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# Pre-allocated assets

# Pre-allocated assets {#ariaid-title1}

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* Updated August 1, 2024
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Pre-allocated assets are often assets that the vendor still owns, but has agreed to store in a customer stockroom for just-in-time procurement.

A pre-allocated asset physically exists, but isn't yet a financial liability. For example, a pre-allocated asset could be a pallet of 100 computers ready to be allocated. Allocating the asset generates a configuration item (if required
by the category) and enables you to assign the asset. Pre-allocated assets can be components of another asset that is already in use.

For example, pre-installed, pre-allocated servers can be set up in server racks next to production servers, but the pre-allocated servers only become a financial liability after they're turned on. The pre-allocated option can only be
used for assets, not for consumables or licenses. Pre-allocated assets can't be composed of bundles.  
Note:  
Warranties aren't active until an item is installed. Therefore, until an asset is allocated and assigned, it isn't under warranty.

You can create a pre-allocated asset, allocate the assets from pre-allocated asset records, and also split a pre-allocated asset to create a group that can be moved to a different stockroom. For more information, see [Manage pre-allocated assets](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/poHxcTL17gCswUq0aXRzhQ "Manage pre-allocated assets, which are the assets that the vendor still owns, but has agreed to store in a customer stockroom for just-in-time procurement.").