Can a Disposed Capital Asset Be Made Active Again?

No. A disposed capital asset cannot be made active again.

If an asset was disposed through a disposal form, the system does not support reactivating it in the front end.

Why Not?

When an asset is disposed, it is more than a simple status change. The disposal is tied to accounting history that has already been recorded.

A disposal may include:

• A disposal form
• A general ledger posting
• Adjusted cost changes tied to the disposal
• Related capital asset history

Reactivating the asset would cause the system balances to conflict with the city's audited financial statements. This is why reactivation is not allowed.

How Do I Know If an Asset Was Disposed?

Look for the following:

• A disposal form exists for the asset
• There is a general ledger posting tied to the disposal
• The asset appears inactive after prior disposal activity

What Should I Do Instead?

If the asset needs to be tracked again, create a new asset record. This preserves the original disposal history and keeps accounting records accurate.

Before creating a new asset, confirm the correct accounting treatment with your team.

Key Takeaway

A disposed asset cannot be reactivated in the front end. If it was tied to prior accounting activity, a new asset record should be created instead.