EAM for Business Central

Asset Management setup

The Asset Management Setup table is the central configuration record for Dynaway EAM. It stores all core settings, defaults, and business rules that control how asset management, maintenance, work orders, resources, numbering, and integrations behave throughout the system. Administrators use this table to tailor the solution to organizational requirements, ensuring consistency, compliance, and efficient operations across all EAM processes.

Assets

Use Condition Icons – Display asset condition icons. Shows visual indicators for asset condition in asset lists, helping users quickly assess asset health.
Asset Dimension – Link assets to dimensions. Associates assets with financial or operational dimensions for reporting and analysis.
Dim. Val. Name As Asset Desc. – Dimension value name as asset description. Uses the dimension value name as the asset description for easier identification in reports.
Asset Location Mandatory – Require asset location. Ensures every asset record includes a location, supporting accurate tracking and compliance.
Same Location on Child Asset – Inherit location from parent asset. Automatically assigns the parent asset’s location to child assets for consistency.
Same Cert.Auth. on Child Asset – Inherit certification authority. Child assets inherit certification authority from their parent, streamlining compliance management.
Multiple Warranties – Allow multiple warranties per asset. Enables tracking and management of more than one warranty for each asset.
Warranty Notification Days – Days to notify before warranty expiration. Sets the number of days before warranty expiry to alert users for proactive action.
Dynamic Asset Category Icons – Enable dynamic icons for asset categories. Displays category-specific icons that update dynamically based on asset data.
Force Same FA and Asset Nos. – Force same Fixed Asset and Asset numbers. Ensures asset numbers match fixed asset numbers for integration and reconciliation.
Default Asset Calendar – Default calendar for assets. Assigns a default maintenance calendar to new assets for scheduling.
Include Non-Inventory Items in Maintenance Cost – Include non-inventory items in maintenance cost. Includes costs for non-inventory items in asset maintenance calculations.

Downtime

Show Downtime Dates – Show downtime dates during registration. Displays downtime start and end dates when registering asset downtime events.
Default Downtime Starting Time – Set default starting time for downtime. Specifies the default start time for downtime events created automatically.
Default Downtime Ending Time – Set default ending time for downtime. Specifies the default end time for downtime events created automatically.
Downtime Ending Calculation – Calculation method for downtime ending. Determines how the ending time for downtime is calculated (manual or automatic).
Update Ending Downtime on Close – Update ending downtime when closing. Automatically updates the downtime end time when closing a related work order or event.
Update Downtime Period Automatically – Automatically update downtime period. Enables automatic adjustment of downtime periods based on asset activity or work order status.

Defects

Hide Child Defects – Hide defects on child assets. Prevents child asset defects from displaying in parent asset views for clarity.
Defect Description Editable – Control if defect description is editable. Allows users to edit defect descriptions after creation for accuracy.
Defect Desc. As Inst. – Defect description as instruction. Uses defect descriptions as instructions in work orders for better guidance.

Shortcut Counter Categories

Work Orders and Rounds

Work Order Plans

Use Expenses on WO Plan – Enable expenses on work order plans. Allows expenses to be tracked and managed directly on work order plans for accurate cost control.
Expense Def. Dim. Handling – Control default dimension handling for expenses. Determines how default dimensions are assigned to expense lines, supporting financial analysis.
Close Auto. Work Order Plans – Automatically close work order plans. Closes work order plans automatically when all related work orders are completed, streamlining workflow.

Planning

Work Order Look Ahead – Set how far ahead to plan work orders. Defines the number of days in advance work orders are generated for proactive scheduling.
Simulations Look Ahead – Set look-ahead for simulations. Specifies how many days in advance simulation work orders are created for planning purposes.
Last Period View Days – Define the period for historical data views. Sets the number of days to display historical work order data for review and analysis.
Calculate WO on Release – Automatically calculate work orders when releasing plans. Triggers automatic calculation of work orders when a plan is released, reducing manual effort.
Schedule on Measurement Reg. – Schedule work orders on measurement registration. Automatically schedules work orders when measurements are registered, ensuring timely maintenance.
Assign WO Pack. on WO Creation – Assign work order package on creation. Automatically assigns a work order package when a new work order is created for better organization.
Advanced Planning – Enable advanced planning features. Activates advanced planning options, such as multi-day resource scheduling.
Planning By Time – Plan work orders by time. Allows work orders to be scheduled by specific times, improving resource allocation.
Default Starting Time – Default starting time for resource line on orders. Sets the default start time for resource lines in work orders, streamlining entry.
Advanced Statuses – Enable advanced statuses for work orders. Enables additional status options for work orders and tasks, supporting complex workflows.
Default Maintenance Calendar – Assign a standard maintenance calendar. Sets a default calendar for maintenance activities, ensuring consistent scheduling.

Execution

Change Waiting Work Order Status – Waiting reason type for work orders. Specifies the type of waiting reason to be used for work orders, supporting status management.
Use Time Registration – Enable time registration for resources. Activates time tracking for resources on work orders, improving labor cost accuracy.
Started WO Status – Status for started work orders. Defines the status that marks a work order as started, supporting progress tracking.
Whse. Pick Request Creation – Warehouse pick request creation. Enables creation of warehouse pick requests for work orders, integrating inventory management.
Skip Manual Reservation – Skip manual reservation of items/resources. Automates reservation of items and resources, reducing manual steps.
Default Posting Date – Default posting date for work order execution. Sets the default posting date for work order transactions, ensuring consistency.
Markup Calculation – Set markup calculation method. Specifies how markup is calculated on work order costs, supporting pricing strategies.

Closing

Work Order Remarks Mandatory – Require remarks on work orders. Makes remarks a required field when closing work orders, supporting documentation.
Round Order Remarks Mandatory – Require remarks on round orders. Requires remarks when closing round orders for audit and compliance.
WO Asset Condition Mandatory – Require asset condition on work orders. Ensures asset condition is recorded when closing work orders for maintenance tracking.
WO Asset Status Mandatory – Require asset status on work orders. Requires asset status to be set when closing work orders, supporting asset lifecycle management.
Show WO Posting Date – Show posting date when closing work orders. Displays the posting date during work order closure for transparency.
Remove Auto. Empty WO Packages – Remove empty work order packages automatically. Automatically deletes work order packages with no active work orders, keeping data clean.
Failure Reasons Req. on WO – Require failure reasons on work orders. Makes failure reason entry mandatory for work orders, supporting root cause analysis.
Closing WO with Expense PO – Closing work orders with expense purchase orders. Allows work orders to be closed when related expense purchase orders are received.

Claim

Claim WO Event Type Code – Event type code for claim work orders. Specifies the event type code used for warranty claim work orders, supporting claim tracking.

Resources

Base UOM for Resources – Set base unit of measure for resources. Defines the default unit of measure for resources consumed on work orders.
Use Skill Based Planning – Enable skill-based planning. Activates skill-based planning for resource assignments, improving workforce utilization.
Skill Planning Compliance – Compliance for skill planning. Sets compliance level for skill-based planning, supporting regulatory or business requirements.
Work Type Mandatory – Work type is mandatory for resources. Requires a work type to be specified for resources, ensuring proper classification.

Counter Registration

Automatically Register Counter – Automatically register counter readings. Enables automatic registration of counter readings for resources, improving data accuracy.
Counter Journal Template – Set counter journal template. Specifies the template used for counter journal entries, streamlining counter management.
Counter Journal Batch – Set counter journal batch. Sets the batch for counter journal entries, supporting batch processing and review.

Numbering

Asset Nos. – Automatic numbering for new assets. Assigns unique numbers to new assets using a defined number series.
Asset Operation Log Nos. – Numbering for asset operation logs. Sets the number series for asset operation logs, supporting traceability.
Archived Asset Operation Log Nos. – Numbering for archived asset operation logs. Defines the number series for archived asset operation logs, aiding historical analysis.
Work Order Plan Nos. – Automatic numbering for maintenance plans. Assigns numbers to work order plans for easy identification.
Task Plan Nos. – Task plan numbering. Sets the number series for task plans, supporting task management.
Work Order Sequence Nos. – Work order sequences. Assigns numbers to work order sequences for tracking order progression.
Work Order Nos. – Automatic numbering for work orders. Generates unique numbers for work orders using a number series.
Round Plan Nos. – Automatic numbering for maintenance rounds. Assigns numbers to maintenance round plans for scheduling.
Round Order Nos. – Round orders. Sets the number series for round orders, supporting maintenance tracking.
Task Nos. – Task numbering. Assigns numbers to tasks for identification and reporting.
Posted Work Order Nos. – Posted work orders. Sets the number series for posted work orders, supporting audit and review.
Posted Round Order Nos. – Posted round orders. Assigns numbers to posted round orders for historical tracking.
Posted Task Nos. – Posted task numbering. Sets the number series for posted tasks, supporting task completion tracking.
Transfer Order Nos. – Asset transfers. Assigns numbers to asset transfer orders for inventory management.
Transfer Shipment Nos. – Shipments for transfers. Sets the number series for transfer shipments, supporting logistics.
Transfer Receipt Nos. – Receipts for transfers. Assigns numbers to transfer receipts for receiving operations.
Warranty Nos. – Asset warranties. Sets the number series for asset warranties, supporting warranty management.
Claim Nos. – Warranty claims. Assigns numbers to warranty claims for tracking and reporting.
Measurement Device Nos. – Measurement devices. Sets the number series for measurement devices, supporting calibration and maintenance.
Work Order Group Nos. – Work order groups. Assigns numbers to work order groups for organizational purposes.
Work Order Group Sequence Nos. – Numbering for work order groups and sequences. Sets the number series for work order group sequences, supporting workflow management.

Fixed Assets

Assets Depreciation Book Code – Depreciation book code for fixed assets. Specifies the depreciation book code used for fixed asset accounting.
Asset App. Posting Description – Set posting description for asset appreciation. Defines the posting description for asset appreciation transactions, supporting financial clarity.

Manufacturing

Downtime Registration

Downtime Related Entry – Link downtime to related entry. Associates downtime events with related entries, such as production orders, for traceability.
Production Order Status – Status of production order for downtime. Displays or sets the status of production orders during downtime events.
Maintenance Routing No. – Maintenance routing number for downtime. Specifies the routing number used for maintenance activities during downtime.

Counter Registration

Automatically Register Counter – Automatically register counter readings. Enables automatic registration of counter readings for manufacturing resources.
Counter Journal Template – Set counter journal template. Specifies the template for counter journal entries in manufacturing.
Counter Journal Batch – Set counter journal batch. Sets the batch for counter journal entries in manufacturing, supporting batch processing.