How To Fix BCA_US_GENERAL019 - New check number & was issued.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCA_US_GENERAL - Message ID for North America specific modifications

• Message number: 019

• Message text: New check number & was issued.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL019 - New check number & was issued. ?

  The SAP error message BCA_US_GENERAL019 typically indicates that a new check number has been issued for a payment, but there may be an issue with the processing of that check. This error can arise in the context of the Bank Communication Management (BCM) module or during the payment processing in the Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR) areas.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Check Number: The system may be trying to issue a check with a number that has already been used or is currently in use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the check number ranges in the system.
  Payment Run Issues: The payment run may not have been executed correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the check number assignment.
  Manual Entry Errors: If check numbers are being entered manually, there may be a mistake in the number being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for check number ranges in SAP (Transaction Code: OBAS or similar).
  Ensure that the number range for checks is correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or gaps.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Documents:
  
  Check the payment documents to see if the check number in question has already been issued.
  If it has, you may need to void or reverse the previous payment before issuing a new check.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payment Program:
  
  If the error occurred during a payment run, consider re-running the payment program (Transaction Code: F110) after resolving any issues.
  
  
  
  Manual Check Entry:
  
  If you are manually entering check numbers, ensure that you are using a unique and valid check number that has not been previously issued.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), OBAS (Maintain Check Number Ranges), and FCH5 (Check Management).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Bank Communication Management and payment processing for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.