How To Fix G00397 - Incorrect extraordinary amortization for CU &1 FVA "&2"

G00397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Incorrect extraordinary amortization for CU &1 FVA "&2"

What causes this issue?

The extraordinary amortization of fair value adjustments &V2& of the
consolidation group &V1& is greater than the net book value. In this
case no amortization is possible.

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?

Please correct the extraordinary amortization for the fair value
adjustment "&V2&" of consolidation unit &V1& in year &V3& and period
&V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00397 - Incorrect extraordinary amortization for CU &1 FVA "&2" ?

  The SAP error message G00397, which states "Incorrect extraordinary amortization for CU &1 FVA '&2'", typically relates to issues with extraordinary amortization in the context of Fixed Asset Accounting (FI-AA) in SAP. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or incorrect entries in the extraordinary amortization process for fixed assets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for extraordinary amortization may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries related to the fixed asset or the extraordinary amortization itself.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master data may have inconsistencies or missing information that affects the extraordinary amortization calculation.
  Currency Issues: There may be issues related to currency conversion or the currency settings for the fixed asset.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for extraordinary amortization