How To Fix GCS114 - Amortization of computer software is greater than gross value

GCS114 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GCS - SAP Consolidation: Validations

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Amortization of computer software is greater than gross value

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GCS114 - Details

• The SAP error message GCS114 indicates that the amortization amount for computer software exceeds its gross value. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, where the system is trying to process an amortization entry for an asset (in this case, computer software) that has already been fully amortized or has a gross value that is less than the amortization amount being applied.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Amortization Calculation: The system may be attempting to amortize an asset that has already been fully amortized.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the asset master record, such as the gross value or accumulated amortization.
  Asset Disposal: The asset may have been disposed of or retired, but the system is still trying to process amortization.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the amortization method or the asset class.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master record for the computer software in