{"id":137459,"date":"2026-05-10T11:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T11:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/user_manual\/%d8%af%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%b4%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%84-%d9%84%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%a3%d8%b5%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%88%d8%b8%d9%81%d9%8a%d9%86\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:46:42","slug":"complete-employee-asset-lifecycle-guide","status":"publish","type":"user_manual","link":"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/en\/user_manual\/complete-employee-asset-lifecycle-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Employee Asset Lifecycle Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The system allows you to manage employee assets completely, starting from setting up asset types, physical locations, and warehouses, through adding and assigning assets to employees, and ending with maintenance and retirement processes. This guide explains all the steps required to complete the employee asset lifecycle correctly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Before You Start: Configure Employee Asset Settings&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779103404790{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before adding assets, you need to configure three main elements: asset types, physical locations, and warehouses.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Add Asset Types&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779103440144{margin-left: 120px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From the main menu, click &#8220;<strong>Employees<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Employee Settings<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;<strong>Asset Types<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Add Asset Type<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the asset type &#8220;<strong>Name<\/strong>&#8221; and description.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the status is set to &#8220;<strong>Active<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137475 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8494.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8494.png 1365w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8494-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8494-1024x446.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8494-768x335.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137477 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1511232.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1196\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1511232.png 1196w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1511232-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1511232-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1511232-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Add Physical Locations&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779103822471{margin-left: 120px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From the main menu, click &#8220;<strong>Employees<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Employee Settings<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;<strong>Physical Locations<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Add Physical Location<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the location &#8220;<strong>Name<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Description<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the status is set to &#8220;<strong>Active<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8484.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1197\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8484.png 1197w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8484-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8484-1024x526.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-8484-768x395.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Add Storage&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779104134374{margin-left: 120px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From the main menu, click &#8220;<strong>Employees<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Employee Settings<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;<strong>Storage<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Add Storage<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the &#8220;<strong>name<\/strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>description<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the status is set to &#8220;<strong>Active<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137490 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-17744.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1197\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-17744.png 1197w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-17744-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-17744-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-17744-768x397.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=&#8221;3d&#8221; message_box_color=&#8221;sky&#8221; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-book&#8221;]The physical location represents the actual geographic location of the asset, such as a building or floor, while the warehouse represents the internal storage area where the asset is kept when not assigned to an employee, such as the IT warehouse.[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;First: Add a New Employee Asset&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779104409880{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>From the main menu, click &#8220;Employees&#8221; then select &#8220;<strong>Employee Assets<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Add Employee Asset<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;<strong>Create New Asset<\/strong>&#8221; from the selection screen.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the asset details:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Asset Name\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Asset Type<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><label id=\"react-aria9041062649-_r_10_\" class=\"tw:flex tw:gap-1 tw:font-normal tw:text-base tw:text-dark-gray tw:leading-normal\" for=\"react-aria9041062649-_r_v_\">Warranty Expiry Date\u00a0<\/label><\/strong>\n<div class=\"tw:w-full\">\n<div class=\"react-aria-DatePicker\" data-rac=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serial Number<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Barcode<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Used by: <\/b>select an employee, warehouse, or leave it unassigned<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Location<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><label id=\"react-aria9041062649-_r_2r_\" class=\"tw:flex tw:gap-1 tw:font-normal tw:text-base tw:text-dark-gray tw:leading-normal\" for=\"react-aria9041062649-_r_2q_\">Assigned Date\u00a0<\/label><\/strong>\n<div class=\"tw:w-full\">\n<div class=\"react-aria-DatePicker\" data-rac=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><label id=\"react-aria9041062649-_r_3a_\" class=\"tw:flex tw:gap-1 tw:font-normal tw:text-base tw:text-dark-gray tw:leading-normal\" for=\"react-aria9041062649-_r_39_\">Expected Return Date\u00a0<\/label><\/strong>\n<div class=\"tw:w-full\">\n<div class=\"react-aria-DatePicker\" data-rac=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><label class=\"tw:flex tw:gap-1 tw:font-normal tw:text-base tw:text-dark-gray tw:leading-normal\">Upload Image\u00a0<\/label><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Description\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><label class=\"tw:flex tw:gap-1 tw:font-normal tw:text-base tw:text-dark-gray tw:leading-normal\">Technical Specifications<\/label><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-159876-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1208\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-159876-1.png 1208w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-159876-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-159876-1-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-159876-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1208px) 100vw, 1208px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137503\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15112432-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1206\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15112432-1.png 1206w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15112432-1-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15112432-1-1024x509.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15112432-1-768x382.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=&#8221;3d&#8221; message_box_color=&#8221;sky&#8221; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-book&#8221;]The asset status is assigned automatically based on the selected assignment type:<\/p>\n<p>If assigned to an employee \u2192 status becomes Assigned<br \/>\nIf assigned to a warehouse \u2192 status becomes In Storage<br \/>\nIf left empty \u2192 status becomes Unassigned[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Second: Link the Asset to an Existing Accounting Asset (Optional)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779105811370{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you want to link the asset to an existing asset in the Fixed Assets module:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Add New Asset<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;<strong>Link to Existing Accounting Asset<\/strong>&#8221; from the selection screen.<\/li>\n<li>In the &#8220;<strong>Select Asset from The Accounting Module<\/strong>&#8221; field, search by asset name, code, serial number, or barcode.<\/li>\n<li>Select the required asset from the search results.<\/li>\n<li>The asset data is imported automatically from the accounting asset.<\/li>\n<li>Review and edit the imported data if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137544 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15332.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1206\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15332.png 1206w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15332-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15332-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15332-768x401.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=&#8221;3d&#8221; message_box_color=&#8221;sky&#8221; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-book&#8221;]When linking to an accounting asset, some fields such as the serial number and barcode become read-only because they are imported from the accounting asset.[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Third: Send the Asset to Maintenance&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779108483209{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the required asset from the &#8220;<strong>Employee Assets<\/strong>&#8221; list.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Send to Maintenance<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>A popup window appears for maintenance details:\n<ul>\n<li>Enter a note explaining the reason for maintenance. (Optional)<\/li>\n<li>Attach any related documents. (Optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1207\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15.png 1207w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15-1024x534.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-15-768x401.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137535 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1509879.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1509879.png 1365w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1509879-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1509879-1024x475.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-1509879-768x356.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=&#8221;3d&#8221; message_box_color=&#8221;sky&#8221; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-book&#8221;]After sending the asset to maintenance, the asset status automatically changes to &#8220;<strong>Under Maintenance<\/strong>&#8220;, and the action is logged in both the asset movement history and activity log.[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Fourth: Return the Asset from Maintenance&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779111649510{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the asset with the status &#8220;<strong>Under Maintenance<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Return from Maintenance<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Enter a note about the maintenance result. (Optional)<\/li>\n<li>Attach any related documents. 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(Optional)<\/li>\n<li>Attach any related documents. (Optional)<\/li>\n<li>A confirmation message appears \u2014 click &#8220;<strong>Yes<\/strong>&#8221; to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To retire an asset, the assignment status must first be Unassigned.<\/p>\n<p>After confirming retirement, the asset status changes to Inactive, and all operational actions on the asset become disabled.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137542 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-151343223.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1206\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-151343223.png 1206w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-151343223-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-151343223-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-151343223-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-retire-asset-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-retire-asset-.png 1365w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-retire-asset--300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-retire-asset--1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/docs.daftra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-14-retire-asset--768x355.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=&#8221;3d&#8221; message_box_color=&#8221;alert-warning&#8221; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-exclamation-triangle&#8221;]After confirming retirement, the asset status changes to &#8220;<strong>Retired<\/strong>&#8220;, and all operational actions on the asset become disabled.[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Sixth: Cancel Asset Retirement&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:center|color:%2304306b|line_height:2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779114457047{margin-left: 200px !important;background-color: #f6f9fc !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If the asset was retired by mistake, you can cancel the retirement and restore it for operational use:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the asset with the status &#8220;<strong>Retired<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Undo Retire Asset<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<li>Enter a note explaining the reason for canceling retirement. 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