Setup step on the Acquisition methods page · Fixed assets

Set up Acquisition methods

Used to set up the values you select in the Acquisition method field on an asset's books.

Used by: Auditor, Accountant, Accounting manager and 3 more roles
Business process: Maintain fixed assets
Menu item: AssetAcquisitionMethod
Main table: AssetAcquisitionMethod
Data entity: AssetAcquisitionMethodEntity
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 acquisition methods, the ways assets are obtained, such as by purchase or donation.
What you do here	Used to set up the values you select in the Acquisition method field on an asset's books.
Example	—

Acquisition methods 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	Manage active assets › Maintain fixed assets
Menu path	Fixed assets › Setup › Fixed asset attributes › Acquisition methods
Set up first	—
Used next by	Fixed assets Microsoft Learn ↗
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End user · Functional consultant

3How to do it

Step by step, with screenshots

Set up Acquisition methods1 screen

Used to set up the values you select in the Acquisition method field on an asset's books.

Screen 1
Add the acquisition method
Go to Fixed assets > Setup > Fixed asset attributes > Acquisition methods
1. Select New
2. Enter the Acquisition method and Description
3. Select Save
1Acquisition method BEAT-PURCH
Description Atlas demo purchased
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page title tab to open what to set or check

1Acquisition method	BEAT-PURCH
Description	Atlas demo purchased

Microsoft's steps

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Field guide

Field	What it means	Worked example	Table column
Acquisition method	—	BEAT-PURCH	`AcquisitionMethod`
Description	—	Atlas demo purchased	`Description`

Functional consultant

4Setup decisions

Setup step	Recommended value and why	Decision · common mistake · test
Set up Acquisition methods	—	—

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	—

Technical architect

6Technical

Menu item	`AssetAcquisitionMethod` Checked in Dynamics 365
Form	`AssetAcquisitionMethod` Checked in Dynamics 365
Table	`AssetAcquisitionMethod`Shown as “Fixed asset acquisition method” in Record infoKey field: AcquisitionMethodChecked in Dynamics 365
Data entities	`AssetAcquisitionMethodEntity`Fixed asset acquisition method Microsoft data model ↗
Who can open it	PrivilegesMaintain fixed assets acquisition methods `AssetAcquisitionMethodMaintain`View fixed assets acquisition methods `AssetAcquisitionMethodView`DutiesInquire into fixed asset policies `AssetFixedAssetPoliciesInquire`Enable fixed assets process `AssetFixedAssetsProcessEnable` 6 security roles Auditor `AuditPolicyManager`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=AssetAcquisitionMethod`
Integrate with	`AssetAcquisitionMethodEntity` data entity Microsoft data model ↗
Table definition	`AssetAcquisitionMethod` columns and relations Microsoft data model ↗