Validation Rules: Complete Reference
Use this section to review the validation rules for fixed asset groups, including rules for the group name, depreciation parameters, and GL accounts.
Group Name
| Rule | Error |
|---|---|
| Must not be empty | Group name is required |
| Must be unique per company | A group with this name already exists |
| Max 255 characters | Name exceeds maximum length |
Depreciation Parameters
| Rule | Error |
|---|---|
| Depreciation method must be a valid value (1-4) | Invalid depreciation method |
| Cannot change depreciation method when assets are assigned | Cannot change depreciation method when assets are assigned to this group |
| Depreciation percentage must be between 1 and 100 | Depreciation percentage out of range |
| Depreciation percentage is required for Reducing Balance | Depreciation percentage is required for this method |
| Depreciation percentage is not allowed for other methods | Depreciation percentage is not allowed for this method |
| Cannot change depreciation percentage when assets are assigned | Cannot change depreciation percentage when assets are assigned |
| Useful life must be greater than 0 | Useful life must be positive |
| Useful life is required for Straight Line, Double Declining, Sum of Years | Useful life is required for this method |
| Useful life is not allowed for Reducing Balance | Useful life is not allowed for this method |
| Cannot change useful life when assets are assigned | Cannot change useful life when assets are assigned |
GL Accounts
| Rule | Error |
|---|---|
| Account must exist | Finance account does not exist |
| Account must belong to the same company | Finance account belongs to another company |
| Account must not be blocked | Finance account is blocked |
| Account must be automatic (not manual) | Finance account must be automatic |
| Asset and Accumulated Depreciation accounts must be balance sheet accounts | Finance account must be a balance sheet account |
| Depreciation Expense, Revaluation, and Disposal accounts must be operating accounts | Finance account must be an operating account |
| Account must not be used elsewhere in the financial configuration | This account cannot be used for fixed asset groups |
| Cannot change account if transactions exist for assets in this group | Account cannot be changed because transactions have been posted |