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# Transfer order line asset tracking

# Transfer order line asset tracking {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Understand
how asset states and stock information update automatically as a transfer order line progresses through each stage. Consumables and non-consumables are tracked differently.
When an asset is included in a transfer order line, the following takes place:

* A substate field on the asset form changes to reflect the transfer order line states
* The Active TO option on the asset form is automatically selected to show that the asset is part of a transfer order and cannot be added to multiple transfer orders
* The asset is removed from the pool of available assets and changed to a state of In Stock Pending Transfer
* **[Transfer order line asset tracking of non-consumables](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~lna24HsxkKMdqt~O7g2VA)**   
  When transfer order line stages change for non-consumables, it affects asset substates.
* **[Transfer order line asset tracking consumables](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/5ucGTDZWWs88akr5utkSVQ)**   
  When a consumable is added to a transfer order line, the stock for the consumable is split into two records and the transfer order links to the newly created stock line.

**Related concepts**   

* [Transfer order flow](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/S0hEq~VW2tVexCBxl6UChw "Use the Transfer Order flow to track asset movement from one stockroom to the other and the Transfer Order Line flow to handle the processing of transfer order lines. You can edit the existing flow or create a flow in the graphical Workflow Studio to meet your organization's asset transfer process.")
* [Transfer order tasks](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4Jqk8kDSh6yoXeQ02o6hkQ "Transfer assets from one location to the other by moving the assets through the transfer order process. Transfer order lines specify the exact items that comprise a transfer order.")
* [Customize transfer order line tasks](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/l1pM4hyOt3UKDPfNhRWX3Q "Understand how transfer order line tasks are structured and when to create customized template tasks or subtasks for your organization's asset transfer process.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Delete a transfer order](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/AdKdHWotYpsH0DsEGWfV9Q "You can delete a transfer order only if the transfer order is still in the draft stage.")
* [Delete a transfer order line](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/cQ__VwURNSV8ctleQIjOzw "You can delete a transfer order line only if it's still in the draft stage.")
* [Return items received in a transfer order](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/SWnCFxQ4yLM3vP1lzOjxIQ "Return items from a received transfer order when all or some of the delivered assets are defective or incorrect.")