to the next year.
Unique TAG Number | If this check box is selected, and you enter a value in the Tag Number field of the Asset (tffam1100s000) session when you define an asset, the value must be unique.
Journal Entry Text | If this check box is selected, ERP LN enables the Text button, in the sessions where you specify a reason code for the FAM transaction. The reason can be the adjustment, transfer or disposal of assets.
Summary History | You can define the number of years transaction summary data is retained in the Fixed Assets Management module, before it is purged during the period-end process.
Asset | You can define the number of periods an asset and its history are retained after it has been disposed or removed.
Capitalization | You can define the number of periods capitalization transactions are retained.
Adjustment | You can define the number of periods adjustment transactions are retained.
Depreciation | You can define the number of periods depreciation transactions are retained.
Transfer | You can define the number of periods transfer transactions are retained.
Disposal | You can define the number of periods disposal transactions are retained.
Message Logging | You can define how many periods error messages are retained.
Financial - U.S. | The financial - U.S. book. You can specify a default depreciation frequency for each type of book ERP LN supports. When you enter an asset and associate it with a book, ERP LN applies the appropriate default depreciation frequency for that type of book.
Financial - U.S. | You can set up a calculation mode which determines when depreciation is run.
Federal Tax - U.S. | The federal tax - U.S. book. You can specify a default depreciation frequency for each type of book ERP LN supports. When you enter an asset and associate it with a book, ERP LN applies the appropriate default depreciation frequency for that type of book.
Federal Tax - U.S. | You can set up a calculation mode which determines when depreciation is run.
Other Tax - U.S. | Other tax - U.S. book. You can specify a default depreciation frequency for each type of book ERP LN supports. When you enter an asset and associate it with a book, ERP LN applies the appropriate default depreciation frequency for that type of book.
Other Tax - U.S. | You can set up a calculation mode which determines whether depreciation is calculated using the daily mode or the periodic mode.
Commercial | You can specify a default depreciation frequency for each type of book ERP LN supports. When you enter an asset and associate it with a book, ERP LN applies the appropriate default depreciation frequency for that type of book.
Commercial | You can set up a calculation mode which determines when depreciation is run.
Statutory | A tax book for non-U.S. countries that permits you to report depreciation for tax reporting purposes for Calculatory, Commercial, and Special book types. You can specify a default depreciation frequency for each type of book ERP LN supports. When you enter an asset and associate it with a book, ERP LN applies the appropriate default depreciation frequency for that type of book.
Statutory | You can set up a calculation mode which determines when depreciation is run.
Calculatory | The calculatory book. You can specify a default depreciation frequency for each type of book ERP LN supports. When you enter an asset and associate it with a book, ERP LN applies the appropriate default depreciation frequency for that type of book.
Calculatory | For each book depreciation, you can indicate a calculation mode which determines when depreciation is run.
Special | The special book. You can specify a default depreciation frequency for each type of book ERP LN supports. When you enter an asset and associate it with a book, ERP LN applies the appropriate default depreciation frequency for that type of book.
Special | You can set up a calculation mode which determines when depreciation is run.
SL Switch Criteria | The Straight Line (SL) Switch Criteria define whether the Straight Line calculation with Remaining Life/Remaining value or the normal straight line calculation is applied for declining balance and NBV-oriented depreciations switching to straight line. Related topics To calculate Declining Balance with Switch to Straight Line depreciation To calculate sum of years digits with switch to straight line deprec. Net Book Value (NBV)-oriented depreciation
MACRS Depr. By | Select how ERP LN calculates depreciation when using MACRS depreciation methods. ERP LN uses MACRS formulas or a rate table as defined in the Yearly Rates (tffam7165m000) sub-session that is reached through the Yearly Rates button of the Depreciation Method (tffam7110s000) session.
Unit Max Value | The highest cost for each quantity unit that an asset is allowed to depreciate using the first period depreciation method. If the cost of an asset is higher than the amount indicated here, the first period depreciation can only be calculated if you ignore an appropriate warning in the Capitalization (tffam1200m000) sub-session of the Assets (tffam1500m000) session. Assets of lower value can be depreciated in any manner over the first year of the asset. The expense can be applied evenly over the life in the first year or the expense can be applied at different times over the first year.
Unit Max Value | The home currency From the Tools menu, choose Rotate Currency to switch home currencies.
Units Used Message Prompt | If this check box is selected, ERP LN will prompt you to record units used prior to running depreciation for assets whose lives are measured in units.
Depreciation Rates > 100% | If this check box is selected, the total sum of the rates used for Custom Methods can exceed 100 percent.
Allow Depreciation Boundary | If this check box is selected, you can clear the Depreciate Last Year in Service check box. Depreciation will not continue in the last year the asset is in service, based on asset life. If this check box is cleared, ERP LN selects the Depreciate Last Year in Service check box and you cannot clear the check box. Depreciation will continue until one of the following occurs: A zero book value is reached The salvage value is reached The asset is disposed.
Round Results Last Period of Year | This field indicates if at the end of each asset life year, the depreciation amount should be rounded to get the correct yearly depreciation amount without rounding differences. If this check box is cleared, the summation of the monthly depreciation amounts for the asset life year can differ from the calculated yearly depreciation amount due to rounding differences. These differences are only corrected in the last month of the asset life. If this check box is selected, the rounding differences are compensated in every last month of an asset life year.
Depreciate Last Year in Service | If you select the Allow Depreciation Boundary check box, you can clear the Depreciate Last Year in Service check box. Depreciation will not continue in the last year the asset is in service, based on the asset life. If this check box is cleared, the Depreciate Last Year in Service check box is selected by default. Depreciation will continue until one of the following occurs: A zero book value is reached. The salvage value is reached. The asset is disposed.
Acquisition | You can specify an exchange rate type for acquisition transactions.
Depreciation | You can specify an exchange rate type for depreciation transactions.
Adjustment | You can specify an exchange rate type for adjustment transactions.
Disposal | You can specify an exchange rate type for disposal transactions.
Transfer | You can specify an exchange rate type for transfer transactions.
ADR Book | The asset depreciation range book. Note If any of the assets is using the vintage/group account, you cannot change the book. You can specify an ADR book to indicate which book will update the assets'vintage/group accounts for the company. The ADR book must be a Federal Tax book type.
Posting Book | You can specify a GL book as the primary source from which journal entries for all your fixed asset transactions are sent to the General Ledger (GLD) for the company. Allowed values The book must be of book type Financial or Commercial. Note You cannot change the book if any of the assets in this book is depreciating. Besides this global GL book, you can post fixed asset transactions to GLD using other books as well. To use a book for additional posting, select the Additional Posting check box in the Default Book (tffam0110m000) session. The ledger entries from an additional posting book are created on different ledger accounts.
Default Category | You can select a category to be used as default. Common will enter this category as default in the category field in the Asset (tffam1100s000) session, or when an asset investment is entered in the Accounts Payable module or the General Ledger module.
Commands | Description
Initialize FAM Mapping Scheme Data | Generates the integration document types that you can use to map the fixed assets transactions to ledger account and dimensions.