How To Fix GCS115 - Amortization of patents, TMs & other rights is greater than gross value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GCS - SAP Consolidation: Validations

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Amortization of patents, TMs & other rights is greater than gross value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GCS115 - Amortization of patents, TMs & other rights is greater than gross value ?

  The SAP error message GCS115 indicates that there is an issue with the amortization of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks (TMs), and other rights. Specifically, it means that the amortization amount being calculated or posted is greater than the gross value of the asset. This situation typically arises during the posting of amortization entries in the financial accounting module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Asset Value: The gross value of the intangible asset may have been incorrectly entered or updated, leading to a situation where the amortization exceeds this value.
  Amortization Method: The method of amortization applied may not be appropriate for the asset, resulting in excessive amortization.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or postings to the asset value may have inadvertently led to discrepancies.
  Asset Retirement: If the asset has been retired or disposed of, but the amortization is still being calculated, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that affect how amortization is calculated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Values: Review the gross value of the asset in the asset master record. Ensure that it is correctly entered and reflects the actual value of the asset.
  Review Amortization Settings: Check the amortization method and parameters set for the asset. Ensure that they are appropriate and align with the asset's useful life and expected amortization schedule.
  Adjust Amortization Amount: If the amortization amount is indeed too high, adjust it to ensure it does not exceed the gross value of the asset.
  Review Asset Transactions: Look for any recent transactions related to the asset that may have affected its value, such as acquisitions, disposals, or adjustments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling this error in your system.
  Run Asset Reports: Use asset accounting reports to analyze the amortization and asset values to identify discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS01 (Create Asset) to manage asset records.
  Amortization Types: Familiarize yourself with different types of amortization (e.g., straight-line, declining balance) and how they apply to your intangible assets.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is applied to asset accounting, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect amortization calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GCS115 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.