Simulating Depreciation of Individual Assets 

Procedure

  1. Determine the asset for which you want to simulate values.
  2. Call up the asset value display transaction for this asset (Asset ® Asset value display). In the initial screen, choose the function Sim. dep. terms.
  3. Specify the depreciation terms for the simulation (depreciation key, useful life, and so on) for the asset. If you wish, you can also define a new depreciation key, or update the index series specified in the depreciation terms.
  4. Start the simulation (Enter). Analyze the values displayed. You can follow the value development of the asset in future fiscal years (Function: Next fiscal year) and in different depreciation areas (Function: Next area).
  5. Call up the asset value display transaction again and choose the function Simulate trans.
  6. Create the posting entries for the transaction you want to simulate.
  7. Start the simulation. Analyze the values displayed.