How To Fix GCS006 - Depr./amort. in B/S not equal to depr./amort. in I/S

GCS006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GCS - SAP Consolidation: Validations

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Depr./amort. in B/S not equal to depr./amort. in I/S

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GCS006 - Details

• The SAP error message GCS006 ("Depr./amort. in B/S not equal to depr./amort. in I/S") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset accounting. This error indicates a discrepancy between the depreciation or amortization amounts reported in the Balance Sheet (B/S) and those reported in the Income Statement (I/S). Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect entries in asset accounting or financial postings can lead to mismatches.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the asset accounting settings can cause discrepancies.
  Timing Differences: Differences in the periods for which depreciation is calculated and posted can lead to mismatches.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments made to either the balance sheet or income statement without corresponding adjustments in the other can cause discrepancies.
  Posting Errors: Errors during the posting of depreciation or amortization can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data for any inconsistencies or incorrect settings