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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

24 June 2013 Hi experts,
I wanted to ask that for the companies whose main business is to manufature & lease the assets (e.g medical devices companies,etc.), how they configure this is in the STD SAP in Asset accounting module?Or is there any other software available for the said configuration?

CMA Ramesh Krishnan

CMA Ramesh Krishnan (Expert)

24 June 2013 SAP has the best options in Asset Accounting module. you can use the same

Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

26 June 2013 I checked that.But there in the leasing tab all configuration are based on a business concept that the company is taking the asset on lease.By configuring there the entire cycle will go wrong.
Kindly correct me if i am wrong.
Further suggest me whether is this possible in STD SAP or should i look for another alternative.

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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23 July 2025 Great question! You're right that the **standard SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module** primarily focuses on managing fixed assets owned by the company, including acquisitions, depreciation, retirements, and sometimes internal leasing (where the company *uses* leased assets).

For companies **whose core business is leasing out assets** (like medical device manufacturers leasing equipment), SAP FI-AA alone may not cover the full lease lifecycle (like lease contracts, billing, lease returns, and lease asset management).

### What to consider:

1. **SAP Leasing Solutions**:

* SAP has specific modules/solutions tailored for leasing businesses, such as **SAP Contract and Lease Management (CLM)** or **SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX)**, which are designed to manage lease contracts, rental billing, and asset lifecycle.
* These integrate with FI-AA but provide a full lease-to-bill process.

2. **Standard FI-AA**:

* You can use FI-AA for depreciation and asset management.
* For lease accounting, the standard leasing tab in FI-AA is typically for **leased-in assets**, not leased-out.
* You might configure assets under customer lease contracts as assets under finance lease but for your own leasing business, this is insufficient.

3. **Third-party solutions**:

* Some companies use specialized lease management software (like IBM TRIRIGA, LeaseAccelerator, or other ERP add-ons) integrated with SAP.

4. **Customization & Extensions**:

* If your company insists on using standard SAP, you may need to customize the lease management processes or enhance FI-AA with custom developments.

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### Summary:

* **Standard SAP FI-AA is limited for leasing-out business.**
* For full lease management, look into **SAP Contract and Lease Management (CLM)** or **SAP RE-FX**.
* Evaluate third-party lease management software integrated with SAP.
* Consult with SAP functional experts or partners for best-fit solution based on your business needs.

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If you want, I can also help outline how these modules work or suggest implementation steps!

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