How To Fix G00505 - You can choose only 1 valuation allowance (allowing or disallowing loss)

G00505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 505

• Message text: You can choose only 1 valuation allowance (allowing or disallowing loss)

What causes this issue?

You specified both a valuation allowance that allows a loss and one
that disallows a loss. Only one of these types of valuation allowances
can be processed.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Specify either valuation allowance with loss allowed or disallowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00505 - You can choose only 1 valuation allowance (allowing or disallowing loss) ?

  The SAP error message G00505 indicates that there is a conflict in the valuation allowance settings for a particular financial transaction or asset. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and asset management, particularly when dealing with loss allowances for assets.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that there are multiple valuation allowances set for a single asset or transaction, which is not permissible. In SAP, you can only choose one valuation allowance for a given asset or transaction, either allowing or disallowing the loss. This conflict can arise due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the asset accounting configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: Multiple entries or conflicting settings in the asset master data.
  Transaction Processing: Attempting to process a transaction that conflicts with existing valuation allowances.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00505 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record and review the valuation allowance settings.
  Ensure that