What is 'direct capitalization' in SAP IM - Investment Management?

direct capitalization - Overview

• Component: IM

• Component Name: Investment Management

• Description: An asset acquisition that is posted immediately to a capitalized asset, and not initially posted to an asset under construction, order, or work ebreakdown structure element that is subsequently settled to fixed assets.

direct capitalization - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Direct capitalization is a feature of SAP Investment Management (IM) that allows for the direct capitalization of assets. This means that the asset is recorded in the company’s balance sheet as an asset, rather than being depreciated over time. This allows for more accurate financial reporting and better asset management. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Direct capitalization can be used in SAP IM to record assets directly on the balance sheet. This is done by entering the asset’s cost, useful life, and depreciation method into the system. The system will then calculate the depreciation of the asset over its useful life and record it on the balance sheet. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using direct capitalization in SAP IM, it is important to ensure that all of the information entered into the system is accurate. This will ensure that the asset is recorded correctly on the balance sheet and that any depreciation calculations are accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Direct capitalization is just one of many features of SAP IM. Other features include asset retirement, asset transfer, and asset revaluation. These features can be used to manage assets more effectively and accurately report financial information.