Adding Comments to an Asset Using Basic Add

   Overview   

In this article, you will learn the steps to add comments to the custodial record of an asset from the Basic Add page

1. Step 1

Employee Self service homepage displayed with the Classic Home tile highlighted

First, log into the UGA Financial Management System.

Click the Classic Home tile.

2. Step 2

Financial Management page displayed with the Basic Add link highlighted

To navigate to the Basic Add page, select:

Main Menu > Asset Management > Asset Transactions > Owned Assets > Basic Add

3. Step 3

Finding Existing Value search page displayed with the Tag Number field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the Tag Number field.

Example shown here: "674390"

4. Step 4

Finding Existing Value search page displayed with the Search button highlighted

Click the Search button.

5. Step 5

Finding Existing Value search page displayed with the expand Arrow highlighted

The General Information for the searched asset is displayed at the bottom of the page. If necessary, scroll down on the page to view the information.

Click the Arrow to view more details about the asset.

6. Step 6

Asset information page displayed with the Location/Comments/Attributes link highlighted

The Asset information page is displayed. If necessary, scroll down the page to view more information.

To add Comments for the asset, click the Location/Comments/Attributes link.

7. Step 7

Asset information page displayed with the Comments link highlighted

The Comments section is displayed.

Click the Arrow to expand the comments field.

8. Step 8

Asset information page displayed with the Add [+] button highlighted

The Comments field is expanded. 

Note: Any older comments will be saved in the historical record and can be viewed anytime.

Click the Plus Sign to add a new comment.

9. Step 9

Asset information page displayed with the Comments field highlighted

Enter the appropriate information into the Comment field.

Example shown here: "For access to this asset, see the second floor help desk "

10. Step 10

Asset information page displayed with the Save button highlighted

Click the Save button.

11. Step 11

Asset information page displayed with the Comments field highlighted

The Comments section is displayed with a new Comment, Date/Time, User and Name.