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description: Configure locations for asset-based tracking to manage internal IT assets directly without relying on serialized product models. Defining the inventory model at the location level makes sure you use consistent tracking logic and simplifies transfer workflows.
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# Configure Locations for Asset-Based Tracking

Configure locations for asset-based tracking to manage internal IT assets directly without relying on serialized product models. Defining the inventory model at the location level makes sure you use consistent tracking logic and simplifies transfer workflows.

### Required Editions

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Before you set up asset-based tracking, verify that the location contains no product items. The system restricts field modifications after you link inventory records to a location.

1. From **App Launcher**, find and select **IT Hardware Asset Management**.
2. Select **Locations**, and then click **New** or **Edit** an existing location.
3. Enter a location name, and select a location type.
4. Select **Inventory Location**.
    
    ![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-service-it_service-264-0-0-production-enus/0a574a10-4c7a-4681-aacf-0767f8beaad4/images/icon_note.png)
    
    Note This setting is required to turn on the asset based usage type.
5. From the **Serialized Inventory Tracking Method** picklist, select **Asset Based**.
6. Click **Save**.
    
    ![Tip](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-service-it_service-264-0-0-production-enus/0a574a10-4c7a-4681-aacf-0767f8beaad4/images/icon_tip.png)
    
    Tip Select the asset-based model for stockrooms that distribute internal company hardware like employee laptops and mobile phones.

**Considerations for Location Tracking Types**

- **Read-Only Configurations:** After a product item links to a location, tracking configuration fields become read-only to make sure that you maintain data integrity.
- **Product Transfer Requirements:** The system permits transfers only between locations that share identical inventory models. Mismatched location tracking types block the transfer.
- **Consumable Workflows:** Non-serialized products don't use asset-based tracking logic. Lightweight consumables maintain standard inventory behaviors automatically.

#### See Also

- [Location Usage Types](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.it_srvcs_asset_mgmt_location_types.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Manage IT Hardware Asset Management inventory models seamlessly within a single Salesforce org. Defining the inventory model at the location level makes sure you use consistent logic for all workspace items.")
- [Considerations for Location Usage Types](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=service.it_srvcs_asset_mgmt_location_usage.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Define the inventory model at the location level to maintain consistent logic and prevent data corruption. Review these rules and validations before managing location usage types.")