--- sourceDocument: Australia Asset Management sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/it-asset-management Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Asset Management ft:clusterId : - itam bundleId : - itam workflow : - Technology --- # Asset audit fields # Asset audit fields {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated March 12, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Asset Audit Fields The Asset Audit Fields guide provides a comprehensive description of the fields available when creating a New Asset Audit form within ServiceNow. This enables customers to efficiently manage and execute asset audits, ensuring accurate inventory management. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Audit Number:** A unique reference number for the audit. * **Assignment Group:** Designates the group responsible for the inventory audit record. * **Type:** Specifies the type of audit (Location or Stockroom), influencing available fields. * **Location:** Required for Location audits; indicates where the audit takes place. * **Include Child Locations:** Option to include sub-locations in Location audits. * **Stockroom:** Required for Stockroom audits; specifies the stockroom for the audit. * **Status:** Reflects the current status of the audit. * **Model Category:** The asset category targeted for the audit. * **Scan Date:** The date scheduled for scanning assets. * **Aisle and Space:** Required for Stockroom audits; specifies the particular location in the stockroom. * **Include Consumables:** Decides if consumable assets are included in Stockroom audits, controlled by system properties. * **Scheduled Date:** The planned date for conducting the audit. * **Scan Method:** Defines the scanning approach (Single or Multi scan), with automatic defaults based on consumables inclusion. ## Key Outcomes By utilizing the Asset Audit Fields, ServiceNow customers can streamline the asset auditing process, ensuring that all relevant details are captured and audits are conducted efficiently. The integration with the ServiceNow Agent app facilitates real-time scanning and updates, enhancing inventory accuracy and operational effectiveness. Create New Asset Audits form and related fields description. ## Create New Asset Audits form {#asset-audit-record-fields__section_ilx_yvc_cjb} {#asset-audit-record-fields__table_kt4_5lw_nrb__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Audit number | Audit reference number. | | Assignment group | Assignment group to which you want to assign the inventory audit record. | | Type | Type of the asset audit. The available values are: * Location * Stockroom {#asset-audit-record-fields__ul_klp_cpy_mhc} | | Assigned to | Person responsible for the audit. | | Location Note: This field appears only if you set the Type field to Location. | Location in which you want to perform the audit. | | Include child locations Note: This field appears if you set the Type field to Location. | Option to include child locations in the audit. | | Stockroom Note: This field appears only if you set the Type field to Stockroom. | Stockroom in which you want to perform the audit. | | Status | Present status of the audit. | | Model category | Model category for which you want to perform the audit. | | Scan date | Date when you want to scan the assets. | | Aisle and space Note: This field appears only if you set the Type field to Stockroom. | Aisle and space for which you want to perform the audit. | | Include consumables | Option to include consumable assets in the stockroom audit. The available options are: * Yes: When this field is set to Yes, consumable assets are included in the inventory audit. * No: When this field is set to No, consumable assets aren't included in the inventory audit. {#asset-audit-record-fields__ul_ygj_drc_phc} Note: You can include consumable assets only for stockroom audit. When the Type field is set to Stockroom, this field is activated. When the Type field is set to Location, this field is automatically set to No and inactive. The default populated value for this field is derived using the sn_itam_common.set_default_include_consumables system property. * When this system property value is set to yes, the default value for the Include consumables field is set to Yes. * When this system property value is set to no, the default value for the Include consumables field is set to No. {#asset-audit-record-fields__ul_twn_hqj_yhc} | | Scheduled date | Scheduled date when you want to perform the audit. | | Scan method | Type of scan method for scanning the assets. The available options are: * Single scan * Multi scan {#asset-audit-record-fields__ul_xjg_fld_phc} Depending on the value of the Include consumables field, the default selection for the scan method is automatically determined. * When the Include consumables field is set to Yes, the Scan method field value is automatically set to Single Scan and can't be edited. * When the Include consumables field is set to No, the Scan method field becomes editable, enabling you to select the desired scan type. {#asset-audit-record-fields__ul_zg4_ltb_d3c} Depending on the selected scan method for the audit record, you can scan the assets in the inventory using the ServiceNow Agent app. * To complete asset scanning for the single scan audit record, see [Complete a single scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3G9USfPPKf_Uh~MOqu2_Hw "Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for single scan audit records."). * To complete asset scanning for multi scan audit records, see [Complete multi scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jKlxL~PHml37nJ1XJzxWtw "Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for the multi scan audit records."). {#asset-audit-record-fields__ul_v3t_n1r_13c} | [ ] {#asset-audit-record-fields__table_kt4_5lw_nrb} Note: The audit result fields such as Expected, Not expected and location corrected, Missing, New, and Excluded from licensing can't be edited. When the asset is scanned in the inventory using the ServiceNow Agent app, values are automatically updated in these fields. For more information about scanning assets, see [Complete a single scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3G9USfPPKf_Uh~MOqu2_Hw "Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for single scan audit records.") and [Complete multi scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jKlxL~PHml37nJ1XJzxWtw "Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for the multi scan audit records."). **Related tasks** * [Create an audit record in the Hardware Asset Management application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/c74o48kFdQZZ~89vkkRVRg "Create an audit record to audit your inventory to determine the accuracy of your hardware and consumable assets and to optimize the inventory.") * [Complete a single scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3G9USfPPKf_Uh~MOqu2_Hw "Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for single scan audit records.") * [Complete multi scan inventory audit using the ServiceNow Agent app](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jKlxL~PHml37nJ1XJzxWtw "Scan your inventory assets by using the ServiceNow Agent app for the multi scan audit records.") **Related reference** * [Audit results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4v11xWfCdlmIuJVGCMpn2Q "The Audit results shows the status of the assets when the scheduled or blind audits of asset stockrooms and other locations is complete.")