How To Fix GCS121 - Allowance is greater than gross value of current loans and cash advances

GCS121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GCS - SAP Consolidation: Validations

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Allowance is greater than gross value of current loans and cash advances

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GCS121 - Allowance is greater than gross value of current loans and cash advances ?

  The SAP error message GCS121, which states "Allowance is greater than gross value of current loans and cash advances," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with provisions for bad debts or allowances for doubtful accounts. This error indicates that the allowance you are trying to set exceeds the total gross value of the loans or cash advances that are currently outstanding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Allowance Calculation: The allowance for doubtful accounts may have been calculated incorrectly, leading to a value that exceeds the gross amount of loans or cash advances.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error where the allowance amount was input incorrectly.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the financial module in SAP, leading to incorrect calculations or validations.
  Changes in Loan Values: If the gross value of loans or cash advances has changed (e.g., repayments made), but the allowance