How To Fix 1H024 - Automatic check number issuing is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1H - BKK: Scheck-/Wechselverwaltung

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Automatic check number issuing is not active

What causes this issue?

No check numbers could be automatically issued because the check number
issuing is not active.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Insert an entry in the business transaction event table for the event
'BCHEQ001'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1H024 - Automatic check number issuing is not active ?

  The SAP error message 1H024 indicates that the automatic check number issuing is not active in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment or create a check, but the system is not set up to automatically generate check numbers.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the configuration for automatic check number assignment has not been activated in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Settings: The settings for the payment method or the company code may not be configured to allow for automatic check number generation.
  Payment Method: The payment method being used may not be set up to support automatic check number issuing.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that requires automatic check number issuing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Payments > Automatic Payment Transactions > Define Payment Methods for Automatic Payment Transactions.
  Ensure that the payment method you are using is configured correctly for the company code and that the option for automatic check number issuing is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Method Settings:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the settings for the specific payment method you are using. Ensure that the "Check" option is selected and that the automatic check number issuing is enabled.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings allow for the use of checks and that the necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the payment processing. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the automatic check number issuing is now functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBPM1 (for payment methods) and OBY6 (for company code settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring payment methods and automatic check processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1H024 and enable automatic check number issuing in your SAP system.