It is only possible to maintain all master data fields of an asset using view 1 (asset accounting view). To avoid inconsistencies between the screen layout control and the view control when creating a master record, you should define this view in such a general way that it allows you to maintain all field groups that are defined as required fields in a screen layout control.

If the field maintenance based on the screen layout control is inconsistent with the asset view, the field parameter default takes precedence. This parameter is a more stringent protection of the field.

It is possible to create assets when working with an asset view that only allows limited access to asset master records, but these assets will be incomplete. "Incomplete" means that all required entries were not made, because the asset view does not have authorization for this master data. For example, an employee in the purchasing department (with the purchasing asset view) can create an asset with master data relevant to purchasing, but without entering cost center information.

You can also assign a view for the depreciation area specifications in the asset master record. When you assign an asset view to a depreciation area, you can only maintain the depreciation terms of this depreciation area in the asset master record if you have the assigned asset view. However, your specifications apply to the entire depreciation area in this case, and not to individual field groups. For asset views for depreciation areas also, view 1 always has authorization for maintenance.