How To Fix G0680 - A negative remaining book value is not allowed

G0680 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 680

• Message text: A negative remaining book value is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The original book value equals &V1& &V2&. Your entry causes a negative
remaining book value. This is invalid.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change your entries so that the remaining book value is not negative.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0680 - A negative remaining book value is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message G0680, which states "A negative remaining book value is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an attempt to post a transaction that would result in a negative book value for an asset. This can happen during various processes, such as asset retirement, transfer, or depreciation posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Asset Retirement: If you are trying to retire an asset and the retirement value exceeds the current book value, this will lead to a negative remaining book value.
  Incorrect Depreciation Calculation: If the depreciation is incorrectly calculated or posted, it may lead to a situation where the asset's book value becomes negative.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or incorrect postings in asset accounting can also lead to this error.
  Transfer of Assets: When transferring assets, if the transfer value is higher than the book value, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Values: Review the asset's current book value