Depreciation Simulation (ATFA350 - SIGAATF)

CONTENTS

01. OVERVIEW

This routine performs the depreciation projection.

The depreciation projection involves generating depreciation transactions based on the data currently available in the Fixed Assets module for a period equal to or longer than one month.

This functionality is important for the budgeting process, as it allows to more accurately estimate the impact of depreciation on the expenses of the following fiscal period.

02. EXAMPLE

02.1. Common Simulation

To perform the Depreciation Simulation, access the routine ATFA350 (SIGACTB > Updates > Transactions > Simulation):

1. In Depreciation Simulation, click Add.
2. A screen is displayed with the goals of the routine. Click Next.
3. Set the depreciation simulation parameters as desired. See below a description of the questions and an example of completion:
   1. Code: simulation code.
   2. Revision: simulation Version.
   3. Initial Period: the system displays the date of the last depreciation in the current branch.
   4. Periods to be processed: enter the periods in months to be processed.
   5. Modifier Asset: enter the base code of the modifier assets for this simulation.
   6. From Branch: initial branch of the Assets to be simulated.
   7. To Branch: final branch of the Assets to be simulated.
   8. Use Assets: Enter which assets to use in the Depreciation Simulation. Actual, Planned or Both.
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4. After setting parameters, click NEXT.

5. A screen is displayed for filtering the asset groups to be part of the simulation and of the accounting entities, as needed. The example below shows how to do this for all asset groups and for a specific account:

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       Important

       The entities filtered are, for ledger account the field N3_CCONTAB, cost center N3_CCUSTO, accounting item N3_SUBCTA, and for Value Class N3_CLVL.

6. After selecting the desired groups and entities, click Next. The step for entering modifier assets is displayed. Click Next again, as we will not use modifier assets.

7. The system notifies you that it has no modifier asset. Click Yes to continue.

8. Now, the system asks whether you want to simulate now or not. Set it to Yes and click Finish.

9. Wait for the simulation processing to complete. When it is over, the data from the SNS table will be fed with the simulations performed as set in routine parameters.

02.2. Simulation with Modifier Asset

You can use the modifier asset in the depreciation simulation to influence the depreciation projection to be performed for the filter entered (Group/Accounting Entities). The routine does not actually include the modifier asset inside the system, only uses it in the simulation.

To perform the Depreciation Simulation with modification, access the routine ATFA350 (SIGACTB > Updates > Transactions > Simulation):

1. In Depreciation Simulation, click Add.

2. A screen is displayed with the goals of the routine. Click Next.

3. Set depreciation simulation parameters as desired. the questions are described in the previous topic. See below an example of completion:

4. After setting parameters, click NEXT.

5. A screen is displayed for filtering the asset groups to be part of the simulation and of the accounting entities, as needed. The example below shows how to perform it for an asset group and for a specific account:

6. Após seleção dos grupos e entidades desejados, clique em Avançar. Será apresentado o passo para preenchimento dos bens modificadores, preencha os campos conforme necessário para prosseguir,  temos descrição dos campos e exemplo de preenchimento:

1. 1. 1. Tipo de modificação: selecione se o bem modificador irá influenciar positivamente (Aquisição) ou negativamente a depreciação.
      2. Ação Modificadora: selecione a ação a ser realizada:
      3. Replicar: informe se deve ser simulada a criação/baixa de um bem com o valor informado, a cada mês..
      4. Dividir: informe se o bem modificador deverá ser dividido igualmente, entre os meses da simulação e a cada mês será simulado a criação/baixa desse bem com o valor rateado.
      5. Num. Período: informe o número do período em que será simulada a criação/baixa do bem com o valor informado.
      6. Revisão: versão da Simulação.

7. After entering the modifier asset, click NextBe mindful that the example used only a single modifier asset, but you can create more than one asset, adding new lines.

8. The system notifies you to confirm the registration of modifier assets. Click Yes to continue.

9. Now, the system asks whether you want to simulate now or not. Set it to Yes and click Finish.

10. Wait for the simulation processing to complete. When it is over, the data from the SNS table will be fed with the simulations performed as set in routine parameters.

03. TABLES

• Simulation of Depreciation Report