API Name: ITAM_App__Disposal_reason__c
The Disposal Reason object defines standardized reasons for retiring or removing IT assets from the organization’s inventory. It is used in conjunction with the Disposal object to provide clear, auditable justification for why an asset was disposed.
Common reasons may include: Broken, Outdated, Lost, Donated, or Recycled. This ensures consistency across records and supports compliance, reporting, and lifecycle analysis.
🔧 Key Functionalities
- Centralized list of disposal reasons for accurate classification.
- Enables reporting and filtering based on disposal trends and causes.
- Ensures data consistency by linking each disposal to a predefined reason.
✅ Tips & Best Practices
- Maintain a clear and concise list of reasons to reduce confusion.
- Periodically review and update the list based on operational and audit feedback.
- Avoid overly generic reasons (like “Other”) unless absolutely necessary.
- Link every Disposal record to a Disposal Reason to enhance transparency.
Field Label | Field API name | Type | Help Text |
Disposal reason | Name | STRING (80) | |
Description | ITAM_App__Description__c | TEXTAREA |