How To Fix GCS105 - Net income attributable to NCI in BS does not equal NCI net income in P&L

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GCS - SAP Consolidation: Validations

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Net income attributable to NCI in BS does not equal NCI net income in P&L

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GCS105 - Net income attributable to NCI in BS does not equal NCI net income in P&L ?

  The SAP error message GCS105 indicates a discrepancy between the net income attributable to Non-Controlling Interests (NCI) reported in the Balance Sheet (BS) and the net income attributable to NCI reported in the Profit and Loss statement (P&L). This error typically arises during the consolidation process in SAP, particularly when dealing with group financial statements that include subsidiaries with non-controlling interests.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or inconsistent data entries in the financial statements of the parent company or subsidiaries can lead to discrepancies.
  Consolidation Settings: Incorrect settings in the consolidation configuration, such as the treatment of non-controlling interests, can cause mismatches.
  Timing Differences: Differences in the timing of when income is recognized in the P&L versus when it is reported in the balance sheet can lead to inconsistencies.
  Currency Translation: If the financial statements of subsidiaries are in different currencies, improper currency translation can lead to discrepancies.
  Adjustments and Eliminations: Incorrect adjustments or eliminations during the consolidation process can also result in this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Entries: Check the entries for both the P&L and BS to ensure that the figures for NCI are consistent and correctly entered.
  Verify Consolidation Settings: Ensure that the consolidation settings in SAP are correctly configured to handle non-controlling interests. This includes checking the settings for the consolidation method and the treatment of NCI.
  Check Timing of Income Recognition: Ensure that the income attributable to NCI is recognized in the same period in both the P&L and BS.
  Currency Translation Review: If applicable, review the currency translation settings and ensure that the translations are consistent across all financial statements.
  Adjustments and Eliminations: Review any adjustments or eliminations made during the consolidation process to ensure they are correctly applied and do not create discrepancies.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP's built-in tools to run consistency checks on the consolidation data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to GCS105. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on consolidation processes and non-controlling interests to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Consult with Experts: If the issue persists, consider consulting with SAP financial consultants or experts who specialize in consolidation processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GCS105 error in your SAP system.