How To Fix GCS106 - Depreciation of lands and buildings is greater than gross value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GCS - SAP Consolidation: Validations

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Depreciation of lands and buildings is greater than gross value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GCS106 - Depreciation of lands and buildings is greater than gross value ?

  The SAP error message GCS106 indicates that the depreciation calculated for lands and buildings exceeds their gross value. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, where the system is trying to process depreciation for an asset that has already been fully depreciated or has a gross value that is lower than the accumulated depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Full Depreciation: The asset may have been fully depreciated, meaning that the accumulated depreciation equals or exceeds the gross value of the asset.
  Incorrect Asset Values: There may be incorrect entries in the asset master data, such as the gross value or accumulated depreciation.
  Depreciation Method: The depreciation method applied may not be appropriate for the asset, leading to excessive depreciation calculations.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or incorrect postings in the asset accounting could lead to discrepancies in the values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data for the affected asset. Ensure that the gross value and accumulated depreciation are correctly recorded.
  Review Depreciation Calculation: Check the depreciation calculation settings for the asset. Ensure that the depreciation method and useful life are appropriate.
  Adjust Depreciation: If the asset is indeed fully depreciated, you may need to stop further depreciation postings. This can be done by adjusting the asset's useful life or depreciation key.
  Correct Manual Entries: If there were manual adjustments made to the asset, review and correct them as necessary.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the adjustments, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA) to understand how depreciation is calculated and posted.
  Depreciation Keys: Review the depreciation keys assigned to the asset to ensure they are set up correctly for the type of asset.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and OAYZ (Depreciation Areas) to review and modify asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GCS106 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.