How To Fix GCS117 - Amortization of other intangible assets is greater than gross value

GCS117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GCS - SAP Consolidation: Validations

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Amortization of other intangible assets is greater than gross value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GCS117 - Amortization of other intangible assets is greater than gross value ?

  The SAP error message GCS117 indicates that the amortization of other intangible assets exceeds the gross value of those assets. This typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions related to the amortization of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or software.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Amortization Calculation: The system may have calculated the amortization amount incorrectly, possibly due to incorrect settings or parameters in the asset master data.
  Manual Adjustments: If manual adjustments were made to the amortization amounts or asset values, it could lead to discrepancies.
  Asset Disposal: If an asset has been disposed of or written off, but the amortization continues to be posted, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the asset master record, such as the gross value or accumulated amortization, can also cause this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data for the intangible asset in question. Ensure that the gross value and