Hi Nikki
What I meant is if the Option 1 does not work: try like this
1) Create PO, account assignment Catg F (not A)
2. Assign a Cost Element in the PO and Real Internal Order
3. The Real IO will have Budget in it.. When you do GR, it will be consumed
4. Post installation expenses into the same real IO
5. Settle the IO to Asset
Regards
Ajay M