API Name: ITAM_App__Spare_part__c
The Spare Part object represents an individual spare or replacement component associated with an existing Asset Unit in the IT asset management system. These parts may include batteries, power adapters, SSDs, RAM modules, or other hardware items that support or extend the lifecycle of the main asset.
By linking spare parts to primary assets, the organization can maintain accurate records of auxiliary hardware, track replacements, and optimize inventory usage for repairs, upgrades, or field servicing.
🔧 Key Functionalities
- Tracks individual spare components related to a specific Asset Unit.
- Helps manage inventory of replacements and their origins.
- Supports audits and maintenance by showing which assets had spares added or replaced.
⚙️ Key Fields
- Name – Identifier or label for the spare part.
- Asset Unit – The asset to which the spare part is attached or assigned.
- Spare Part Origin – Indicates where the spare part was sourced from (linked to Origin object).
✅ Tips & Best Practices
- Use this object to track spare components that have been added to or replaced in devices over time.
- Linking Spare Part Origin helps with warranty, supplier, and inventory reporting.
- Maintain consistency in naming spare parts for easier lookup and standardization.
- Use reporting to monitor which assets consume the most spare parts — a useful input for lifecycle cost analysis.
| Field Label | Field API name | Type | Help Text |
| Spare part | Name | STRING (80) | |
| Asset Unit | ITAM_App__Asset_Unit__c | REFERENCE (ITAM_App__Asset_Unit__c) | |
| Spare part Origin | ITAM_App__Spare_part_Origin__c | REFERENCE (ITAM_App__Origin__c) | Origin of Spare part |