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# Create consumable assets in Enterprise Asset Workspace

# Create consumable assets in Enterprise Asset Workspace {#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

Create consumables in the Enterprise Asset Workspace to track enterprise assets.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_eam.enterprise_asset_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Enterprise Asset WorkspaceEnterprise asset estateConsumable.
2. Select New.
3. Select the type of the consumable and the model category from the Type andModel category drop-downs.
4. Select Create.
5. Fill in the details in the Create New Consumable page.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Display name | Name of the asset. |
   | Model | Product model of the asset. |
   | Model category | Model category of the asset. |
   | Parent | The parent asset. When a parent asset is defined, the Assignment and State fields of the child asset are automatically populated based on the Assignment and State fields of the parent asset and are read-only. |
   | Quantity | Amount of items the asset represents. |
   | General ||
   | State | State of the asset. The default state is set to Build. |
   | Substate | Substate of the asset. |
   | Asset function | The purpose for which the asset will be used. |
   | Planned for disposal | Indicates if the asset is slated for disposal. |
   | Stockroom | Stockroom where the asset resides. |
   | Location | Location of the asset. |
   | Aisle and space | The aisle and space in the stockroom where the asset resides. |
   | Expenditure type | The type of expenditure. Choose from the following options: * Capex: Capital expenditure is a one-time expenditure, where the value is realized over the years. For example, a photocopier. * Opex: Operational expenditure is an on-going expenditure. For example, toners for the photocopier. {#create-consumables-eam__ul_jlp_yx5_ngb} |
   | Assigned to | The person the asset is assigned to |
   | Cost | Price that the asset was purchased for. |
   | Cost Center | Cost center financially responsible for the asset. |
   | Asset Disposal ||
   | Disposal order number | A unique number assigned to the asset disposal order. |
   | Disposal vendor | The vendor assigned to carry out the asset disposal order. |
   | Vendor disposal order ID | Order number assigned by the vendor assigned to carry out the asset disposal order. |
   | Disposal date | The date when the asset disposal order process is completed. |
   | Resold value | Estimated cost the disposal asset can be resold for. |
   | Scheduled retirement | Scheduled date on which the asset is retired. |
   | Resale price | Value of the asset when it is retired. |
   | Beneficiary | Organization that receives the asset when it is retired. |
   | Activities ||
   | Work Notes | Work notes related to the asset. |
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6. SelectSave.  
   The consumable asset is created and appears in the Consumable assets list.

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