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title: "Asset Maintenance"
space: "ERPNext"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/asset-maintenance"
updated: "2026-03-02"
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**Asset Maintenance refers to any activity done on Assets to maintain their performance or condition.**

ERPNext provides features to track the details of individual maintenance/calibration tasks for an asset by date, the person responsible for the maintenance, and future maintenance due date.

To access the Asset Maintenance list, go to: 

> Home > Assets > Maintenance > Asset Maintenance

## 1. Prerequisites

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- Create an [asset](/erpnext/asset)
- Create an [Asset Maintenance Team](/erpnext/asset-maintenance-team).

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## **2. How to create an Asset Category**

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Create an Asset Maintenance Record

1. Go to **Asset Maintenance**.
2. Click **New**.
3. Fill in the required details:
  - Basic Details
    - **Asset**: Select the Asset requiring maintenance.
    - **Maintenance Team**: Select the responsible team.
    - **Maintenance Type**:
      - **Preventive** – Scheduled routine maintenance.
      - **Calibration** – Adjustment to restore measurement accuracy.
  - Schedule Details
    - **Start Date**: Date when maintenance is scheduled to begin.
    - **End Date**: Expected completion date.
    - **Last Completion Date**: Enter the actual completion date if maintenance was performed later than scheduled.
4. Save and Submit the document.

> Asset Maintenance is a transaction and must be submitted to confirm the schedule.

## 3. Features

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### 3.1 Asset Maintenance Log

Once submitted:

- An **Asset Maintenance Log** is created.
- The log tracks the execution of the maintenance task.
- Future maintenance due dates are calculated based on the schedule.

### 3.2 Maintenance in ToDo

When a maintenance task is assigned to a user:

- It automatically appears in the assigned user’s **ToDo list**.
- This ensures responsible personnel are notified and reminded.

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