--- sourceDocument: Australia Asset Management sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/it-asset-management Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Asset Management ft:clusterId : - itam bundleId : - itam workflow : - Technology --- # Audit hardware asset inventory # Audit hardware asset inventory {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Australia * * Updated March 12, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read Perform scheduled or blind audits of stockrooms and other locations, such as offices or datacenters, to confirm accurate inventory information. The asset audit process involves verifying and reconciling assets between a physical location or stockroom and the ServiceNow instance. First, assets are identified by scanning their asset tag, serial number, or model barcode. Next, the records in the ServiceNow instance are checked to determine whether they match the scanned assets and the audit result is generated. You can view precise inventory information through detailed lists and reports. You can create an audit record in the Hardware Asset Management application or the ServiceNow Agent app. * Use the Hardware Asset Management application to create a scheduled audit record. For more information about creating a scheduled audit record, see [Create an audit record in the Hardware Asset Management application](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/c74o48kFdQZZ~89vkkRVRg "Create an audit record to audit your inventory to determine the accuracy of your hardware and consumable assets and to optimize the inventory."). * Use the ServiceNow Agent app to create a blind or unscheduled audit record. For more information about creating a blind or unscheduled audit record, see [Create an audit record using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CIGlDXmgVi~KnARG~8FUng "Create an inventory audit record using the ServiceNow Agent app."). {#ham-inventory-audit__ul_ygw_lmk_whc} When an inventory audit record is created, it's saved in the Asset Audits table, depending on the configuration for sn_hamp.migrate_hamaudit system property. * When the sn_hamp.migrate_hamaudit system property is set to true, the audit record is saved in the Asset Audits \[sn_itam_common_asset_audit\] table. * When the sn_hamp.migrate_hamaudit system property is set to false, the audit record is saved in the Asset Audits \[sn_hamp_asset_audit\] table. {#ham-inventory-audit__ul_c5f_x3m_whc} Note: Starting with Hardware Asset Management version 15.0.0, the audit inventory has been enhanced to store audit records in the common Asset Audits \[sn_itam_common_asset_audit\] table. Before enabling audit enhancements and switching to the common Asset Audits table, you must complete all audit records that are in either In progress or New status. Using the ServiceNow Agent app, you can scan the assets in the inventory and complete the audit process. The Hardware Asset Management application reconciles scanned assets with ServiceNow records to generate audit results. For more information about scanning assets, see [Complete a single scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3G9USfPPKf_Uh~MOqu2_Hw "Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for single scan audit records."). * **[Create an audit record in the Hardware Asset Management application](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/c74o48kFdQZZ~89vkkRVRg)** Create an audit record to audit your inventory to determine the accuracy of your hardware and consumable assets and to optimize the inventory. * **[Create an audit record using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CIGlDXmgVi~KnARG~8FUng)** Create an inventory audit record using the ServiceNow Agent app. * **[Complete a single scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3G9USfPPKf_Uh~MOqu2_Hw)** Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for single scan audit records. * **[Complete multi scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jKlxL~PHml37nJ1XJzxWtw)** Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for the multi scan audit records. * **[Close an asset remediation task](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jU4u2mw13lt_J3mLUQMCug)** View the open asset remediation from the Inventory view and close the task after updating the Model category and Model fields value for the asset. * **[Create an asset from the inventory audit screen](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zkLgxEizrKEBSmecTrjJnA)** Create an asset record for the scanned asset that doesn't exist in your ServiceNow instance and that is detected when auditing inventory. * **[View audit results](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~7jKl3QIF6hhOaBV5ckM1A)** View the audit results after you audit your inventory. The Audit Results section is activated and shows the details of the audit result. * **[View deprecated audit records](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/li8__O~OqdWsP5iuqqdk~Q)** View the deprecated asset audit records that are created before switching to the common Asset Audits \[sn_itam_common_asset_audit\] table and stored in the Asset Audits \[sn_hamp_asset_audit\] table. **Related concepts** * [Work with hardware normalization](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iRnOJwFfsRBTqZeuB7kFlA "Asset Management Hardware Model Normalization enables users to normalize the details, such as manufacturer, product, model, and device type, of your hardware and consumable models. Data from the models is compared against the data in the Hardware Model Normalization Content Service.") * [Manage your inventory through pallet assets](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Y~ramXGWLaae_jA1UelGIA "Manage your inventory effectively using pallet assets.") * [Manage loaner assets](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/OU48Ln_mhMevW5DV8sioXw "Request a loaner asset or consumable for a short period. You can also prepare the loaner asset or consumable for deployment and reclamation by using loaner asset tasks. Deploy the loaner asset or consumable for a specific period, and reclaim it on the return date.") * [Donate assets to charity organizations](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/pZeQJfnAFUwy~ciZ~uVUHQ "Use the Asset Donation flow to donate hardware and consumable assets of your organization to charity organizations.") * [Manage RMA requests](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/HxW4yvp7EKVie963PDcgbg "Initiate a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process by submitting an RMA request to initiate an RMA process with your vendor. You can repair or replace a faulty asset.") * [Fulfilling hardware asset requests](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/DE2RA8juimX1N77_JvDPaA "You can fulfill hardware asset requests submitted through the Service Catalog application manually or by using the Help manage hardware asset requests agentic workflow.") * [Reclaim hardware assets](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZZ5xhRYTO9lXOVHvOU~gxQ "Reclaim hardware assets efficiently and store them in the inventory, reassign, send it for repair, or dispose of as required.") * [Manage the lifecycle of hardware models with calculated lifecycle templates](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZXU4UUcobvbUwT0HJG3iZA "Manage the complete lifecycle of hardware models by creating calculated lifecycle templates and associating these templates with the models.") * [Receive asset warranty details from Lenovo](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4LMdTBEkGgsc2wRiddClWw "Connect to the Lenovo Warranty API and get the warranty details of your hardware assets.") * [Manage stockrooms](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/L4I1dHfNyMXAqFeBTqgB5g "Manage the assets in the stockroom by using appropriate stock rules, service locations, and distribution channels.") * [Track shipments using the integration framework](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/e7kyoI70TtN1qpp5JRq_cQ "Track your shipments in real time by integrating your ServiceNow instance with your third-party carrier's application through the integration framework provided by the IT Asset Management application.") * [Assess performance of Hardware Asset Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/GTs_XARQRfJLp2dt2IeHGg "Track the success of the Hardware Asset Management application in your instance by creating success goals. You can also create a success goal category for a success goal and track the success of your goals by creating success activities.") * [Manage refresh of assets using Zero Touch Refresh](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/e0h~4Do3By8pxb5yNbhDuw "Enable your employees to request hardware refreshes through an external vendor by using the Zero Touch Refresh flow on your ServiceNow instance. This process enables you to eliminate having to maintain a local inventory of new assets.") * [Configure the Total Cost of Ownership of assets](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/sOJ0UntpHbgXlq2PRQi1hg "Configure the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of assets by creating rate cards for each task in a Hardware Asset Management workflow.") * [Manage Hardware Asset Management subscriptions](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kCWR5fqZTgUd_aIJsanlKQ "Save on Hardware Asset Management licensing cost by choosing only the Hardware Asset Management Resource Categories that you use.") * [Manage repair of defective assets in your stockroom in the Hardware Asset Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fAtUd4D0S3CQQGVNjY3Egw "Optimize your inventory by getting the defective hardware assets in your stockroom repaired using the Repair flow.") * [Manage picking hardware assets within your stockroom for Hardware Asset Management workflows](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/1H_9bbVcW6Dp_vP4HgkuKQ "Enable the Asset pick task explicitly for your stockroom and provide granular location details of the asset to facilitate asset picking within your stockroom.") * [Manage hardware asset tasks using the Mobile Agent application](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/2fXht9tQ8jR4OCDI68O27g "Manage hardware asset tasks such as repair tasks and asset pick tasks using the intuitive Mobile Agent application.") * [Manage asset put away using the Hardware Asset Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/SHT4JF5U7Syy4Jh6vX2rYQ "Enable the Asset put away task explicitly for your stockroom to put away the assets from the receiving bay in the designated aisle-space. View the open Asset put away task and close it after specifying the aisle-space value to move the asset in the stockroom.") * [Audit your hardware assets by using Asset Attestation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/UwILV3hKHDLynDWJ2G_D8Q "Improve the asset utilization by auditing the hardware assets assigned to your employees and validating if the employees are using the assigned assets.") **Related tasks** * [Analyze hardware assets using the Generate hardware asset insights generative AI skill](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/E1wfvkI7OHnbZZlrw0fd7Q "View consolidated asset data and identify key action items with the comprehensive AI-generated analysis summary.") * [Manage asset bundles from your inventory](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/mOhJwAJ4Z0tjMWBi86Zjtw "Create asset bundles from existing assets in your inventory to track, reserve, or deploy a group of assets as a single entity.") * [Use Advanced Shipment Notification](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JQPrMughUSfqfQk6BscFYA "Use Advanced Shipment Notification (ASN) to automate and create asset records when your assets are in transit.") * [Create an inventory stock order request](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r435uwwNb9ft8Xkpxsa1cA "Create an inventory stock order request so that you can order new hardware in bulk for your stockrooms. After your request is approved, the Hardware Stock Order flow takes you through the process of requesting, sourcing, and receiving your order.") * [Create a disposal order](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/USsdwDZbMq8Kaid6ZWW9hQ "Create a disposal order for hardware or consumable assets. You can create a disposal order for an asset reaching its end of life cycle or an asset that is no longer functional.") * [Request a Hardware Asset Refresh](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/YF4shnWRIvWN1WDR7X1TRA#hardware-asset-refresh "Use the Hardware Refresh request flow to track the aged hardware assets that are nearing the end of their life cycle. Replace them with new hardware assets.") * [Manage your expiring contracts for leased hardware assets](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/vv0B5WfxWeHhGgiTKbBAXQ "Use the lease contract expiration flow and decide on what to do before your leased hardware asset contract expires. Get notifications about the lease contracts that are nearing their expiration dates.") * [View RFID information of assets](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/47ltji9ZccyvyxrM3nWbAw "View the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) information of assets to manage and locate important assets easily.") * [Create an internal lifecycle in the Hardware Asset Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JbbTksNXKKUTL~vtQaHW9Q "Create a custom (internal) lifecycle to explicitly specify lifecycle dates for a selected hardware or consumable model in the Hardware Asset Workspace.") * [Track asset location using indoor maps](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zSIjt_~_uOrkpfZ5_kux0A "Locate and track the consumables and hardware, bundle, and pallet assets in your organization by using indoor maps. Indoor maps provide an interactive interface that enables you to visualize the location of your assets within your campuses, buildings, floors, and places.") * [Acknowledge receipt of assets on the Employee Center portal](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/MSUW78DLoL2UZeNjnBur3A "After receiving hardware or consumable assets that were in transit and reserved for you, confirm their receipt on the Employee Center portal.") * [Update associated Decision tables for HAM flows](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ztktGKNrpL94ZS_4ymybgA "Update associated Decision tables for Hardware Asset Management (HAM) flows to trigger a new or customized HAM flow.")