UAFR - FABweb Batch Uploads – New Acquisitions
FABweb Batch Uploads – New Acquisitions
Use these steps to record new equipment acquisitions through a Batch Upload file.
NOTE: Parent/Child fixed assets can only be processed directly in FABweb. They cannot be entered using the Batch Upload process.
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Go to the OBFS Equipment Management > Forms > website: http://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/forms/equipment-management-surplus/ |
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Click the New Acquisitions link to download the template (Excel format). |
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Place your cursor in cell A2 to begin entering new acquisition data. Each new acquisition should have its own row. NOTE: The header row is required in its original format and should not be edited. |
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Enter data in these required columns for each new acquisition:
NOTE: See the FABweb Batch Uploads File Requirements for examples and more information. |
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Enter data for any other columns as needed. |
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Select File and click Save As. |
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Choose a location to save your file. |
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In the Save as type list, select CSV (Comma delimited). NOTE: On a Mac, select Windows Comma Separated instead. |
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In the File name field, use this naming convention (required): A_MMDDYYYY_XXX.csv MM = 2-digit month DD = 2-digit day YYYY = 4-digit year XXX = any 1-3 digit combination |
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Click the Save button. |
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If a pop-up window appears to confirm saving your file in CSV format, click the Yes button. |
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Login to FABweb at https://fabweb.uillinois.edu/. |
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Click Process a new acquisition for Banner Fixed Asset. |
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Click the Browse button under Upload a File. |
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Locate and select the file you saved in step 9. |
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Click the Open button. |
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In the Asset File field, confirm that the file name is correct and the file type is CSV. |
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Click the Upload button. NOTE: A message displays: “Your file has been uploaded. You will receive an email once processing is complete.” |
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Review the email thoroughly when you get it. It will summarize the status of all the new acquisitions processed. This will be the only communication sent about the status. NOTE: If any new acquisitions failed to process, the email will have a spreadsheet attached, with details about the error(s). The error report might contain multiple tabs. |
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Correct any processing errors, if needed. Check the FABweb Batch Uploads - Common Entry Errors job aid for help. |