Setup step on the Major types page · Fixed assets

Set up Major types

Used to set up reporting categories that you assign to fixed assets or fixed asset groups.

Used by: Accountant, Accounting manager, Accounting supervisor and 2 more roles
Business process: Classify fixed assets in Dynamics 365 Finance
Menu item: AssetMajorType
Main table: AssetMajorType
Data entity: AssetMajorTypeEntity
Setup steps: 1 on this page

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Everyone

1What it is and why

What it is	A setup page where you define major types, high-level asset groups such as equipment, buildings, land, infrastructure and utilities.
What you do here	Used to set up reporting categories that you assign to fixed assets or fixed asset groups.
Example	—

Major types page in Dynamics 365 — The page in a working Dynamics 365 system. page title tab to open what to set or check

Functional consultant · Solution architect

2Where it fits

Business process	Define asset strategy › Classify assets › Classify fixed assets in Dynamics 365 Finance
Menu path	Fixed assets › Setup › Fixed asset attributes › Major types
Set up first	—
Used next by	Fixed assets Microsoft Learn ↗
Related pages	Asset activity codes Microsoft Learn ↗
In this process	← Set up Fixed asset groups · Set up Asset activity codes →

End user · Functional consultant

3How to do it

Step by step, with screenshots

Set up Major types1 screen

Used to set up reporting categories that you assign to fixed assets or fixed asset groups.

Screen 1
Add the major type
Go to Fixed assets > Setup > Fixed asset attributes > Major types
1. Select New
2. Enter the Major type and Description
3. Select Save
1Major type BEAT-EQUIP
Description Atlas demo office equipment
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page title tab to open what to set or check

1Major type	BEAT-EQUIP
Description	Atlas demo office equipment

Microsoft's steps

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Field guide

Field	What it means	Worked example	Table column
Major type	—	BEAT-EQUIP	`MajorType`
Description	—	Atlas demo office equipment	`Description`

Functional consultant

4Setup decisions

Setup step	Recommended value and why	Decision · common mistake · test
Set up Major types	—	—

Solution architect

5Design impact

Shared or per company	Per company: each legal entity has its own records. Microsoft data model ↗
Can it be undone	—
Feature or country	—
If you change it later	A major type can only be deleted when no fixed asset or fixed asset group uses it. Microsoft Learn ↗

Technical architect

6Technical

Menu item	`AssetMajorType` Checked in Dynamics 365
Form	`AssetMajorType` Checked in Dynamics 365
Table	`AssetMajorType`Shown as “Fixed asset major type” in Record infoKey field: MajorTypeChecked in Dynamics 365
Data entities	`AssetMajorTypeEntity`Fixed asset major type Microsoft data model ↗
Who can open it	PrivilegesMaintain fixed assets major types `AssetMajorTypeMaintain`View fixed assets major types `AssetMajorTypeView`DutiesInquire into fixed asset reference data `AssetFixedAssetReferenceDataInquire`Enable fixed assets process `AssetFixedAssetsProcessEnable` 5 security roles Accountant `LedgerAccountant`Accounting manager `LedgerAccountingManager`Accounting supervisor `LedgerAccountingSupervisor`Rental manager `RentalManager`Rental purchasing manager `RentalPurchasingManager` Checked in Dynamics 365
Actions on the page	Options: Personalize, Page options, ShareChecked in Dynamics 365

Developer

7Developer

Open it directly	`https://<your-environment>/?mi=AssetMajorType`
Integrate with	`AssetMajorTypeEntity` data entity Microsoft data model ↗
Table definition	`AssetMajorType` columns and relations Microsoft data model ↗