Creating an asset cost type
Prerequisite
- Access to the Configuration > Asset > Cost type (AS058) menu.
Introduction
The Configuration > Asset > Cost type (AS058) menu allows for creating all cost types for the assets. Cost types are events that generate expenses for the organization, such as maintenance, acquisition, cleaning, etc.
See how to create a cost type:
Creating an asset cost type
1. Access the Configuration > Asset > Cost type (AS058) menu.
2. Click on the 
button.
3. On the screen that will open, enter an ID # and a name for the cost type.
4. Enter the default value of the cost, if you want to predefine the value of the type.
The default value will be shown filled when the cost type is associated with an asset, but it can be edited.
5. Click on the button to save it.
Conclusion
Cost types can be associated through the Cost > Costs tab of the asset data screen.
Moreover, they can be used to define the default cost types of the maintenance, calibration, and usage events, becoming fixed fields on the screens of said events.